Traceability is not just of major importance for us here at Sibelius, but it is also a growing trend amongst consumers. From high-quality sources and processes to fair and responsible supply chains, understanding the steps our extracts take from field to consumer is a part of our key quality processes.
FIRST THINGS FIRST: INTRODUCING SAGE
Our Sibelius™: Sage (aka the king of botanicals) is our branded, scientifically evidenced and clinically proven dried sage extract, specially developed to enhance memory & attention, and maintain brain health.
SCIENCE TO DETERMINE DIRECTION
Before we can talk through the steps in our supply chain it’s important to understand why we’ve selected perennial Salvia officinalis for our ingredient. Clonally propagated from root cuttings, our extract of sage was determined the best ingredient from the best source for life extension.
One of the biggest problems manufacturers’ can have is understanding which particular ingredient and then which particular source will produce the best biological activity to aid human health. Here at Sibelius, our patented testing process Chronoscreen™ allowed us to test across multiple sources to ensure sustainability and quality to get to the sage we use today.
This journey of discovery allowed us to select a particular sage extract grown in the damp, sunny hills of Hampshire, UK. The Sage we use is derived from a proprietary European herb source and cultivated exclusively for Sibelius Natural Products.
The sage leaf is grown and supplied by an experienced and reputable producer under an exclusive supply agreement. All production, including harvesting, is carried out accordingly to defined protocols with full traceability of the crop at every stage.
The next step of our sages’ journey is the extraction process for the bioactive components. To do this we use a manufacturing plant in Herefordshire, UK. Here, we’re able to track all quality and regulatory processes to ensure all the material that’s shipped is of the highest quality for our customers.
SIBELIUS NATURAL PRODUCTS
At Sibelius, we work closely with our supply chain to ensure our customers have access to the best possible ingredients from the best possible sources. Our research and quality testing provide our customers with the confidence to make marketing changing products.
Our Sibelius™: Sage can be incorporated into a wide range of formats, contact us today to see how our clinically studied ingredients can drive sales.


Grow better and save more with energy-efficient upgrades and incentives for indoor agriculture operations.
Indoor agriculture expands opportunities for growing quality, sustainable plants year-round, but it can also increase energy use. Fortunately for growers of cannabis, hemp, food and decorative plants, there are many options for energy-efficient lighting and grow equipment that use less energy, lower costs and support excellent growing conditions. The DTE Grow Energy Efficiently Program offers incentives that make energy efficiency a smart investment.
DTE will help you identify the best energy-efficient products for your business that also qualify for incentives. Energy specialists can help you calculate energy use and costs, develop estimates and identify incentives. They will also provide recommendations for products, contractors, and best practices for bringing energy efficiency into your facility.
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We offer incentives for energy-efficient lighting, insulation, HVAC, irrigation equipment and more. Earn $0.05 per kWH or therm saved on each qualified installation on new or existing indoor agriculture operations.
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LEDs produce less heat thus reducing the energy needed to cool a space, which can reduce the payback with no additional costs. Plus, LED technology reduces lighting maintenance costs associated with existing high intensity discharge (HID) lamps.
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Due to an overwhelming response to the Grow Energy Efficiently Pilot Program, we are currently fully reserved at the initial bonus incentive rate of $0.15/kWh. The Grow Energy Efficiently Pilot Program Team is happy to continue to offer customers the current DTE prescriptive incentive rates and provide specialized customer support to help accelerate energy efficiency. Please reach out to your energy specialist at firstname.lastname@example.org for additional details and information.


Food recovery, dolphin defense and help for an orphanage in Tanzania the projects awarded by the Yves Rocher Foundation in the 2020-21 edition
Fifth edition for the award Terres de Femmes of the Yves Rocher Foundation, an initiative that gives enterprising women the opportunity to carry out projects in favor of the planet. Not only safeguarding the environment, but also concrete help to the most disadvantaged communities. Without neglecting the key concepts of sustainability and inclusionand from every point of view.
74 applications arrived this year, 10 finalists and 3 women awarded. All competing projects contribute to the improvement of global environmental conditions and biodiversity.
Let’s find out together the winners of this edition!
First place: Rebecca Zaccarini – “Recup” project
Rebecca Zaccarini’s commitment is to reduce food waste, recovering the waste from the fruit and vegetable markets, deemed unsaleable for aesthetic reasons. The project is called Recovery, which is the name of the association she founded in 2016, and operating in Milan. Since 2016, the recovered fruit and vegetables amounted to almost 100 tons.
He picks up, retrieves fruit and vegetables and distributes them for free to those in need
The prize of 10,000 euros will allow to continue the recovery of products otherwise lost at theOrtomercato of Milan, to then distribute them to people in need. It will also involve people who need to be reintegrated into society. And it will continue to raise awareness among secondary school children.
Second place: Jessica Alessi – Project on the conservation of the giants of the Sicilian channel
Jessica Alessi explore and monitor the waters of the Sicilian Channel to learn more about its fauna, especially cetaceans. The goal is to investigate the health of the dolphins, to protect its survival, threatened by illegal fishing, drilling, excessive pollution, tourism, noise disturbance, etc.
Dolphins of the Sicilian Channel
The prize of the Yves Rocher Foundation, amounting to 5000, euros will be used for cover the expenses necessary to carry out scientific research, increasing the equipment of the boat and equipping it for offshore navigation. The dissemination actions aimed at young people and children will also be implemented, with an on-board teaching program.
Third place: Daniela De Donno – Family vegetable gardens project for Sanganiwa
The project conceived by Daniela De Donno is called «Sanganigwa Children’s Home», e offers help to an orphanage in Tanzania, threatened by scarce water availability. At stake is the productive capacity of the gardens. The aid consists in the implementation of tools to irrigate the gardens, and in the planting of some perennial herbaceous plants, in order to contain malaria.
Daniela De Donno with the children of the Sanganigwa orphanage
The prize, of 3000 euros, will be essential to provide for the construction of water network consolidation works, in order to increase the availability of water and consolidate the increase in fruit and vegetable productivity. So the children will be able to have guaranteed food!
Yves Rocher Italia becomes a Benefit Company
Benefit company means pursuing the dual purpose of generate a positive impact not only for the shareholders but also for all those involved in the activity of the company itself. Each year, the Benefit Companies are required by law to report on the impacts generated and the objectives they had set for themselves the previous year. “With the choice to become a Benefit Company, we have started a commitment and an even more active participation in the territory in order to be protagonists in Italy of a real change and, on a global level, alongside all those companies that, like us, intend to contribute to a true paradigm evolution. What seems impossible today may be possible tomorrow ”- he says Benoit Ponte, General Manager Yves Rocher Italy.


The winners of the 2011 Organic Food Awards were announced at the Start Festival, Clarence House, on Wednesday 27th July 2011, part of the national 'Start' initiative, established by The Prince's Charities Foundation to promote and celebrate sustainable living.
The festival was themed around sustainable food and farming, and attended by HRH Prince Charles, who greeted the winners.
Now in their 23rd year, the Soil Association Organic Food Awards are the most prestigious and widely respected in the organic sector, recognising and celebrating the contribution organic food producers make to the food and farming industry.
Over three days at the Duke of Cambridge organic pub in London, an expert judging panel of 35 food critics, broadcasters and chefs, including Hardeep Singh Kohli and Jo Wood, applied their foody expertise and finely attuned tastebuds to nearly 400 products across 12 categories, from baby food to store cupboard staples and vegetables. Judging in all categories was by blind tasting, with products rated according to smell, texture, appearance and taste.
Geetie Singh, judge and owner of the Duke of Cambridge commented on the awards: -
As always, I've been bowled over by the quality and variety of entrants at this year's awards. It's inspiring to think how the organic market has developed, and the variety of products we've seen this year really reflect how far the industry has come.
More and more, people are taking an interest not only in what their food tastes like, but in where it comes from and how it's made - and the producers behind the entries here deserve recognition for their role in putting sustainable food onto the map, and onto our plates.
The Organic Food Awards are open to any product registered as organic and certified by a recognised organic certification body within the EU. This year, there was also the opportunity for consumers to nominate their favourite organic products for the awards.
Winners achieve kudos and industry respect, and are able to use the recognised and trusted awards logo on their products.
Many of the winners will have stands at this year's Organic Food Festival (3-4 September) at Bristol Harbourside, part of Organic September - the annual celebration of all things organic.
Finn Cottle, Trade Consultant at the Soil Association commented that: -
It's testament to the resilience of the organic market and to the hard work, skill and innovation of organic producers that we continue to see entries of such fantastic quality across every sector of the market. The awards provide recognition of what the organic market has to offer and are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all that has been achieved.
For more information and to see the winners for each category please visit https://www.soilassociation.org/foodawards.aspx


Step 2: Macerate shallots with lemon, lime or orange juice for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Add a pinch of salt, pepper and sugar. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly. Taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Visual Tour of Polyface Farm:
Meat birds live on grass under floorless pens. Every morning Joel Salatin drags the pen to a fresh patch of grass. Each patch of grass rests 364 days before a group of chickens feeds on it again.
Joel Salatin dragging one of his floorless chicken pens.
The eggmobile houses laying hens. It follows the herd of cattle, arriving to grass they've grazed on four days earlier.The hens peck at the four-day-old cow pies, eating various insects, larvae and parasites - rich sources of protein - and accomplishing a whole lot more along the way: By eating the fly larvae and parasites, they rid the land of potential pathogens and disease; by scratching through the droppings and spreading them across the grass, they enable the manure to sink into the ground and fertilize the soil; and by eating the pesky insects, they reduce the presence of one of the cows' biggest irritants.
Salatin, surrounded by his laying hens, explains the cow-chicken symbiosis on his farm. Salatin refers to his laying hens as his "sanitation crew."
Cows graze on a fresh patch of grass every day, enclosed by portable electric fencing. This portable shademobile travels to each new patch of grass too, always allowing the cows shelter from the sun.
The gobledygo, a portable shelter for turkeys, also follows the cows. The same symbiotic relationship described above exists between these turkeys and the cows.
The Raken House
Rabbits and chickens coexist in the Raken House. Rabbits live in cages suspended from the ceiling. Chickens roam around on the ground below, scratching the bedding, performing the same "sanitation" duties as described above with the cows.
The Raken House
In the center of the Raken House stand trough-like structures where the hens lay their eggs.
The Raken House
Salatin holds a baby rabbit for a little girl to see.
Joel Salatin stands in the open-sided shelter where his cows spends a portion of the winter. During the winter, the cows eat hay (dried grass accumulated throughout the growing season), and live on a bedding consisting of woodchips, sawdust and old hay to absorb the cows' excrement. When the heavy cows tread on their nitrogen-rich manure and on the carbon-rich bedding, packing it together, they allow the mixture to ferment (anaerobic composting). By adding corn to the bedding, Salatin entices his pigs to turn the bedding into compost: When the cows return to pasture in March, the pigs dig through the densely packed bedding, searching for the tasty fermented corn, aerating the pile and turning it into compost for the spring.
The Happiest Pigs Ever
Pigs on Polyface Farm are "finished" in the forest. They spend their final weeks feasting on high-protein nuts and tree bark. This diet purportedly gives their meat great flavor as well as makes their fat healthier — Salatin calls this meat "olive oil pork."
How To Cut a Lemon or A Lime
Step 1: Cut straight down, just to the right of center.
Turn so the cut side is flat on the board. Make another cut just to the right of center.
Repeat step two: Turn; and cut straight down just to the right of center.
Turn one last time; cut straight down to the right of center.


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Our knowledgeable staff provides care of vegetable and flower gardens, and an array of lawn services such as aeration and weekly mowing. We also have specialized teams to provide turf management, maximize color and plant health in your gardens. We also provide garden lighting services for winter enjoyment of your property.
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Health Enhancement and Safety
Farm to School in Montana - Full Speed Ahead!Monday, October 29, 2012, 11:35 am
Over the past decade, the Farm to School movement has expanded across the United States. According to the National Farm to School Network (NFSN), an estimated 5.7 million students in 12,429 schools benefited from Farm to School during the 2011-2012 school year, and close to $13 million was spent on local products in schools.In Montana, Farm to School has been growing in leaps and bounds, and now many schools are sourcing local products from apples to beef to lentil burgers. This August, the first Montana Farm to School conference was held with over 130 participants coming from around the state.
Even as the cold months approach, Farm to School is taking root in Montana. Schools like Kalispell Public Schools are serving up Montana beef burgers under the direction of Jenny Montague, while others have local potatoes on the menu. Winter is a great time to connect with farmers and food producers since they are planning the upcoming growing season. Also, the winter months provide a perfect opportunity for planning school garden activities and farm field trips for future seasons.
Montana Team Nutrition provides resources and guidance for Montana Farm to School programs. Check out the web site: www.opi.mt.gov/Farm2School
For more information, contact Aubree Roth, 406-994-5996


Some fruits are easy to grow and luckily, the best one can be in your yard. See these tips for growing lemons.
If you grow them by yourself you can feel the taste difference and quality too so be free from chemicals and organic fruits.
Whether adding them in water or use the peels, this is a must!
We advise you to buy baby tree 2-3 years for best lemons. Get plastic or clay pot with bottom holes and larger than the root of baby tree. When the tree grows it needs pot of 12-15 inch depth and 17-20 inch diameter. Get It in the pot, add drainage to make better air flow. Fill it up with soil and some soils are specific for citrus fruits so they give better results.
This is all you need. Give 8-10 hours sun every day and water regular. Lemons need 6-9 months to ripen with full color.
Or grow them from seed.
To grow the lemon tree, you need:
- Organic lemon are best and the others have no germinating seeds
- Fertile pot soil with peat, perlite, vermiculite, fertilizers natural
- Pot 6 inch wide and 6 deep
- Pot 24 inches wide and 12 deep
- Sunny outdoor spot or a grow lamp
Follow such steps for the lemon tree:
- Moisten the pot soil to be damp, NOT soaked
- The smaller pot is filled with soil all way up but below rim
- Cut the lemon open and seed one seed. Remove pulp too of the surface. Just suck on it to be clean.
- Do not delay to plant. Seed must be moist when in the soil. Plant it ½ inch deep in the middle.
- Spray the soil above gently from spray water bottle.
- Cover the pot with plastic, seal all edges with rubber band, poke holes on top with pencil
- Put it under warm sunny spot
- Give water more soil must not be dry. Water must not puddle just give moisture.
- After 2 weeks sprout will be seen, remove the plastic now. For more light, use another light to replace sun.
- Good care for this plant, soil is damp and it must get 8 hours light daily and some good fertilizer.
- Watch for bugs or illnesses. Protect it!
- When it outgrows the pot, replace in another pot. Young plants need more water than older ones. Do not starve or overindulge it.
See the youtube video of master gardening expert Mitchell and he talks more on tricks for best lemon trees. There it is. Try it!


4 edition of Soil fertility and climatic constraints in dryland agriculture found in the catalog.
Soil fertility and climatic constraints in dryland agriculture
by Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research in Canberra
Written in English
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We call this the invisibility factor because agricultural experts commonly do not acknowledge that most of Africa's smallholders are women, and women's yields, women's adoption, and women's use of inputs are rarely reported. depending upon soil and climatic conditions. Options proposed to target women farmers with greater fertilizer inputs. 22 Dryland Agriculture Research Issues GARY A. PETERSON Colorado Slate University Fort Collins, Colorado The future impact of global climate change is in dryland in, but it could exacerbate the problem of drought and high temperature erosion, declining soil fertility, and declining yields due to nutrient exhaustion.
The term soil fertility has ancient origins and has been consistently used over centuries to refer to the capability of soil to support plant production in agricultural contexts. Historically, the most common use of soil fertility has focused on provisioning mineral nutrients for plant growth (e.g. Foth and Ellis, ; Tisdale et al., ).An emphasis on fertilizer-based nutrient amendment. Books. Efficient management of soil is of paramount importance in breaking the yield barrier. Nutrient Management Plan Fertility Status of Kerala Soils Soil Testing Services Soil Related Constraints Agro Ecological Zones Kerala Agriculture Soil Fertility Classes Soil Health Assessment ORGANIC AGRICULTURE Team Publications.
The publication Soil Quality - Constraints to plant production is now freely available as a digital book on the iBooks store, with more books to follow soon.. Experts from a range of organisations and farmers contributed their knowledge, best practice techniques and stories to the ebook. Correct, soil organic matter content is the major parameter determining proper soil function in many ecosystems, and directly linked to function and quality of dryland soils such as those found near Hura and Project Wadi Attir (see scientific reference).Soil organic carbon content is affected by precipitation levels and the mechanical soil composition, but within given conditions biological.
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This site is like a library, Use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Get this from a library. Soil fertility and climatic constraints in dryland agriculture: proceedings of ACIAR/SACCAR Workshop held at Harare, Zimbabwe, 30 August-1 September [E T Craswell; J Simpson; Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.; Southern African Centre for Co-operation in Agricultural Research.;].
Soil fertility refers to the ability of soil to sustain agricultural plant growth, i.e. to provide plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality.
A fertile soil has the following properties: The ability to supply essential plant nutrients and water in adequate amounts and proportions for plant growth and reproduction; and; The absence of toxic substances which may.
Soil fertility constraints to crop production have been recognized widely as a major obstacle to food security and agro-ecosystem sustainability in sub-Saharan West Africa.
Dryland agriculture Author: Khan Towhid Osman. The mission of the Consortium on Global International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is to reduce poverty and enhance food, water, and nutritional security and environmental health in the face of glob.
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A climate‐driven, soil fertility dependent, pasture production model. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research: Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. K Nagasree's 22 research works with 32 citations and 6, reads, including: Adoption Outcomes of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture Technologies by Farmers.
Table 1: Soil related constraints to advancing agricultural production in dryland agriculture of South Asia (R ao and Ryan, ) Constraint Aridisols Alfisols Inceptisols Vertisols Erosion by water 2 3 2 3 Erosion by wind 3 1 3 0 Compaction 3 3 3 3 Crusting 2 3 3 1 Trafficability 0 0 0 3 Salinization 2 1 3 3 Nutrient depletion 1 2 1 2.
Dryland farming is frequently defined as crop production in areas with less than mm of annual precipitation, but this definition omits a critical component of the equation, evaporation potential. Operatively, dryland farming is practiced where annual potential water evaporation exceeds annual precipitation.
The example for the Central Great Plains of the United States in Fig. 1 illustrates. Dryland agriculture and its traditional crop production systems In both WANA and SSA, the crop production systems are integrated closely with livestock production (e.g., stubble grazing, manure supply).
Their main characteristics are listed in Table 1, showing the wide range of soil physical and chemical constraints for which solutions are. Abstract. Dryland soils generally occur in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions with some occasional occurrence in other regions.
The basis of definition of aridity or dryness is the ratio of mean annual precipitation to potential evapotranspiration, and this ratio is called the aridity index (AI). Amitav Bhattacharya, in Changing Climate and Resource Use Efficiency in Plants, Mulching.
Rainfed agriculture covers 80% of the world’s cultivated land, and contributes about 60% to the total crop production (UNESCO, ).Low productivity in many arid and semiarid rainfed agricultural systems is often due to degraded soil fertility and limited water and nutrients input.
Soil Fertility Enhancement in Mediterranean‐type Dryland Agriculture: A Prerequisite for Development. While the dominant constraint today to grow crops is still inadequate moisture, due to low and erratic rainfall and limited water supplies, economic crop production is not possible without an adequate supply of the essential nutrients.
R.L. Blevins, W.W. Frye, in Advances in Agronomy, 2 Soil Erosion. Soil productivity factors that are usually diminished by soil erosion include direct loss of soil fertility, loss of soil organic matter, deterioration of soil structure, and decreased water-supplying capacity (capacity to provide water to growing plants).
The primary seat of fertility of many soils is the topsoil. Netherlands Journal ofAgricultural Science 48 () Cropping systems and crop complementarity in dryland agriculture to increase soil water use efficiency: a review N.
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sustain the environment as well as agricultural production. These inputs are, inter alia, adapted cultivars, plant population, soil tillage, fertilisation, weed, insect and disease control, harvesting, marketing and financial resources. In developed countries, maize is consumed mainly as second-cycle produce, in the form of meat, eggs and dairy.
This publication reflects part of FAO's work on soil carbon sequestration within the framework of its programme on the integrated planning and management of land resources for sustainable rural development.
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The Northwest Dryland Cereal/Legume Cropping Systems Database is a compilation of research and experience in dryland agriculture in the northwestern U.S. collected over the past years. Database topics include crop rotation, legumes and grasses, soil quality, soil fertility, tillage and erosion, economics, pests, and alternate crops.Soil Quality is “the capacity of a soil to function within ecosystem boundaries to sustain biological productivity, maintain environmental quality, and promote .of natural and agricultural resources (Jackson, ).
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At the beginning of lockdown, with time on my hands, I dug out a plot in the garden to plant vegetables. Before I could get on with actually growing anything, I spent four weeks clearing out boulders.
I loved the physical challenge of digging every day, but getting on with the task of gardening felt like a bit of an obstacle. The idea of harvesting fresh, healthy vegetables in a few months’ time, was definitely appealing, but for me, not an easy thing to achieve.
This isn’t anything new. Up to this point, Karen and I have dipped our toes in the water with gardening, rather than plunging right in. And that’s in spite of being avid viewers of Gardener’s World!
I can’t speak for Karen, but for me, the problem has been the fear of failure. It’s obvious: if I plant something and it doesn’t grow, that means I’ve failed, right?
Well, actually, no, it doesn’t.
Recently, I’ve started reframing the gardening experience. Instead of focusing on what’s gone wrong, I try to ask myself what I’ve learned so that I can do better next time.
I’ve adopted what Carol Dweck calls a growth mindset.
One outcome from this is that I’ve learned not to beat myself up over having planted far too many potato plants, which are now taking over the whole patch.
I’ve also learned not to give myself a hard time over the fact that although my kale and beetroot seeds burst briefly into life early on, they stubbornly refused to grow any higher than an inch or so after that.
What I’d needed to do was not plant so many potatoes (see above). That way, my tiny beetroot and kale seedlings would have had space to breathe.
Another thing I now understand is that I should have cut away the tree branches that were shading out that part of the plot to allow the sunlight to get through.
Like people, there are essential ingredients that plants need to thrive, and one of these is sunlight. It’s basic primary school science.
With gardening, and with life in general, however, I’m trying to take things as they come, mistakes and all. I’m in my flow, being carried along with the current and surfing the waves. I’m letting my creative energy guide me rather than being stifled by how my brain thinks things ‘should’ or ‘ought to’ be. Well, most of the time, anyway 😊
And that’s something else I’ve learned – that doing something because we feel we should, must, or ought to is actually the opposite of being in flow.
That doesn’t mean don’t plan. What it does mean is doing everything you can to prepare, then letting go of the outcome and taking things as they come. You’ll encounter challenges along the way, of course, but that’s better than avoiding doing something altogether.
If we’re not careful, we can keep putting things off for years, sometimes until it’s too late.
The rewards from just jumping in and getting on with it, from allowing yourself to become fully absorbed in the process, are huge. You’ll have a great time because you won’t be constantly worrying about being perfect.
More likely, you’ll be like the plane on autopilot, frequently making adjustments as you encounter turbulence or veer slightly off course. That’s a great place to be. Going with the flow means growing with the flow, and personal growth is something most of us want.
Sometimes achieving that growth is easier if you prepare well, then give up on the struggle.


Mexican cacti, a commitment with the local flora
The El Realito aqueduct project has given us a chance to work with one of Mexico's most emblematic plant species: cacti. In relocating some of these to make way for the project and replanting the surrounding area, we overcame some unforeseen challenges in ensuring that they would survive when the project was complete.
Through soil analysis, we detected zones of severe water erosion that had been stripped of their layer of vegetation and deep holes had opened up. The solution was to create dams to retain the vegetation and keep it from being washed away by the rain.
We also collected 12.07 kg of germplasm from 20 species, which were used to grow 7,083 plants in our nurseries that were replanted over 150 hectares.
To care for and monitor the cacti we planted, we created a series of geo-referenced, inventoried and defined polygons. A GPS system gives us the exact location of each of the 130,356 cacti that we relocated in rural and urban zones, belonging to some 33 species. A total of 153 polygons were formed, 109 in the state of Guanajuato and 44 in San Luis Potosí.
ICA is a company that builds for the benefit of society, and we know that this aqueduct will mitigate future water supply problems for people living in central San Luis Potosí. With this effort to preserve local biodiversity, it also demonstrates our commitment to nature.


Write a paragraph on “The Life of a Farmer” by answering the following questions.
(a) Who is a farmer? How does he pass his days? (b) What does he have to do to maintain his family? Why can’t he overcome his poverty? (c) What is his contribution to the economy of the country? Why does he work hard? (d) How illiteracy and lack of knowledge affect him? (e) What should the government do for them? And what should we remember?
The person who is engaged in agricultural activities, is called a farmer. He passes his days in uncertainty. To maintain his family, a farmer has to work hard round the year. His fortune depends on nature. He remains ever poor and cannot overcome., his poor condition because floods, droughts, cyclones etc. Often damage his crops and sometimes he becomes foodless. A farmer contributes a lot to the economy of a country. Actually he works hard to feed the whole nation. But he maintains his family through much difficulty and hardship. Generally, a farmer lives poor and dies poor. He cannot overcome his poor condition due to his illiteracy and lack of knowledge of modern method of cultivation. As he is illiterate, he has a big family and finds it difficult to make both ends meet. The government should take steps to educate them and help them with good seed, fertilizer and better agricultural knowledge. We should remember that his contribution to the economy of the country is great.
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In the bustling metropolis of San Francisco, nestled within the scenic beauty of the Bay Area, lies a thriving community of beekeepers cultivating sustainable apiaries. These apiaries not only produce delectable local honey but also offer an array of beeswax products, including luxurious hand creams and all-natural cosmetics. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of apiaries, exploring the wonders of beekeeping, sustainability, and the magical benefits of beeswax.
Local Honey - Nature's Golden Nectar
Nothing compares to the rich and diverse flavors of local honey, and San Francisco Bay Area's apiaries boast some of the finest varieties. The region's diverse floral landscapes allow bees to collect nectar from a wide range of plants, resulting in unique honey flavors that reflect the essence of the area. From the delicate floral notes of lavender to the robust undertones of wildflowers, each jar of local honey tells a story of its origin.
San Francisco: A Paradise for Sustainable Beekeeping
San Francisco's commitment to sustainability extends to its vibrant beekeeping community. Embracing organic and eco-friendly practices, local beekeepers prioritize the well-being of their bees and the environment. With vast green spaces and abundant wildflowers in parks and gardens, the city provides an ideal haven for bees to thrive and contribute to the local ecosystem.
Beeswax Magic: Hand Creams and Cosmetics
Beyond the sweetness of honey, beeswax takes center stage in the realm of beauty and skincare. Local apiaries produce high-quality beeswax, which serves as a base for luxurious hand creams and natural cosmetics. Rich in natural emollients and antioxidants, beeswax hand cream nourishes and softens the skin, leaving it silky-smooth and revitalized. Similarly, beeswax cosmetics, free from harmful chemicals, offer a gentle and sustainable option for conscious beauty enthusiasts.
A Hobby with a Purpose
Beekeeping has emerged as more than just a hobby; it is an essential endeavor in promoting biodiversity and preserving our ecosystem. As beekeepers tend to their hives, they contribute to the vital pollination process, ensuring the flourishing of plants and agricultural crops. Engaging in beekeeping becomes a fulfilling and purposeful journey of coexistence with nature.
The sustainable apiaries of San Francisco Bay Area offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of beekeeping, local honey production, and the enchanting realm of beeswax products. Supporting these local beekeepers not only allows us to savor the sweetness of nature through local honey but also grants us access to natural and eco-friendly beeswax hand creams and cosmetics. As we immerse ourselves in this rewarding hobby, we contribute to the preservation of bees and the environment, making a positive impact on the planet and our lives. Embrace the magic of apiaries, where the wonders of sustainability and the charm of bees converge harmoniously.


This is the first time I have heard of this type of consolidation/permeability testing. I won’t try to summarize myself, here’s a bit of a description from their newsletter:
Hydraulic consolidation cells, a.k.a. Rowe-Braden consolidation cells, can be used to carry out a variety of vertical and radial consolidation and permeability tests. A main advantage is that the vertical stress is applied by a water-filled pressurized rubber membrane in contact with the top of the test specimen. Therefore, large diameter soil samples can be tested without the use of dead weights, mechanical or pneumatic loading frames or compression machines. The relatively large sample diameter enables the effect of soil fabric (stratigraphy, varves, fissures, bedding planes) on drainage to be examined. Permeability in either vertical or horizontal direction can be reliably determined along with values of void ratio, pore pressure and effective stress to closely simulate field conditions.


Just got back from a few days at the beach, and our little garden of raised beds had gone a little nuts in our absence — especially, I think you’ll note from the picture above, the okra.
Yeah, those will be too big to eat. But they’re impressive, aren’t they?
Remember my okra patch? I last wrote about it at the end of March, when I had just busted up the clay under the box — by hand, being the dedicated farmer I am.
Shortly after that, I had a stroke, and my wife finished filling the box with soil and actually planting the okra. (I think that was the excuse I used for neglecting the job. In any case, it worked.) Actually, planting the little plants that my son had given us, grown from seeds he had saved from past years.
So not long after my stroke, I had the pleasure of watching the little plants grow, as everything in our neighborhood came to life as spring progressed. And, on the walks I returned to as I recovered from the stroke, we had the pleasure of seeing the little rabbits come out all over the subdivision, including in our yard. They were a delight.
Then, our pleasures combined, as the rabbits started eating my okra plants.
But they were polite about it. They only ate the plants nearest the shrubbery where some of them lived. Note the picture below. The okra patch is the box in the foreground on the right-hand side. See how lush the left side of the box is, and how denuded the starboard side is? That’s where the rabbits have been at work.
And not only rabbits. A couple of times, we’ve noticed only the tops of some of those plants had been eaten — plants a couple of feet or more tall.
Deer, you see. We saw a couple of their hoofprints in the soil one morning.
But, as my wife says, isn’t it nice that we’ve been able to feed the animals as well as ourselves. And as I say, “Yeah, OK, uh-huh…”
But seriously, I’m just glad everything survived while we were gone, instead of shriveling up or something.
If you have a garden, how’s it going?


Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem, and their importance cannot be overstated. As pollinators, bees are responsible for a significant portion of the world’s food supply, as well as the reproduction of countless plant species. Unfortunately, bees are facing numerous threats, including habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides, which are putting their populations at risk. In this blog post, we will explore the role of bees in our ecosystem and why we need to protect them.
One of the most critical roles of bees is pollination. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, which enables the fertilization necessary for seed production. Bees are responsible for pollinating approximately 70% of the world’s crop species, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Without bees, many of these plants would not produce fruit or seeds, resulting in a significant decrease in our food supply.
- Ecological Balance:
Bees also play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of our planet. They help to ensure biodiversity by pollinating a wide variety of plant species, which, in turn, provide habitat and food for other wildlife. Bees also help to regulate the growth of certain plant species, preventing them from becoming too dominant and taking over an ecosystem.
- Economic Impact:
In addition to their ecological importance, bees also have a significant economic impact. The value of their pollination services has been estimated at $235 to $577 billion worldwide, depending on the study. This economic value includes the increased yields and quality of crops that result from bee pollination.
- Threats to Bees:
Despite their importance, bee populations are facing numerous threats. Habitat loss is one of the most significant threats, as bees rely on specific plants for food and shelter. Climate change is also affecting bees, as it alters the timing of plant blooms and can make it more difficult for bees to find food. Pesticides, particularly neonicotinoids, have been linked to bee deaths and declines in bee populations.
- Why We Need to Protect Bees:
Protecting bees is crucial for the health of our planet and our food supply. Without bees, many of the fruits and vegetables we rely on would become scarce or even disappear entirely. Protecting bees also helps to maintain the ecological balance of our planet and preserve biodiversity. Additionally, protecting bees has significant economic benefits, as their pollination services are essential to many agricultural industries.
- What You Can Do to Help:
There are many things you can do to help protect bees. One of the most important is to avoid using pesticides, particularly neonicotinoids, in your garden. You can also plant native flowers, which provide food and habitat for bees. Supporting local beekeepers and purchasing honey and other bee products from sustainable sources can also help to support bee populations.
Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem, and their importance cannot be overstated. As pollinators, they are responsible for a significant portion of the world’s food supply, as well as the reproduction of countless plant species. Protecting bees is crucial for the health of our planet, our food supply, and our economy. By taking steps to avoid pesticides, plant native flowers, and support local beekeepers, we can all do our part to help protect bees and ensure a healthy and sustainable future.


Bonemeal is an important resource inas it allows you to start farming your crops with the Seedbed, but it will also be needed for Apprentice Armour Set and healing ammo for the Magic Canes.
Before you can embark on the process of crafting Bonemeal, your initial step involves venturing into the wilderness of Embervale and engaging in the hunting of Wolves or Sheep. These animals often yield bones, which constitute the primary resource essential for crafting Bonemeal.
How do you craft Bonemeal in Enshrouded?
After successfully rescuing Balthazar The Alchemist from his Ancient Vault, you’ll gain the ability to construct a new Production Place, specifically the Grinding Stones. These Grinding Stones enable you to insert bones into them to process them into valuable Bonemeal.
Bones are a relatively scarce find in the Enshrouded, so it’s advisable to stick to greener regions such as the Peaceful Acres or the Harvest Homestead. These areas often teem with Wolves and Sheep, providing ample opportunities for hunting and gathering the necessary bones. Consider establishing a new Flame Altar for convenient fast travel to this region, streamlining your access to these valuable resources.
Once you’ve amassed a sufficient supply of Bonemeal, you can commence your farming endeavors by paying a visit to Emily Fray, The Farmer. Ask her to craft some Farming Soil for you. Combining three units of Bonemeal with seven pieces of Dirt will yield 10 units of Farm Soil. This Farm Soil, in turn, enables Fray to create a Seedbed, a valuable tool for planting a variety of crops such as tomatoes, corn, berry bushes, and more.
Make sure of the corn you’ve cultivated to craft some Popcorn, and voilà, you’ve just secured yourself an excellentwith a 7+ modifier.
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Malaysian High Commissioner to Canada, Datuk Hayati Ismail, also visited the plant earlier last year.
KUALA LUMPUR: Felda's decision to venture into the canola business in Canada has been described as laudable and will expand Malaysia's presence into the oils and fats industry.
"I am impressed with Felda's bold decision to get into the industry. Felda is known for palm oil and the industry's development. Entry into the canola business will strengthen its presence further in the oils and fats market," said Hulu Selangor MP P. Kamalanathan after a visit to the plant.
Canola, an acronym for Canadian oil low acid canola, is from the rapeseed family with low erucia acid. Its seeds are used to produce edible oil and is also suitable for bio-diesel.
The business, TRT ETGO du Quebec Inc, held via Felda's commercial arm, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV), has made a good impact in the Canola industry in Canada, said Kamalanthan.
TRT ETGO is a canola seed and soybean crushing plant, with palm oil blending capabilities for both types of oil.
"I think they could be among the leaders in the industry right now," he said, adding that the success of the business was evident from the viability of Felda's commercial venture.
FGV has also expanded its canola plantation to 40,000 hectares from 10,000 hectares when the business was acquired in 2007. The figure is expected to grow further.
Kamalanathan said he was proud to see the entire plant managed by Malaysians.
He said the venture into the canola business would help FGV expand Felda's presence in North America's oils and fats market.
Going forward, Kamalanathan said the government should assist Felda to venture into oil palm plantation which had a huge potential in Brazil.
"I would put in a proposal for the government to consider," he added.


How to Cut Basil? In order to properly prune a basil plant, you must first identify the top set of leaves and then trim the main stem, about one-fourth of the way from the main stem. This will ensure that you get the freshest leaves. Avoid plucking the top set of leaves, because this will deprive the basil plant of sunlight, and may even cause the plant to die. Instead, prune the top half of the stem to preserve the flavor and maximize the number of edible leaves.
To properly prune your basil plant, start by cutting the main stem at a height of about 1/2 inch above the fifth set of leaves. You can identify the central stem by counting the leaves until you find the fifth set of leaves. Make an angled cut above the area where the second and third leaves grow. Be sure to leave some of the bottom leaves when pruning. You’ll need to repeat this process a few times to encourage new growth.
To cut your basil plant, make sure you cut the central stem just above the fifth pair of leaves. If you can’t find the central stem, you can always count the leaves on the central stem. Once you have found it, make a short, angled cut. Leaving some of the leaves on the lower stem is not necessary. This is because these will continue growing in the next couple of weeks. By cutting your basil plant frequently, you’ll ensure that it will continue to produce new growth.
You can also harvest small amounts of basil from the plant by picking a few leaves from each branch. To ensure the next harvest, pinch the branch tips. This will encourage growth of new leaves. Keep the flower buds for garnish. For large-scale harvests, you can prune the plant to a height of about a third of the original height. When cutting your basil plant, remember to pinch the leaves right above each other. Then you’ll have two new stems to pick!
By pruning, you can prevent your basil plant from producing as many leaves as it would like. It’s easy to prune a basil plant, but you should be careful as it’s delicate and easily bruised. It’s best to cut the main stem first, and then take the rest of the plant apart. You can now harvest the leaves. In a few days, you’ll have enough fresh basil for the week.
The leaves of a basil plant should be pruned after they start to flower. Then, you should remove the bottom set of leaves. After the first flowering stage, basil leaves are extremely bitter. After this point, you should prune the basil plant to promote bushy and abundant growth. You can also prune it to create a neat appearance. In this way, you can enjoy fresh basil all year round! This will help you to make it last longer.


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JULIAN MINING COMPANY
Located at 4444 HWY 78 JULIAN on the creek where Fred Coleman discovered gold. Open year around
Ryan and Gina opened Julian Mining Company with a gold panning trough and tiny pumpkin patch in Oct. of 2007 .Ryan's apple orchard of about 400 trees was planted in 2009 along with some raspberries for u-pick. Ryan and Gina purchased some raw land across the highway and began a farm where they planted 1500 apple trees, thousands of berry plants and a few acres of pumpkins. Development in San Diego county proved to be very difficult and expensive and after several years of trying to put in bathrooms and barns they decided to shift focus and sell the farm. Julian Mining Co. still offers U-Pick apples but specializes in gold panning, gem mining and other old fashioned activities for families and school field trips.
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Each season we’re experiencing here at Cloverhill brings it’s own surprises. We’ve seen it change in spring, then summer and now we’re in the middle of our very first fall. The big silver maple tree out front has turned a beautiful golden colour and you can see the leaves in some of the windows in the house. I love catching a glimpse of them when I wake up in the morning or while I’m cooking dinner in the evening.
We only saw the house in the winter before we bought it, so we never imagined how incredibly beautiful it could be in autumn.
The surrounding hills are covered in trees of orange, rust and gold.
The cornfield across from us was just chopped down last week and now we can see the field rows all along the hills.
Even the soybean field behind our house turned into a sea of gold.
They harvested the crop over Thanksgiving weekend, but I got to take a peek at the beans before they were gone. Next year it could be corn here instead.
Right beside the farmer’s crop is our stretch of field. The red clover we planted in the spring is still thriving in some areas.
The farmer has kindly offered to plow up our part of the field so that we can plant our clover again next year and let it take root sooner.
In amongst the clover seed, we sprinkled random wildflower mix and the results have been pretty cool. These cosmos showed up, which are a flower that always reminds me on my poppa and the ones he had planted in his front garden.
I have no idea what this yellow flower is, but they’re scattered throughout the field.
I caught this picture just minutes after a quick fall rainstorm came through.
The teasels from the summer have dried up and we were able to use them in the pumpkin arrangements last weekend.
We have an old wire fence row along one side of our property and the vines on it have turned a beautiful rainbow of reds and oranges.
Even the climbing vines we planted along the chicken coop have flourished in the last month. They provide great dappled light for the chickens, and they love to eat the vines that come through the wire.
Speaking of the chickens, they’re pretty much full grown now but we’ve yet to see an egg.
I’ve put decoy eggs (golf balls) in the nesting boxes in hopes of encouraging them to lay soon.
Henry (formerly Henrietta), our beloved rooster has taken to cock-a-doodle-dooing in the morning as we come out to bring them breakfast. He’s still the friendliest of all the chickens and will come to you for a little scratch on his back.
Over the weekend, we got some great weather and they took advantage of a little nap in the sun. We’ll be insulating their coop soon to keep them warm and cozy in the winter months. In the meantime, we’re all enjoying this colourful season while it lasts.


Italian Oregano foliage
(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)
Height: 24 inches
Spacing: 20 inches
Hardiness Zone: 5
Other Names: Hardy Marjoram
This variety is noted for its lovely, mild flavour and aroma; does well in sandy loam, good heat and drought tolerance; a perfect addition to the herb garden, and is also great for containers
Italian Oregano is a perennial herb that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant oval grayish green leaves are usually harvested from late spring to mid summer. The leaves have a pungent taste and a distinctive fragrance.
The leaves are most often used in the following ways:
Features & Attributes
Italian Oregano features tiny white trumpet-shaped flowers with creamy white overtones in mid summer. Its fragrant oval leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the year.
This is an herbaceous evergreen perennial herb with an upright spreading habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Aside from its primary use as an edible, Italian Oregano is sutiable for the following landscape applications;
Planting & Growing
Italian Oregano will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 20 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant can be integrated into a landscape or flower garden by creative gardeners, but is usually grown in a designated herb garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Italian Oregano is a good choice for the edible garden, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.


In season is the new in-fashion
Updated: Mar 8
We’ve all grown used to the convenience and choice of our favourite brand supermarkets with their all-year-round global produce and the collateral damage of their air miles, but when you’re out and about you can discover a fast-growing retail market with a local taste of the countryside – the farm shop.
You don’t even have to head off the beaten track as the farm shop has come to town, with city co-operatives and social enterprises like Windmill Hill City Farm in Bristol http://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk making sure that you don’t miss out, and market towns looking back to their roots with weekly Farmers’ Markets.
Today’s breed of farm shops take shop local seriously and the savviest of farm shops have added value to their displays of seasonal fresh produce in the same way that garden centres have cultivated a clientele that isn’t exclusive to the green-fingered.
They’ve become meeting places for friends, with cafés and restaurants, entertainment venues for children with maize mazes to get lost in, farm animals to see up close, and gift shops for something slightly different. Darts Farm on the edge of Exeter is a great example. https://www.dartsfarm.co.uk.
Perhaps above all, they’ve become a local business community with a different take on the meaning of buy one get one free – to encourage us to support local producers and a hands-on lesson in seasonal farm to fork for our children.
They’ve even started to influence the fast-moving, grab-and-go mentality of our motorway service stations. Take the example of the Gloucester Services Farm Shop & Kitchen on the M5. It’s a breath of innovative fresh air that’s made a break from the usual motorway pitstop.
Click & Collect has become second nature, and many farm shops deliver to your doorstep too. Riverford Organic Farmers, https://www.riverford.co.uk, set the bar high in the leap of faith from their fields to your kitchens. If shopping online has become your go-to place, it’s the edible alternative to Amazon!
A quick Google search will give you the top pick.
You can use these guides to go to town in the countryside so to speak and discover the Best 50, the Best of the Best, and the Best of the Rest. Best of all – there’s sure to be a farm shop or a farmers’ market within reach and that’s the Best One.


Photosynthesis is affected by several environmental factors, such as light intensity, temperature, chlorophyll content, and carbon dioxide concentration. These elements also interact to determine the rate of photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into organic molecules such as sugars and oxygen. These compounds provide energy for plant growth and other life processes.
Plants utilize chlorophyll to get the most energy from sunlight and absorb red and blue wavelengths most effectively. As a result, plants grown in bright environments tend to have faster rates of photosynthesis than those in dim or shaded environments.
Blackman’s Law of Limiting Factors
The rate at which photosynthesis occurs is dictated by several limiting factors. These include chlorophyll concentration, light intensity and quality, temperature, and carbon dioxide concentration in the environment.
Chlorophyll – Chlorophyll in a leaf is responsible for providing oxygen to cells during photosynthesis. Without enough chlorophyll, photosynthesis will not take place and the plant could succumb.
Temperature – High temperatures denature enzymes and reduce photosynthesis rates. As temperatures increase, however, this rate of photosynthesis increases until it reaches its optimal point.
CO2 – Increases in carbon dioxide concentration within the environment lead to an enhanced rate of photosynthesis.
Nitrogen – An increase in nitrogen concentration within the environment also promotes photosynthesis.
Pollutants – Air pollutants such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, and oxidants can reduce photosynthesis by inhibiting enzymes.
Soil Phosphate and Nitrogen Levels – Soil pH and the availability of phosphorus and nitrogen are important abiotic environmental variables that influence photosynthesis.
The availability of oxygen in the atmosphere is another abiotic factor that influences the photosynthesis rate. Oxygen plays an integral role in electron transport, which assists with carbohydrate and lipid synthesis from water.
Other environmental elements that influence photosynthesis involve chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, and water chemical reactions. These transform these elements’ chemicals into sugars, lipids, and proteins for plants to use as energy.
These compounds are essential for plant growth, reproduction, and other life processes. They help plants remain resilient in harsh environmental conditions.
Furthermore, they shield plants from damaging toxins and viruses.
Environmental factors that impact photosynthesis are an integral part of our understanding of Earth’s system. While some effects occur over short time periods (hours-weeks), such as deforestation, others have wider-scale implications like burning fossil fuels.
Photosynthesis is an essential biological and biochemical process that greatly contributes to the health and well-being of our planet. It plays a significant role in Earth’s system model, having numerous connections with other Earth processes.


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Aquaponics is the science surrounding the retaining of fish, and vegetation, and the creating of a symbiotic connection in between the two which is developed from the floor up to supply assets for the desk andor the lender balance. This is what gives aquaponics such an advantage over a conventional farm or garden. This is a more popular aquaponics system design among aquaponians as it generally produces better result. How to build and operate a simple smalltolarge scale. The ultimate guide to home aquaponics system 5 page how to use this book the ultimate guide to home aquaponics system was designed for the backyard hobbyist and for curious individuals who wish to know how to create their very own aquaponic system at home with the least amount of hassle. Jun 05, 2012 aquaponics plans, system design, and diy howto information.
However, if you want to be certain the design was done right, by design professionals who also run an aquaponics farm for a living, wed be happy to do it for you. Fish to plant ratios feeding rate ratios wilson lennard phd aquaponic fish to plant ratios, or more correctly, aquaponic feeding rate ratios, are an area of aquaponics that have been much debated. Therefore, there is much scientific and engineering information and data available in terms of their performance and design sizing. In this course learn about the application of aquaponics to the following methods. This free pdf of aquaponics information for beginners has been provided by al hodges.
They include the equipment, manuals, documentation and support you need to get into and be successful in the aquaponics business. Aquaponics system aquaponics plans, system design, and diy. Aquaponics blends aquaculture raising fish and hydroponics the soilless growing of plants in a waterbased, nutrientrich solution. April 09, 2014 solar innovations, a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenpropertys, garden windows, conservatories, folding, sliding and stacking walls, doors, windows and screens. The most common aquaculture system used in aquaponics is the recirculating aquaculture tank system ras. This tank becomes the base nutrient and water reservoir that flows to the hydroponic subsystem and is usually recirculated back to the tank. Aquaponics is the science surrounding the retaining of fish, and vegetation, and the creating of a symbiotic connection in between the two which. Aquaponics is the most sustainable form of form food production. It covers city water, well water, agricultural water, and catchment water sources. If you are planning a commercial aquaponics venture, our patented clear flow aquaponic systems with zdep are the only fullydeveloped, complete system packages available for large scale aquaponic food production. There is a finite amount of fresh water available and it seems that the world population is doubling every few.
This aquaponic system design course exists to give people the theoretical, scientific and practical basis for designing, starting and managing aquaponic systems of all sizes. One purpose of the work highlighted in this publication is to remedy this. Sep 22, 2018 aquaponics design backyard system for pat gday folks. Al spent a lot of time and effort putting together this document, as well as the slideshow which will be posted in part 2 of this series. With the right indoor gardening supplies building an aquaponic system is easy. There is a finite amount of fresh water available and it seems that the world population is doubling every few years. It takes conventional aquaculture ideas of raising snails, fish, prawns, and other like creatures in tanks and combines it with hydroponics, which is cultivating plants in water. Planet natural has everything you need to get setup. It takes conventional aquaculture ideas of raising snails, fish, prawns. Another tankupgrade system an aquarium of only 10 gallons is a home for the fish, and a simple matching pvc pipe with end caps plays the role of a. This positioning is crucial to overcoming food insecurity and in providing new work opportunities for underserved populations, particularly among urban food insecure areas. Aquaponics system designs find various design plans here. Let me show you what you can grow at your place with aquaponics in my free video series.
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Fresh pastured chicken and beef from our family to yours.
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Summerdale Farms is located in Boone County, IL. We are nestled on beautiful rolling acreage with pastures, orchards, gardens and woods. The original farm was established in 1837. The land is chemical free, and to our knowledge, has never had herbicides or pesticides applied, ever.
We raise grass fed beef and pastured, free range chickens. We are firmly committed to the utilization of natural farming methods that promote the health of our animals, our land, and our consumers.
We use Management Intensive Grazing techniques to rotate our cattle through Summerdale’s lush pastures. The results of these methods produce lean, flavorful meat. The animals are raised in the healthiest, most natural environment possible. All our animals enjoy the pure water from our private well. Our water is free of fluoride, bleach, and chlorine.
The cattle have unlimited access to pastures year round. We grow most of our own alfalfa and grass hay for winter feedings. We do not give them growth hormones, vaccinations, maintenance antibiotics or animal bi-products. The cattle have peaceful lives and are allowed to run together in a herd as nature intended.
Our chickens are also outside, running free in their pastures from dawn to dusk. They spend most of the time pecking and scratching at seeds, plant material and insects. We supplement their diet with Organic and Soy Free feed.
The birds grow slowly over 10 weeks and are quite large, finishing out around 6 pounds. They are processed by a local USDA approved facility. The meat is absolutely delicious, tender, and magnificently succulent.
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Arabella Golf Mallorca is proud to announce that it has achieved GEO Certified® for commitment and efforts to achieve a credible standard for sustainable golf course operation.
GEO Certification is assured by GEO Foundation – the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering programmes that help people on the ground to evaluate, improve and credibly communicate their sustainability work across the agenda of nature, resources, community and climate action
The club is delighted that this global accolade recognises the outstanding work of the course management team and clubhouse staff involved.
Achieving this certification is just part of an ongoing commitment. Arabella Golf Mallorca is excited to continue striving for excellence in sustainable golf.
“The courses at Arabella Golf Mallorca are a shining example of how to preserve the natural environment and the plants and wildlife present in this environment, as demonstrated by our carbon footprint calculation.”


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In 2011, Syngenta, a Swiss-based company, began selling a genetically modified corn seed known as Agrisure Viptera to U.S. farmers. The seed was genetically modified to be resistant to certain pests including corn borers, black cutworm, and corn rootworm. When Agrisure Viptera was placed on the U.S. market, it had not yet been approved by several foreign countries, including China and the European Union.
In November 2013, China detected Agrisure Viptera corn in a shipment from the United States, rejected the shipment, and for the next several months rejected the majority of corn shipped from the U.S. before finally imposing a complete ban on the import of corn from the U.S. The price of corn plummeted. The decrease in demand not only caused the price of Agrisure Viptera corn to drop; it affected all U.S. corn.
Thousands of U.S. corn farmers, grain elevators, and corn exporters have filed suit against Syngenta, seeking to recover lost income from the drop in corn prices in 2013 and 2014. These lawsuits allege that Syngenta “irresponsibly” chose to sell Agrisure Viptera to U.S. farmers before China approved it for import. These lawsuits further allege that not only was Syngenta negligent in marketing the genetically modified corn prematurely, but that Syngenta convinced U.S. farmers to buy the corn by falsely assuring them that Chinese approval of Agrisure Viptera was imminent.
If you have suffered financially due to the decline in corn prices may be able to join the currently pending lawsuits. The attorneys at Canepa Riedy Abele are currently investigating lawsuits on behalf of farmers and others who may have been injured as a result of Agrisure Viptera being sold in the U.S. To learn more about your legal options, please contact us for a free consultation.


Our working group Plant Biodiversity of the Institute of Ecology and Evolution studies the impact of changes in land-use and climate on the biodiversity on various temporal and spatial scales.
Our focus is to study phenological changes due to changes in abiotic conditions. Some plant species can take advantage of warmer conditions and flower earlier as well as senesce later which leads to an increase of their growing season length. However, not all species are able to do so. The aim of our research is to study whether we can explain these species-specific changes with plant functional traits and which impact these changes have on ecosystem functioning. We do that in close collaboration with colleagues from the PhenObs NetworkExternal link, the iDivExternal link (e.g., the EcotronExternal link facility) or in the framework of the AquaDiva project.
In addition to that, we study the variability of plant functional traits within species (intraspecific variability), which results from e.g. changes in land-use or abiotic conditions. Also seasonal variation is important and studied. Looking at the intraspecific variability allows us to assess the fitness and competitive strength of a plant species with changing conditions. We focus on the analysis of morphological and physiological traits such as specific leaf area, stomatal parameters, photosynthesis rates and frost resistance of herbaceous species along elevational gradients or in different meadow types.
Furthermore, we use and apply modern techniques to monitor changes in biodiversity like the automatic detection and evaluation of plant cover percentages from pictures in cooperation with colleagues from the Michael Stifel CenterExternal link and in the virtual "Werkstatt" for digitization in the sciencesExternal link.


ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OBJ
- Bee keeping requires less time, money and infrastructure investments
-Honey and beeswax can be produced from an area of little agricultural value
- The Honey bee does not compete for resources with any other agricultural enterprise.
-Beekeeping can be initiated by individuals or groups
-The market potential for honey and wax is high
- Use a hybrid or cross bred female.
-Satisfy the nutritional requirements of the sow both in pregnancy and lactation.
-Bring a healthy sow into the farrowing house.
-Achieve good birth weights.
-Ensure each pig receives maximum colostrum at birth.
i)For food production e.g milk and meat
ii)They are used as source of power in the farm.
iii)They serve as source of hides.
iv)They serve as source of income to farmers
v)They provides raw materials for industry.
vi)Their horns are used for decoration.
(1)Separators Dairy Equipment.
(2)Homogenizer Dairy Equipment.
(3)Pasteurizers Dairy Equipment.
(4)Tanks Dairy Equipment
(Steps for Pasteurization of milk)
(1)Pour the raw milk into the stainless steel pot.
(2)Slowly heat the milk to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring occasionally
(3)Hold the temperature at 145 F for exactly 30 minutes.
(4)Remove the pot of milk from the heat and place it in a sink or large bowl filled with ice water.
(5)Store pasteurized milk in the refrigerator.
(1)They purchase product in bulk
(2)They provide storage facilities
(3)They provide good transport facilities
(4)They pass information from retailers to producer and vise versa
(1)They make produce readily available to the customers
(2)They provide jobs for many people
(3)They pass information from the consumers to the wholesalers
(4)They give credits to some consumers
(Pick three only)
(1)The board provides an organised and ready market for various agricultural commodities
(2)it helps to stabilise the prices of farm produce
(3)The board sometimes provides capital to farmers
(4)it advises and encourage farmers to adopt modern farming techniques
(5)it helps to transport the produce of the farmers
(Pick three only)
- co-operative society
(1)They stimulate competition in produce marketing by buying produce in bulk
(2)They have close contact with producers
(3)They reduce the inequality of income distribution by selling to members at reduced rate
(4)They also provide transportation services
(5)They grant loans to members
3a) Mouth –> egg hatches –> intestines –> larva
- it’s bites can cause severe irritation
- heavy louse infestation can lead to restlessness
- Emaciation or loss of weight
- the sores may create room for pathogens to attack the animal
- Scratching for the bites results to sores
- heavy louse infestation can cause death
- isolate infected animals
- Avoid overcrowding of animals
- maintain good sanitation
- spray the animal host with insecticides
- Regular dipping of animals in solutions containing ascaricides
3bii) Protozoa (Eimeria spp)
- blood stained diarrhoea
- change of litter after some time
- vaccination should be regular
- maintain good sanitary measures
- apply coccidiastat to their drinking water
Artificial pasture refers to an area of land covered with forage grasses and legumes which are deliberately planted by man.
(i) extend the growing season of a pasture
(ii) increase the organic matter content of the soil over time because of grass root systems
(iii) reduce weed encroachment
(iv) reduce erosion
(v) produce higher yields
(vi) improve the palatability
(i) mixed production
(ii) intensive farming systems “landless”
(iii) extensive production system
(I) it includes both agriculture and livestock
(ii)it can be either intensive or extensive.
(iii)it used for exploitation of both irrigated or non-irrigated land and they are common in some parts of America, Europe and Asia.
(i) it is mainly used for livestock.
(ii)it is used to breed pigs, chickens, laying hens, cattle and even fish
(iii)they are common in north America, Europe and Asia and in heavy populated areas in general, where the demand for meat and proteins is very high.
(i)it is used on large non-cultivated land where animals can graze freely
(ii)it is use for cattle, to produce meat and milk, sheep and goats.
(iii)It is more common in Central and South America
Zebu cattle are usually red or grey in colour
They are horned
They have loose skin
They have large ears and have a hump above their shoulders.
This breed is used for its milk, meat and as draft animals
Choose any five
= the regulation of body temperature
= lubrication of joints excretion
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The Fertigation Manager ™ was originally developed in Co-operation with Agriculture and Agrifood Canada and support by the National Research Council of Canada. Because of its unique design it was awarded Canadian and US Patents and have won enviromental awards for its water convervation and recycling.
Fertigation Manager ™ is now a key component in our engineered water recycling system in conjunction with the Ozone Pro water sterilization system. It provides a complete turn key water collection and recirculation system that saves the grower up to 40% water and fertilizer costs. Since the system recycles 100% of the fertilized irrigation waste water it meets all required environmental regulations for commercial greenhouses.
It gives us great pleasure to know that the Fertigation Manager ™ is helping growers to save water, fertilizer, and energy costs which in turn improves grower revenue and at the same time it protects our precious environment that surrounds us.
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Below you will find a complete list of lawn and land care services we have to offer here in the Northwest Ohio / Southeast Michigan area.
Tree & shrub spraying
Deep root tree & shrub fertilizing
Insect control in lawns
Perimeter pest control sprays around buildings.
Dutch Elm disease prevention
Oak wilt prevention
Fruit reduction for various trees
Plant nutrient deficiencies
No spray child and pet safe applications for schools hospitals parks etc.
Vegetation control for parking lots fence lines
Weed control for ponds dikes etc.
Sucker control on Crab Apple trees
Over top kill of unwanted grass in shrubs
Weed control for lawns.
Mulching and landscaping


agrimatic is leading the pursuit for sustainable and innovative soilless farming
Through continuously advancing and optimizing our integrated systems, we are revolutionizing and standardizing agriculture while producing more affordable and higher-quality vegetables and fruits, anytime, anywhere.
We endeavor to build a research and development hub that attracts the best minds and talents and provides the nurturing environment to create cutting-edge technology that expands the frontiers of the agriculture industry.
With a rapidly expanding global population, limited fertile land, water scarcity and slow agricultural development, there is a dire need for alternative sources for food security. Another growing concern is the quality of fresh produce, as the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has been increasingly widespread.
Since our inception, we have embarked on the mission to resolve these issues by tailoring unique system designs based on a solid scientific foundation. Through research, experimentation and creative engineering designs our Research and Development team provide and optimize innovative integrated solutions capable of converting any terrain into a highly efficient and productive agricultural “factory”. All while utilizing minimal amounts of our world’s precious non-renewable natural resources.
agrimatic has committed itself to constantly strive to further develop and optimize our home-grown soil-less technology, to provide a secure and stable supply of high-quality, affordable food. With such a technology, we aspire to be the leaders in advanced soil-less and agriculture technologies, and further develop and utilize them to become the largest commercial producer.
We hope that by becoming industry leaders, we encourage others to adopt the same practices, and hence move mankind one step further towards improving their standards of living.
HOW IT WORKS
Aquaponics is a developed technique of soilless agriculture. The method uses a “clean and green” method of growing fish and plants together in a closed system that mimics nature, where plants get their nutrition from the treated waste of the fish.
Our systems achieve a high level of control over the plant environment, achieving superior growth rates, productivity, sustainability, and quality.
One of the most rewarding benefits of our soilless system designs, is that we are able to provide the cleanest products available in the market at prices the average consumer can afford. agrimatic delivers both economical and nutritional value through its wide portfolio of vegetables and fruits.
Fertile arable land is in short supply, and should be used wisely. agrimatic’s unique “plug-n-play” system design not only allows the full flexibility of relocation but also makes good use of other abundant and traditionally unutilized land, relieving some of the pressure on scarce farmland.
agrimatic is able to combat many of the root causes of food scarcity not just in Egypt and the MENA region, but also the world. Our innovative systems work at the forefront of sustainable development, overcoming the scarcity of arable land and clean water, population growth, urbanization, and declining quality.
Research and Development is one of agrimatic’s core pillars and therefore we strive to find and develop unique and innovative calibers in all respective specializations. We have dedicated ourselves to continuously develop the agricultural sector to restore its lead in the global arena, in terms of both product and research.
The beauty of agriculture is its foundational role in any economy, and with naturally increasing demand. agrimatic’s cost efficient and highly productive system designs provide the essential recipe for global expansion. Our know-how fills in the necessary gaps that have been holding back the overdue expansion of soilless farming.
THE AGRIMATIC TEAM
We aim to be champions and a pillar of service to society, and have collected the dedicated talent pool who share the same wish to execute our vision. Our members are comprised of a wide and diverse scope of professions, specializations, and backgrounds, allowing us to continually innovate and advance in the field to reach new frontiers. Our promise is to maintain excellence in all our practices, as excellence is what our society needs and deserves.
Are you a potential client? Investor? Agrimatic citizen? Volunteer? You can build agrimatic your own way.
We provide clients a source of alternative investment through the opportunity of owning their own farm. With attractively high rates of return on investment and the clear knowledge of where your money is going, our offer is scarce to find in today’s market.
Possessing your own land or a background in farming is not a requirement. All you need is the will and desire to become involved in developing the future of agriculture. We provide the rest.


An Introduction to the Monsoon Season and Its Effects
The monsoon season is also known as the rainy season, coming about due to a shift in wind directions that bring excessive rainfall. The monsoons of South Asia are the most famous, but they also occur in North America, Africa and South America.
Throughout most of the year, in areas affected by monsoon, winds blow in the direction from the land to the ocean, keeping the air dry. However, in certain months the wind starts blowing from ocean to the land, providing a welcome relief to conditions of drought in many countries.
The primary cause of monsoon comes from global winds and air pressure, though the exact cause is still not completely understood. Monsoon season will affect Southern Asia, in particular India, most dramatically. Monsoons that take place throughout the rest of the world are smaller and less extreme.
When Is the Monsoon Season?
In general, the monsoon season of India occurs from June to September. The extent of its effects vary from place to place, including how much rain will be seen and how long periods of rain will last. These monsoons are especially useful for India, Bangladesh and Burma or Myanmar - bringing a large portion of their water supply and providing valuable water for subsistence farmers. The economy of these countries largely depends on the success of this season.
The Effects of the Monsoon
Though monsoons are often associated with devastating effects, including famine, the overall effects of the season are positive.
Drought: The countries affected by monsoon season welcome the rain as a point at which drought ends. However, if the rainfall in this season is below average then further drought can be devastating. This leads to food supplies dwindling and crops unable to grow, and many of the area's inhabitants may die of famine.
Floods: Those who make their living from the land welcome the season, where the rains will make a large contribution to the crops they produce. However, when too much rain comes in a short period of time this can cause flash floods that not only damage crops and drown livestock, but also harm inhabitants of the area. However, in less extreme forms these floods help to fertilise the soil.
Agriculture and Economy: The patterns of the monsoon have a huge impact on farmers and their crops and livestock. If the rains don't come as expected then farming patterns can be disrupted. Not to mention the effects of drought and flood, as covered above. The economy of many Indian countries greatly depends on agriculture, meaning that the disruption not only harms health and availability of food, but the economy as a whole and food prices rise dramatically.