Agricultural Cooling - Good for Livestock and Great for Profits
Agricultural cooling systems use misting technology to fight off heat stress, our misting systems and fans keep livestock thriving in optimal climate conditions. Studies show that feed conversion and weight gain are significantly improved with optimal body temperatures. According to a university study, agricultural cooling increases swine growth, showing a 10-20 % increase in weight gain rate, increased profits and reductions in time to market. Comfortable animals are indeed productive animals! For further details, please visit this University of Kentucky study on agricultural cooling.
Cows love our dairy misting systems!
Cool cows produce more milk. Dairy facilities have been wetting cows in feed lines and holding pens for many years for production benefits. But in the free stalls or resting areas, a wet environment is an unsuitable one. The solution is to use misting fans or mist lines to cool cows between milking and feeding times, which is accomplished without any wetting of the animals or stalls. Using flash evaporation, these areas can be cooled up to 35 degrees! Here's more on the benefits of dairy misting.
Controlled climates keep workers safe and happy
Managers in agriculture have been struggling for years to keep their workers safe and productive in hot weather-because employees work longer and better in a cooler climate. Using agricultural cooling technology, your work force will be more productive and more effective with higher morale. In addition to facilitating longer work shifts (by cooling the air by as much as 35 degrees), agricultural misting reduces farm and ranch odors. UC Berkley conducted a study, click agricultural cooling. for more details.


Welcome to Fill-More Seeds Inc. We are a processor and shipper of specialty crops located in the heart of Western Canada’s grain country – Fillmore, Saskatchewan, Canada.
In 1986 Fill-More Seeds Inc. began its operation with the construction of the original plant that was used to process pedigreed seed for retail sale and to process seed for local area growers. In the late eighties, with the rise of pulse crop acreage, we switched from cleaning pedigreed seed to processing specialty crops for export worldwide.
In 1994 a new state of the art processing plant was built. The West Plant was built on track to take full advantage of the rail system and to handle the increase in business that had developed. With these rail links to major seaports, the face of the business began to change. FSI now has the capability to deliver custom packaged specialty crops around the world. In 2007 the East plant (original plant), or as we call it, the East Plant was renovated in order to increase cleaning and shipping capacity. The most recent upgrade was the addition of a light sorter to enhance our shipping program. Intermodals and rail containers are also loaded at this location.
In 2001 FSI purchased three grain elevators – at Osage, Fillmore and Creelman. And in 2002 the Glenavon elevator also came on-line. Local area farmers haul CWB grains into these facilities, wheat, durum and malt barley, as well as oats and feed barley.


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If you plan on undertaking a large landscaping project, there are many factors that need to be considered. You need to have the design drawn up, organize the work, determine who you will hire to complete the job, and you also will need to ensure that you have enough of the right materials to ensure that you can get the job done. One of the most used products when it comes to a large landscaping project is mulch, and this blog is going to explain why you need mulch for your yard, and why you should consider purchasing from a bulk mulch company.
What is Mulch?
If you aren't familiar with mulch by name, you are probably familiar with mulch by nose. If you've ever gone to a garden and find that there is a farm-like smell wafting throughout, chances are that that is probably mulch. Mulch is a fertile layer of natural substances placed around plants to help them grow and look their best. Even just a 2 to 3-inch layer of mulch will help to prevent weeds from sprouting because it will block their access to sunlight and thus prevent them from growing! Mulch can come in a variety of materials and colors. And for those of us who are environmentally conscious, mulch is almost always made of organic materials as well. If you want the plants in your yard to look their absolute best, then you seriously should consider using the services of a bulk mulch company.
Why Bulk Mulch?
While the value of mulch may be clear, buying it in bulk from a bulk mulch company may not be yet. It is perfectly natural to be tentative when considering a large purchase, but buying in bulk will ultimately help you save. This is due to the fact that when you buy in bulk, you save on the cost per unit of mulch. Since many landscaping projects require a lot of mulch, buying in bulk is sure to save you a lot of money compared to buying individual bags.
If you have any other questions, or are ready to buy bulk mulch, feel free to contact us today! We also offer other very high-quality products such as firewood, and we have also been named the best tree removal company in the tri-state area! Contact Stop Chop Drop it today to take your landscaping project to the next level!


Benefits of Fennel herb
Fennel is a herb native to the Mediterranean region which gained popularity ever since the Middle Ages when it was cultivated near monasteries. Also, fennel is one of the nine sacred herbs of the saxons which was capable to cure the nine instances of the illness.
Description of Fennel herbFennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an edible, perrenial herb which resembles dill. It was discovered in the Mediterranean region and south-east Asia (from east of Morroco and Portugal all the way to Pakistan). The biggest growers of fennel today are: the United States, France, India and Rusia. Fennel was brought to North America by the Spanish missionaires to be grown in their own medicinal gardens. In California it is known under the name of "star anise". The fact that this herb was used in the ancient times is shown by the traditions presented in mythology. In Greek myths this plant was associated with Dionysus (the god of feasts and wine). It is also said that intelligence came from the gods and reached the humans through a fennel stem. Fennel was considered to have magical characteristics. In the Middle Ages during the summer solstice this herb was placed by the door in order to fend off the evil spirits. What is more, the plant seeds were used to block the keyhole to keep the ghosts from entering the homes.
Fennel seeds are 4-8 cm long, thin and slightly curved with colors that vary from brown to light green. The bittersweet smell and the slightly minty taste make this herb similar to ansine. Many languages (like Hindoo, Indonesian, Hungarian) contain only one word for both fennel and ansine. Fennel fruits - seeds are an old type of seasoning found in the Mediterranean region. These are used to make pickles, scented bread, scented vinegar, meat, fish, sea fruits. The poor would use fennel to appease the hunger in the Lent period but also for spicing up meals.
Proprieties and benefits of FennelIt is believed from folklore that this herb has mysterious vitalistic characters. It was believed that snakes would digest fennel to shed their skin and to sharpen their vision. Likewise, it was believed that this herb has a rejuvenating effect on man and helps the eye sight. Moreover, fennel stimulates lactation and loss of weight. The consumption in excessive quantities of fennel is not indicated because it can lead to muscular convulsions and even hallucinations.
Fennel contains many minerals and vitamins: vitamin C, fibers, manganese, potasium, magnesium, calcium, iron, vitamin B3 etc. The vitamin C from the bulb of the plant is antibacterian and very useful to the immune system. Furthermore the fennel bulb is an important source of fibers which help reduce the cholesterol level. Also, the fibers from this herb can prevent intestinal cancer owing to the fact that they can eliminate toxins and cancerous substances from intestines. The herb is rich in potasium - an essential mineral which helps decrease the high blood pressure that can cause a heart attack.
Fennel seeds, leaves and roots are edible, but the fat extracted from the fennel seeds was proved to be toxic even in small quantities - leading to skin rashes, breathing problems and nausea.
Mixtures and treatmentsOwing to the invigorating and purifying effects that fennel has over the human body, it can be used in treating bruises, cellulitis, obesity, retaining water, eliminating the toxins from the body, halitosis, inflamations of the mouth. Fennel helps eliminate the common cold and reduce the bouts of cough due to its expectorant nature (contains big quantity of alpha-pinen). The steam resulting from the boiling of the fennel leaves in water alleviates asthma and bronchitis.
The mixtures and infusions from dry fennel seeds eliminate stomachaches and stimulate digestion. In childrens? case fennel is a good remedy against intestinal worms by administering light infusions of fennel leaves and seeds. The fennel mixture is used to sharpen the eyesight and alleviate eye irritations. Fennel seeds and roots unclog the liver, spleen, billiary bladder and eliminate cramps. In order to prepare an infusion of fennel seed it is necessary to crush a spoonfull of fennel seeds in a cup of water or milk. The container in which the mixture is being prepared must not be made out of metal. After boiling the mixture, 10 minutes are necessary for it to cool. Two-three cups of this mixtures should be consumed daily.
The tea from fennel leaves and seeds is beneficial for removing intestinal worms and bacteria. The syrup made from fennel juice alleviates the violent bouts of cough. The volatile oil is antiseptic, sedative, carminative, expectorant and it is used in the making of soap and perfumes. The herb also has a very valued effect: if it is pulverized in coops and stables it keeps the flees away.


Our mushroom production is organic certified. We use the finest available organic raw materials from our own organic farm and from local farms in the Bekaa Valley, and import the spawn for the various strains we spawn from Europe’s leading providers. We currently produce organic specialty mushrooms like Oyster mushrooms, Red-Wine Cap or King Stropharia mushrooms, Shiitake and others.
Our Specialty mushrooms have renowned health benefits which have been appreciated in various cultures. Oyster mushrooms for example have been enjoyed in Asian cultures for thousands or years. They are Gluten Free, low on calories, fat free and very low on Sodium. They are rich in nutrients as they are high in protein and fiber, and contain significant levels of zinc, iron, calcium, vitamin C, Folic acid, and Vitamins B1 & B2. They have medicinal properties and are antioxidents and anti-cancer. Oyster mushroom varieties under production include the Florida variation, summer & winter Oyster mushrooms, as well as the Golden Oyster mushrooms, featuring in the photo above.


In the revised national budget for 2023, one million Norwegian kroner has been allocated for awareness initiatives in agriculture. These funds will be used for a temporary grant program aimed at increasing knowledge and interest in sustainable food production. Various organizations, institutions, and municipalities have applied for these funds, and the projects that will receive grants have now been announced.
“These projects, each in their own way, highlight the importance of Norwegian agriculture. The initiatives are particularly targeted towards children and young people and are intended to increase knowledge and interest in sustainable food production. To ensure an active agricultural sector in the future, it’s crucial that children and young people learn about what agriculture actually entails. Knowledge forms the basis for interest, which in turn can contribute to recruitment,” stated Geir Pollestad, Minister of Agriculture and Food.
The projects receiving grants are:
Telemark Agricultural Company In collaboration with the State Administration of Vestfold and Telemark, Telemark Agricultural Company has been working on the project “Promotion of Sustainable Food Production & Reputation Building in Agriculture in Vestfold and Telemark.” The project has resulted in a website about food production and the connection between diet and sustainability, which has been well-received and widely used. The company aims to develop an educational program based on this website for use in middle schools and high schools. Grant: 225,000 Norwegian kroner.
Skjetlein Upper Secondary School The grant covers expenses for a project plan where the school’s teachers offer an educational program for students in middle school and those studying restaurant and food subjects in high school. The target audience is schools in the Trondheim area, with a broad reach. Students are invited to participate in an educational program related to the school farm’s production. The goal is to create interest in careers in the sector, inspire students to grow their own produce, and demonstrate the importance of agriculture. Grant: 100,000 Norwegian kroner.
Asker and Bærum Municipalities The application pertains to an extensive collaborative project between Asker and Bærum municipalities, featuring both educational and practical content for students in the municipalities in partnership with visiting farms. The application seeks support for the “The Farm as a Learning Arena” project, which builds on experiences from “Inn På Tunet” (On the Farm). The objective is to facilitate cooperation between schools and farmers so that students gain a better understanding of the values of agriculture and locally grown food. Grant: 225,000 Norwegian kroner.
Museum Nord The application is for the “GaiaDrøv” initiative, a concept for disseminating knowledge and a traveling exhibition about the significance of sheep in Arctic regions, with a focus on Vesterålen and Northern Norway. The primary target group is children and young people aged 6-18. The aim is to generate interest in agriculture and contribute to increased recruitment while creating understanding in the population about the use of open grazing land. Grant: 225,000 Norwegian kroner.
Nature and Youth (Natur og Ungdom) The application covers the projects “Agricultural Committee” and “Green Spatak.” The Agricultural Committee is intended to generate increased interest and knowledge among youth about agriculture. They aim to further develop the committee through resource materials, courses, and network development. Green Spatak is a project where young people aged 16-30 have the opportunity to volunteer for ten days during the summer on a farm, pasture, or with a grazing team. Through increased knowledge, the goal is to enhance understanding of agriculture’s importance for biodiversity and the climate and counter polarization, especially regarding predators. Grant: 225,000 Norwegian kroner.


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Bionatics has increased its online plant nursery to ease growing demand for plants and trees stemming from several continents. Seeking to satisfy the CG market for specific trees and plants, the 50 new virtual seeds are available for immediate download and use from Bionatics’ website.
Dedicated to bringing plant diversity to the CG world, Bionatics has increased its plant library with 50 new species ready for use in its plant modeling and simulation software packages. Now users may generate white firs, Mexican dates, eucalyptus trees, teak, figs, African hairbrush cactus and various other species.
Collaborating with its clients such as Oiko Entertainment who needed specific trees from the plains of Africa such as the baobab tree, Bionatics is setting a standard for getting the client what he needs. Frederick Tibout, Founder and President of Oiko Entertainment comments :
Each plant and tree has an expression of the genetic coding of its real-life counterpart embedded into it. Using a stochastic calculation, the virtual seed is able to produce an infinite number of procedurally different variations of the plant. Using virtual seeds, a new concept in plant modeling, users are literally able to sprout their scenes with life with models that are botanically correct.
Age, set seasons, control levels of detail and more have made Bionatics the choice software for plant modeling. Coupled with a vast and diverse and an ever-expanding plant nursery, the user is able to purchase and download any available virtual seed directly from Bionatics’ site and generate the desired model with a few clicks of the mouse. Saving on production time and streamlining workflow, plants and trees are now accessible and viable means of populating games as well as any outdoor scenery. For more information on Bionatics products and plants, please visit www.bionatics.com.
Price and availability
Prices vary according to product (60 USD to 150 USD) and quantity purchased. 50 percent reduction with 40 or more plants purchased. Plants may be purchased online once one of the following products has been purchased (EASYnat, natFX for 3ds max, natFX for Maya, REALnat).


Call for Proposals Webinar: Feasibility Study on a Grain Transport System for Ukraine
7 November 2022 at 14:00 - 15:30
EIT Food is launching a call to address one of the critical food issues facing Europe and many other countries today – the Russian invasion’s impact on grain exports from Ukraine. The Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture has set a challenge to find ways to transport grain long distances (e.g. a grain pipeline) to mitigate their dependency on export by sea through ports affected by the Russian invasion.
EIT Food seeks consortia with the competence and experience to address this critical issue through a feasibility study.
The Call for Proposals for the Feasibility Study on a Grain Transport System for Ukraine will launch on 6 November 2022, and the deadline for proposals will be 6 January 2023.
This special webinar will discuss the requirements for the proposed proposals, eligibility criteria, and the application process for the Call. Please also share this invitation with your contacts.


It was late afternoon when a loud crack and thundering crash came from the food forest. See what happened when this 30m giant fell.
Formidable Vegetable return to their roots for a very special permaculture action party at Djanbung Gardens in Nimbin – the place where it all began! Djanbung custodian, designer & permaculture pioneer Robyn Francis is a permie-legend, having taught over 150 permaculture design courses, spreading the movement all over the world from the UK & NZ …
Something unusual caught my eye at the bottom of the meadow near the forest. It was a koala
First ever bi-lingual PDC in English and Mandarin at Djanbung Gardens Permaculture College, January 2019
The LandsEnd forge space at Djanbung Gardens is happening. It’s been an important part of our vision to offer such a space for people to revive and share skills in the important ancient art of blacksmithing, tool and knife making. Blacksmiths underpin all other crafts and trades as they are the ones who forge their …
Polly, the adorable permaculture pig, passes over the rainbow bridge, Friday 29th June, after a long life well lived and loved at Djanbung Gardens.
Imagine a stand-alone solar power system that costs nothing created completely from salvaged hardware. It’s amazing how much waste there is in the solar industry.
The new date has been set for the annual Permaculture Open Day at Djanbung gardens. It is to be a a Fibre and Fix-it Fair. Confirmed as Saturday August 18.
Robyn Francis asks 13 important questions regarding the polarized debate of a vegan society, what about the animals, and are there better ways to solve the world’s food, farming and environmental problems.
It was 30 years ago that I accompanied Bill Mollison to India to teach the first full Permaculture Design Course (PDC) there in 1987. This year I returned to India to honour the anniversary as a keynote speaker at the 13th International Permaculture Conference (IPC), held in Hyderabad, and as lead teacher of the IPC-PDC. …


Organic horticulture may seem to be a very complicated matter when examined closely. If you want a natural garden, you will have to find out about things such as natural bug repellent or pH balances of a soil. If you are inexperienced with gardening, making the switch to organic methods may be a challenge for you. To succeed, you must learn as much as possible about organic gardening principles. For valuable advice, keep reading.
Utilize your garden tool handles as convenient makeshift rulers. Tools with substantial handles, like rakes, hoes and large shovels are great for taking measurements. Measure the handles with a tape measure laid out in the floor. Label the distances with a permanent marker. Now, every time you work in your garden, you are going to have a powerful ruler at the touch of your fingertips.
Plant perennials that are slug-proof. It is alarming to see how quickly slugs, and their cousin snails, can annihilate a plant. These pests gravitate to young perennials with smooth, tender, thin leaves. There are, however, certain types of perennials that slugs and snails hate. Most of these varieties either have tough leaves or taste unappealing. Good choices in this category are plants such as achillea, campanula, and euphorbia. Heuchera and helleborus also work well.
Good green gardens begin from seeds, not plants. Starting with your own seeds is more environmentally friendly than buying plants from a nursery. Most nurseries use a lot of plastic that is not recycled. If you want to buy plants, find a nurseries that uses organic methods or grow your plants from seeds.
You don’t need a costly chemical solution to deal with powdery mildew in your garden. Mix a little liquid soap and baking soda in water. Then, spray this mixture onto all of your infected plants once each week till the mildew is gone. Baking soda will bring no damage to your plants, and will treat the mildew in a gentle and efficient manner.
Autumn not only means colder weather but new vegetables to plant. This year, instead of using your regular clay pots to plant your kale and lettuce, use a pumpkin as the container instead! Simply carve open the top of a pumpkin so you can remove the innards, and then spray inside and out with something like Wilt-Pruf to prevent pumpkin rotting. Now this is completed, it is time to get planting!
A wheelbarrow and kneeling bench or stool are smart investments for your garden. Gardening can be very tough on your knees, so a kneeling stool that is ergonomic and lightweight can make things much more comfortable and enjoyable. As well, gardening can involve some heavy lifting and moving, so a strong wheelbarrow can really make that aspect much more effortless.
If you have planted vegetables within your garden, make sure that they are getting at least six hours of sunlight each day. Most vegetables that can be grown need that much sun to grow well and quickly. Some flowers also need six hours of daily direct sun in order to grow and blossom well.
Prior to planting your garden, devise a plan. Use this to remind you where certain things were planted, later when they start sprouting. It’s also a good way to keep smaller plants from getting swallowed up by the rest of your garden.
Now, you shouldn’t get your hopes up and believe that a few tips are going to turn you into an instant professional gardener. However, these tips are a great starting point if you do plan to grow organically. As you implement these tips and hone your skills, you’ll be a professional green-thumb-holder in no time.
To attract insects that will benefit your garden, plant heather. Heather will attract bees early in the spring as well as other beneficial insects. Beds of heather are largely undisturbed and make a perfect living space for spiders, beetles and a variety of other beneficial tenants. With this knowledge at hand, it is in your best interest to wear gloves when tending the heather.


Mykhaylo Draganchuk's book in Hungarian, No-Till for Beginners, was published thanks to the members of the TMG Association, who led the translation, took care of the proofreading and financed the whole project.
The Ukrainian farmer is very succinct on 150 pages, so it is safe to say that this is the first professional book on the subject in Hungarian, with Hungarian aspects added.
This book is a practical knowledge tool. From the first steps of no-till to a roughly step-by-step plan to get the results you want!
It is a must-read for any farmer who wants to break with the old, habitual, soil-exploiting way of growing crops.
Pick up the book to help you revitalise your soil!
We are a group of farmers, experts and researchers committed to the regeneration of arable land in the Carpathian Basin.
„Regenerative farmers bring exploited soils to life using nature as a model. By leaving the ploughing, maintaining the live roots and continuously covering the surface, they create a suitable habitat for the beneficial organisms of the soil. This diverse ecosystem is the key to the healthy and sustainable functioning of agricultural soils and the survival of our civilization.” – Vitália Víg, soil ecologist
The TMG Association aims to adapt the system of soil renewal agriculture (TMMG) in Hungary and to enable its application as successfully and efficiently as possible.
We would like to make the work of our professional organization and the knowledge accumulated by our members available to a wider audience.
Regenerative agriculture is the way of the thinking man. This is not a final destination, but a journey on the path of lifelong learning. We believe that a paradigm shift is needed for the development of agriculture and the future of humanity.
To spread knowledge even more widely and build possible collaborations, we would like to connect with other organizations and companies that consider regenerative agriculture and the renewal of our soils important.
„Our farm started unfolding around 2010. We started farming without a plough: this was normal for us, but at that time we still had little knowledge of the principles of soil regenerative agriculture. Our knowledge has gradually grown over the years, based on experience gained on our lands and through continuous learning. After one of Attila Kökény's lectures, the idea arose that the fastest way to achieve success through soil renewal is to share the experience gained with our fellow farmers. After all, the knowledge forty farmers can acquire in a year, one farmer can only acquire in decades. Encouraged by the success of our annual meetings, we decided to become an organization and officially represent regenerative agriculture in the Carpathian Basin." – Attila Szabó, President of the TMG Association
The time of the lone wolves is over. Why stumble alone when we can do so much more together?


Farm Location: 39775 Alta Murrieta, Murrieta, CA 92563
Serving Our Special Needs Community
Cultivation Inclusion Farm is the brainchild of four dedicated women with special needs children. Julia Caron, Samantha Morton, Doreen Camerota and Laura Valencia are dynamic women who worked very hard to make this space what it is today. They built an environment for young adults with special needs that is focused on helping them develop practical skills in a garden setting.
In 2014, this 3-plus acre plot owned by the city became available. These women signed a lease with the City of Murrieta and started Cultivating Inclusion. The garden officially opened in the Fall of 2015.
As time passed, volunteers came and went, but one dedicated woman, Mary Ann Tams, stayed and took the lead as Garden Director after the founding members lives took them in different directions. The mother of four, the youngest with Down Syndrome, Mary Ann has been involved with the special needs community since 1997. After retiring from working for the State of California, she devoted herself to Cultivation Inclusion full time in 2015. The garden became a 501c3 non-profit in June of 2018. Mary Ann’s core group of volunteers help make this garden the success that it has become.
The garden consists of raised beds and in-ground rows suited for vegetable growing, as well as room for trees, flowers and native plants. There are two large orchards of various fruit trees.
Partnering with several organizations, the garden provides a safe environment for participants do meaningful work while acquiring skills that might help them find employment in farming or gardening occupations. The garden also provides space for horticultural therapy, and the food that is grown is donated to local food banks.
Mary Ann and Cultivating Inclusion hope to inspire more like-minded people to join the team and help grow the programs. Please send an email if you'd like to get involved or make a donation to this worthwhile organization.
Mary Ann Tams, Cultivating Inclusion Garden Director
Cultivating inclusion partners with, and is endorsed by, Care Rite Vocational and Towards Maximum Independence, day care programs for Special Needs Adults and is funded by the state of California.
Cultivating Inclusion currently works with four food banks and all the food grown at the farm is donated to them. These organizations include Western Eagle, Community Mission of Hope, Murrieta Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul.
The garden is funded by donations and is always looking to raise funds for the programs it provides. In the past, there have been grant awards as well as donations from individuals, both large and small. It all helps!
Currently, the garden is exploring ways to involve more community members. The most recent event is a painting class in the garden, and there are plans for a succulent potting class using hollowed-out pumpkins in November.
Classes are meant to be fun and educational, and will raise funds for the garden and its programs.
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There is worldwide concern about the increase in atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHG) because of their impact on global climate change. Emissions from agricultural systems are considered to be responsible for 10 to 20 % of the annual increase in anthropogenic GHG emissions. Agricultural soils have significantly contributed to the increase in atmospheric CO2 as all soils have lost on average 23% of their C since cultivation. Terrestrial ecosystems are considered potential major future sinks of C and could partially offset the increase in atmospheric CO2. Enhanced C sequestration in soils requires either an increase in primary productivity without an equivalent increase in mineralization of plant residues and soil organic matter (SOM), or a decrease in C mineralization without commensurate decrease in primary production. As conservation tillage usually enhances the sequestration of C by soils, it has the potential to contribute to the mitigation of climate change. However, results from many experiments around the world show that conservation tillage may increase emission of N2O under some circumstances, offsetting C sequestration benefits. Thus, the overall impact of conservation tillage on climate change remains to be proven.
An ongoing field project is conducted to test that in a typical CA Central Valley farming system, a reduction in the rate of soil C cycling, induced by minimum tillage, leads to a predictable increase in soil C sequestration and a change in greenhouse gas emissions across the landscape.
This field project, funded by the Kearney Foundation of Soil Science, includes the following objectives:
1. To identify and quantify C input pathways and their
spatial and temporal variations at the field scale;
Poch,R.M., J.W. Hopmans, J. Six, D.E. Rolston, J.L. MacIntyre. 2005. A field-scsale carbon budget for furrow irrigation. Submitted. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment.


Help us make a positive impact! By planting specific types of fast-growing trees, fruit trees, hardwoods and food crops in a systematic manner over a four year period, families can positively change their lives forever. Forest Gardens consist of thousands of trees that provide families with sustainable food sources, livestock feed, products to sell, fuel wood and a 400% increase in their annual income in four years.
The challenge we face is how to train hundreds of millions of farmers to plant Forest Gardens. Most smallholder farmers world-wide are low-literate, highly dispersed, chronically hungry, and living in extreme poverty. They own, on average, less than five acres, and are dependent upon tree products from local forests for their survival.
Your donation has a direct impact on the earth and lives of the people who need it most. By helping us plant trees, you give families the ability to transition from unsustainable farming techniques to a Forest Garden system. Your donation not only sustains and empowers them, but also changes their lives forever.
Find out how to help:


Get the most out of your cultivation floor. Attend the ErfGoed Grow Academy online.
Would you like to know everything about working perfectly with the ErfGoedFloor? Join the ErfGoed Grow Academy now. With experts Arlet Dechering and Taeke Dijkstra (Delphy)! The sessions will be held in English.
ErfGoed specialises in sustainable cultivation floors and irrigation technology. We help growers to capitalize on the ErfGoedFloor and to achieve maximum production results, in terms of numbers and quality.
This ErfGoed Grow Academy consists of 2 online sessions of about 1.5 hours each.
It covers the following subjects:
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Our co-operation with AgroSevTorg began in 2012, when we first decided to grow rapeseed. In the first year we planted 1,500 hectares with the new crop. Together with Agrosevtorg specialists, we experimented on our fields with different varieties and hybrids of rape. We can't say that we got an excellent result at once: it was difficult while we were honing the technology. But thanks to the well-coordinated work of our agrotechnical service and specialists of the supplier company, who were and still are travelling with us to the fields as soon as necessary, we were able to achieve an average yield of more than 20 centners per hectare. Today we sow rape on four and a half thousand hectares out of 20 thousand. For our farm, whose fields are not located in the most favourable soil and climate zone, Rapool hybrids are the best choice.
For many years we have been producing elite seeds. For Agrosevtorg, the official distributor of the German Seed Alliance, we grow seeds of high-yielding peas Astronaut and Madonna. In 2018, we launched a new joint project to multiply elite spring wheat seeds “Aquilon”. I think we will only develop our partnership with Agrosevtorg in the future


According to the California Rare Fruit Growers (http://www.crfg.org/), there are seven main species of Kiwi: Chinese Egg Gooseberry (Actinidia coriacea); Kiwifruit (A. deliciosa); Hardy Kiwi (A. arguta); Super-hardy Kiwi (A. kolomikta); Red Kiwi (A. melanandra); Silver Vine (A. polygama) and Purple Kiwi (A. purpurea).
Kiwifruit in the store is typically from a cultivar or hybrid of A deliciosa. While this Kiwi typically requires a long frost-free growing season of about 240 days, there are hybrids and cultivars of the Hardy Kiwi and Super-Hardy Kiwi that can survive and grow in the midwestern states.
They may not thrive, but they will survive and bear fruit. According to the University of Illinois, the Hardy Kiwi will grow in most gardens and produce large grape-like fruit that can be eaten, peel and all.
from the University of Wisconsin-http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/Features/fruits/kiwi/kiwi.htm
- A. rufa
- A. melanandra (red kiwi)
- A. glaucophylla
- A. chinensis
- A. latifolia
- A. indochinensis
- A. chinensis 'Hort16A'
- A. macrosperma
- A. arguta (Hardy Kiwi)
- A. fulvicoma
- A. deliciosa 'Hayward'
- A. arguta var. purpurea (purple kiwi)
- A. guilinensis
- A. setosa
- A. chrysantha
- A. eriantha
Oh, and what a variety of fruit. The Kiwi found in grocery stores are huge in comparison to the fruit from the Hardy Kiwi.
Originally from the forests of China, this plant was brought to New Zealand for commercial cultivation. The Kiwi typically grows as a woody, twining vine. They are dioecious, meaning there are male and female plants. The viability of the female and male flower is rather short and as such, is very dependent on bees or other insects for effective pollination.
While there is little commercial cultivation of Kiwis in the states, outside of California, given enough work, I think these could be a nice, much sought-after specialty crop. For me, it is certainly one to watch and do more research.
A subject very important to my daughter, is how to store or preserve them. According to what I have found on the internet, there are three basic ways to preserve Kiwi: freezing; drying and mixing with strawberries to make a strawberry-kiwi jam or jelly. I have frozen them before and while the flavor remains, they do get to be a bit squishy. As for the strawberry-kiwi jam, I have ever made it, but have enjoyed it once or twice on hot toast. Mmmmm...... yummy...
Internet Kiwi References:
Kiwi information from the University of Wisconsin: http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/Features/fruits/kiwi/kiwi.htm
Kiwi information from the University of Illinois
Nutritional data on the Kiwi
North American Fruit Explorers – Kiwifruit Interest Group


Crops are grown for gold and XP.
Growing and Fertilizing CropsEdit
To grow crops, build a farm using the Shop menu. Then, click on the hand icon to open the crop list.
Each crop has a different grow time. This is also the amount of time it will be available for harvest after it's grown. Example: strawberries take one minute to grow. You will have one minute to harvest them before they rot and must be cleared. Hint: In the crop list, click plant all to automatically plant crops in all open farms. This will not allow you to cancel the crop while they are growing, though.Drag and hold clouds over crops to fertilize them. This doesn't affect grow time or increase rewards, but it does make a cute little rainbow over the crops.
To care for a friends crops, click any crop without care hearts above it. You can also refresh rotten crops.


It’s November, already. How late can one still plant spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils?
Until the ground has frozen solid. But best before that – say soon after the first frost.
Please remind me which are bulbs – if any – that squirrels won’t dig up?
Daffodils, for sure. In addition, squirrels do not like the taste of Snowdrop bulbs, or Grape Hyacinth, Fritillaria, Alliums or Scilla. All these except Alliums bloom early in spring and are ephemeral – their leaves disappear until the following spring.
I realize that Tulips are sometimes called “annuals” in DC, because they can’t survive our boiling hot summers the way they thrive up north. But I want to plant them anyway every fall. How can I stop squirrels from digging them up?
Use Hardware cloth (pictured) – which is a fine steel mesh that you can easily cut with wire-cutters or strong scissors. Plant your tulip bulbs a good six inches or more deep, not in a straight line, but a clump, bulbs each about 5 to 6 inches apart. Then cover with soil, and place the steel mesh overtop, securing it with stakes or rocks. Mask the top with leaves or mulch. Remove the hardware cloth before any shoots appear in spring.
Last year I made a huge mistake. I planted my beautiful Leucojum bulbs (Summer Snowflakes) much too close to my longstanding Alliums – in fact I forgot the Alliums were there. So springtime was grand central station – a terrible mess, and the Leucojums got overwhelmed. This fall, with great difficulty, and much gentleness, I have dug up all the Leucojum bulbs. I will plant them in a much better place. But these bulbs, which all have grown fatter, and have a big spray of roots out the bottom, also have grown shoots out the top – six-inch long white shoots that are quite green on top. I don’t know why, in early November, they think it’s time to come up. What should I do?
Just plant them. Cover them up with nice rich soil, covering the green tops. The cold weather is going to discourage their further growth until spring.
Remember all the acorns last fall? Baby oak trees now swamp me. However many I try to eradicate, more are still coming up. Ideas?
Nothing magic. Soften the earth by watering the seedling well, to make sure you get the (by now) long taproot. Use either the classic, single- pronged weeder, or the two-pronged so-called Jekyll weeder – favorite of British gardening guru Gertrude Jekyll.
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With each degree of global warming, monsoons are likely to increase by 5%, according to one of the key points of the analysis.
While more rain seems like a good thing, too much (or too little) can damage the crops. India relies on this seasonal rainfall to get the crops it needs to feed the world’s second largest country. However, the authors suggest that climate change will have a negative impact on their agriculture if it is left unabated.
It is not just an increase in monsoon rainfall that this study suggests, but variability as well.
This includes longer periods of drought, when rain is most needed.
A “more chaotic” and “more unpredictable” future lies ahead of us
For example, rice, an important food source on the Indian subcontinent, is very sensitive to changes in rainfall. Plants need rainfall, especially during the initial growth phase. But too little or too much at once can damage the plants.
“The problem with the increased variability, however, is the reduced predictability, which makes it difficult for farmers to deal with the monsoons,” Levermann, who is affiliated with the Potsdam Institute, told CNN.
Agricultural policy expert Devinder Sharma told CNN that agricultural practices will have to adapt to this climate variability, but how exactly this will remain remains unknown.
“We don’t know how climate change will affect us. It could eventually be heavy rain, followed by drought or hurricanes. It will not be uniform. This will create many problems for the agricultural sector and also for the economy.”
The story underlines the influence of humans on the intensification of precipitation
“Among the unabated climate change, the CO2 effect is by far the strongest effect and the change in the monsoons will dominate over all natural and other man-made effects,” says Levermann.


All You Need To Know About Chicken Coops - Raising Chickens Made Easy
Do you have plans to get a chicken coop and start raising chickens in your backyard? If yes, then you've landed on the right page! This article aims to provide you with all the essential information about chicken coops - ranging from the advantages of keeping chickens to the various types of pens you can choose from. Regardless of whether you're a beginner or an experienced farmer, this guide will offer you valuable insights to ensure that your chickens are happy and well-cared for.
Chicken coops are an essential part of raising chickens, whether you're doing it for eggs, meat, or as a hobby. Constructing a chicken coop may appear overwhelming, but it can be a delightful and fulfilling endeavor with the correct information and tools. In this article, we'll cover everything you need about chicken coops, including design, construction, maintenance, and safety.
A Chicken Coop is a shelter or housing structure specifically designed for chickens. It provides a secure place for your chickens to sleep and lay eggs and protects them from predators and harsh weather conditions. It also helps keep your chickens healthy and prevents them from wandering off into your neighbor's yard.
Benefits of Raising Chicken
Raising chickens is becoming increasingly popular due to the many benefits they offer. One of the most apparent benefits is having access to fresh, healthy eggs. Backyard chicken eggs are not only tastier than store-bought eggs, but they're also richer in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. Additionally, chickens produce high-quality fertilizer that can be used to nourish your garden. Chicken manure contains abundant nitrogen and other essential nutrients required for plant growth. It is an excellent option for individuals seeking an eco-friendly and organic method to fertilize their garden.
In addition, chickens serve as natural pest exterminators by consuming insects and other pests that may cause harm to your garden. Allowing more chickens to roam around your yard can lessen the need for harmful chemicals and pesticides. Furthermore, watching chickens can be a source of entertainment for you and your family. Whether dust bathing or chasing each other around the yard, chickens will surely put a smile on your face. Overall, raising chickens is a rewarding and sustainable way to produce your own food and contribute to a healthier, happier home
Types of chicken coops
Several types of Chicken Coops are available, each with pros and cons. Let's check a few of the most popular types of coops.
Traditional Chicken Coops are the most common type of coop and are perfect for small flocks. A range of sizes and shapes are available for them, and they can be constructed from materials like plastic, wood, or metal. They typically have a door for easy access and a nesting box for your chickens to lay eggs. Traditional coops are easy to maintain and can be moved around your yard.
Chicken Tractors are movable coops that allow your chickens to forage in different areas of your yard. They are usually made from lightweight materials, such as PVC or wood, and have wheels for easy mobility. Chicken Tractors are great for larger flocks and can be moved daily to provide fresh grass and bugs for your chickens.
Portable Coops are similar to Chicken Tractors but are designed to be even more lightweight and easy to move. They are typically made from plastic or canvas and are perfect for those who want to raise chickens on a small scale. Portable coops can be set up and taken down quickly and are great for those who want to try raising chickens without committing to a permanent coop.
DIY Chicken Coops
If you're handy with tools, you might want to consider building your own Chicken Coop. But try to check out Tractor Supply or shop for all the necessary supplies, from lumber and hardware to feeders and waterers. DIY Coops are a great way to save money and create a custom coop that meets your needs. Plenty of DIY Chicken Coop plans are available online, or you can design your own. Just ensure you have the materials and tools to complete the project.
Choosing the Right Chicken Coop
When it comes to chicken coops, there are many options to choose from. When choosing the ideal coop for your group of chickens, there are several crucial factors to take into account, including:
When deciding on the area of your chicken coop, it's important to consider the number of chickens you intend to keep. It's recommended to provide a minimum of 2-3 square ft of space per bird inside the coop and at least 8-10 square ft of space per bird in the outdoor run (if you have one).
Chicken coops can be made from different materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. The wooden chicken coop is the most common and can be the most aesthetically pleasing, but they need more maintenance than metal or plastic coops.
Good ventilation is essential for keeping your chickens healthy and preventing the buildup of moisture and ammonia. Look for a coop with plenty of vents or windows for good airflow.
As we mentioned earlier, predators are a major concern for backyard chicken keepers. Look for a coop with sturdy locks and hardware cloth (a heavy-duty wire mesh) to keep predators out.
Building Your Coops
Once you have all the materials and a design plan, it's time to start building your coop. Here are the steps you'll need to follow:
Build the frame: The first step in building a chicken coop is constructing the frame. This involves measuring and cutting lumber to the appropriate lengths and fastening the pieces with screws or nails to create the basic structure of the coop.
Add the walls: Once the frame is in place, you can add the walls. This can be done by attaching sheets of plywood or other suitable materials to the frame using nails or screws. Make sure to leave openings for windows and doors.
Install the roof: The next step is to install the roof. This can be done using plywood sheets or metal roofing materials. Make sure to choose a weather-resistant material that will provide adequate protection for your chickens.
Add the doors: After the roof is in place, you can add the doors. These can be simple wooden doors or more elaborate ones with windows or other decorative features. Install hardware such as hinges and locks to keep the doors secure.
Install the nesting boxes: Nesting boxes are essential for chickens to lay their eggs in. These can be built into the walls or installed as separate units inside the coop. Ensure you provide enough nesting boxes for your hens and make them easily accessible for egg collection.
Install the roosting bars: Roosting bars are where chickens sleep at night. These can be installed using wooden dowels or other suitable materials. Ensure enough space for your chickens to roost comfortably and safely.
Add the chicken wire or hardware cloth: To keep your chickens safe from predators, installing chicken wire or hardware cloth around the entire coop is important. This will prevent animals like raccoons and foxes from getting inside and harming your birds.
Paint or stain the coop: Finally, you can paint or stain it to protect the wood from weather damage and give it a finished look. Choose a non-toxic paint or stain that is safe for your chickens.
Tips for Building Your Coops
Building a chicken coop can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. Below are some helpful tips to simplify the process:
Plan ahead and have a clear design plan.
Use quality materials to ensure your coop lasts for years.
Make sure your coop is easy to clean.
Provide plenty of ventilation to keep your chickens healthy.
Include nesting boxes and roosting bars.
Consider adding a chicken run.
Benefits of Having a Chicken Coops
There are many benefits to having your own Chicken Coop. Here are some of the top benefits:
One of the most apparent advantages of keeping chickens is the availability of fresh eggs. There's nothing quite like cracking open a freshly-laid egg from your own flock for breakfast. Moreover, you'll have the assurance of knowing precisely where your eggs originated from and how they were produced.
Chickens produce high-quality fertilizer that can be used to fertilize your garden or lawn. Chicken manure is rich in nitrogen and other nutrients that can improve soil quality and plant growth.
Raising chickens can be a great educational experience for children and adults alike. It teaches responsibility, respect for animals and can help promote a more sustainable way of living.
Compared to other pets, chickens are relatively low-cost to keep. Once your coop is set up, the ongoing costs are mainly food and bedding, which are relatively inexpensive.
Chickens can be great companions and can provide a sense of calm and relaxation. Numerous individuals find that observing their chickens is one of the great ways to relax and unwind after a long day.
Chickens are natural pest control agents. They love to eat bugs, slugs, and other pests that can damage your garden. By letting your chickens roam around your yard, you can reduce the need for pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
Chickens are entertaining to watch and can give time of enjoyment for you and your family. Whether running around the yard or dust-bathing in the sun, chickens are sure to put a smile on your face.
Raising your chickens can be a sustainable method of producing food. It can aid in reducing your carbon footprint and promote a more sustainable way of life. Additionally, you'll have the gratification of being aware of your food's source and production process.
Maintaining Your Chicken Coop
Proper chicken coop maintenance is essential for your chickens' health and well-being. Some tasks to perform regularly include:
Cleaning and Sanitizing the Coop
In order to prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria and parasites, it's important to clean and sanitize the coop regularly. This includes removing old bedding material, scrubbing the coop with a mild detergent, and applying a disinfectant.
Chickens can attract pests such as rodents and insects, which can harm the chickens and your garden. To prevent pest infestations, keeping the chicken coop and run area clean and free of food scraps and debris is important.
Health Checks for Your Chickens
Regular health checks are important to identify any potential health issues in your chickens. This includes checking for signs of illness or injury, inspecting the chickens' feathers and skin, and monitoring their weight and appetite.
Seasonal Maintenance Tasks
Seasonal maintenance tasks may include adding insulation to the coop during the winter months, providing shade and extra water during the summer, and ensuring the coop is well-ventilated throughout the year.
Raising your own chickens can be a rewarding and enjoyable hobby but requires some preparation and effort. Building a chicken coop is an essential first step in raising backyard chickens, and it can be a fun and satisfying project. By choosing the right coop, building it yourself, and maintaining it properly, you can relish the advantages of fresh eggs and natural pest control by creating a secure and comfortable environment for your chickens. With dedication and patience, you can succeed as a backyard chicken farmer and reap the numerous rewards that come with it. So why not start your own flock and build your own chicken coop today?
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Diatomite is one of the food sources for microorganisms in sludge, and its calcium can replace some heavy metal elements. The separated free calcium can also accelerate the deposition of calcium, magnesium, and iron in sewage.
1. Diatomite for increasing feed conversion rate
Diatomite feed additives will absorb water and expand with the feed entering the animal, increasing the viscosity of the chyme, thereby increasing the time the feed stays in the digestive tract and facilitating the digestion and absorption of nutrients. This can improve the digestibility of nutrients and increase the feed conversion rate; Replacing energy feed in equal quantities can also save feed consumption even when energy levels decrease.
2. Diatomite for adsorbing harmful and toxic substances
Diatomite feed additives have a porous structure, a large specific surface area, strong adsorption ability for water, gas, and ions, and selective absorption characteristics, with strong adsorption ability for toxic substances.
Standards: Feed grade


Project PAVE is an impressive example of how supply chains can increase employment and diversify procurement. Project PAVE has introduced more than four thousand farmers in close to two hundred Punjab villages to seed growing techniques. This helps them to become part of the supply chain and provides an opportunity for increased revenue.
A partnership between Engro Fertilizers and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Project PAVE has broadened Engro Fertilizers’ seed supplier base, and the seeds available.
The result? A sustainable business model, and an outstanding illustration of productive cross-sector partnerships.


AMAZING FACTS ABOUT FRUITS.
AMAZING FACTS ABOUT FRUITS.
Fruits are my all time favourite. They are delicious and nutritious gift of nature having many varieties and different tastes. They can be found in every colour of rainbow. As far as I can recall, I don’t remember even a single day of mine going without eating any fruit. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers which makes them a natural medicine. Their consumption is not only essential for the health and maintenance of body but they actually make your skin look radiant, young and glowing as fruits are full of anti-oxidants. Today, at breakfast while peeling my orange, I thought of sharing some of the amazing fruits facts you probably did not know before.
DID YOU KNOW :
• The study of fruits is called POMOLOGY.
• Banana is not a fruit, it is a herb!
• Being easy to digest and highly nutritious, these are the first fruits offered to babies.
• Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside. There are 200 seeds in an average strawberry.
• Red-coloured fruits keep your heart strong.
• Orange -coloured fruits tend to keep your eyes healthy.
• Yellow-coloured fruits prevent you from getting sick.
• Green-coloured fruits help in making your bones and teeth strong.
• Purple and blue fruits help enhance memory.
• Orangutans love eating mangoes! Mangoes are the most loved and the No 1 fruit in the world.
• Dark green veggies have more vitamin C when compared to light-coloured veggies.
• Apples stay afloat in water as they are 25 percent air.
• A kiwi has two times the vitamin C present in an orange.
• 7000 different kinds of apples are grown all around the globe!
• Pineapples are actually berries and it’s ripening can be speeded up by making it stand upside down (leafy side down).
• Horticulturists are of the opinion that banana was the first fruit on earth.
• Dried fruits have more calories than fresh fruits as the process of drying reduces the water content and volume.
• Half a cup of figs have the same amount of calcium as half a cup of milk.
• Eggplants are actually fruits and not veggies. In fact, they are botanically known as berries.
• The seeds of lychee are poisonous and should not be consumed.
• Cucumber is not a vegetable but a fruit.
• Tomatoes are not a veggie but a fruit. They are regarded as the world’s most popular fruit and have more genes than humans.
• Eating an apple is a more reliable method of staying awake than consuming a cup of coffee as it gives you more energy. The natural sugar in an apple is more potent than the caffeine in coffee.
• There’s a tree called SALAD TREE that sprouts 3 to 7 different fruits in the same tree.
• One pomegranate can hold more than 1000 seeds.
• The stalk, rind or skin of a fruit is typically more nutritious than the actual fruit. So, if you peel your fruits before eating them, you may be making a nutritional mistake.
• Apples, peaches and raspberries are all members of the rose family.
• Drinking Grapefruit juice while taking some prescription medications can cause instant overdose and death.
• The COCO DE MER palm tree has the earth’s largest fruit, weighing 42 kg and seeds weighing 17 kg.
• Pumpkins and avocados are not vegetables. They are fruits.
• According to one study, avocados are the most nutritious fruits in the world.
• Square Watermelons are grown by Japanese farmers for easier stack and store.
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Measurement of Sustainable Agriculture at Household Level: Results of Indonesian Agriculture Integrated Survey (AGRIS) Pilot
This study aims to measure and analyzes the level of agricultural sustainability at the household level using the results of the Integrated Agricultural Survey (AGRIS) pilot conducted by Statistics Indonesia in 2020. Applying descriptive analysis on the computation results of eleven sub-indicators of the SDGs 2.4.1 indicator at the household level, we analyzed the proportion of agricultural households categorized as sustainable and unsustainable for each corresponding sub-indicator of sustainability. We also estimated the average land area managed by agricultural households for each category in each sub-indicators. We found that most agricultural households in West Java, East Java and West Nusa Tenggara are categorized as unsustainable in agricultural practices regarding land productivity. The proportion of households practising unsustainable agriculture are also quite large regarding fertilizer use and decent employment. We also found that less land productivity and poor management of fertilizer use are the phenomena of a relatively large scale farm.


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The grain bowl states Punjab, Haryana, Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam evoke in our minds a beautiful picture of lush green fields replete with hard working men and women working in unison and tranquility. The green revolution in the late 60s and its resounding success meant that India attained food self-sufficiency within a decade by the end of the 1970s. This ushered in levels of prosperity hitherto unseen, amongst many of the states especially Punjab, Haryana and Tamil Nadu. This wave of success was followed by several other waves of smaller but arguably consequential periods of research in food production and implementation, which helped cement the idea in the minds of not just the common man but the government itself, that all was well with Indian Agriculture. After all, self-sufficiency and overflowing godowns surely were proof that the pain of constant famine and hunger that was common in the pre and early post-independence period was just a bad memory and a thing of the past.
I would argue that India, led by a series of different governments cutting across political hues unfortunately felt that its overarching commitment to its people was largely restricted to hunger alleviation and creation of large food surpluses to buffer against any climate related issues rather than build an economy that understood and appreciated the fact that more than half of India’s workforce were agricultural workers and in their increased prosperity lay the future of a strong and resilient India. The common man none the wiser chose to believe the narrative solely because it was a great story that embellished the triumph of the scientific prowess and social good, and in hindsight rightly so.
However, this is where in my opinion, the missionary zeal and efforts that went into creating the green revolution tapers off because of the set of priorities we set for ourselves thereafter for the nation’s economy. In the decades that followed despite the great strides we made in Manufacturing, Services, Banking and Finance, IT, Retail and other sectors, agriculture’s contribution to GDP has steadily declined from 1951 to 2011. However, as I mentioned it is still the country’s largest employment source and a significant contributor sf to the nation’s socio-economic development. Agriculture accounted for 23% of GDP and employed 59% of the country’s total workforce in 2016. At the risk of sounding repetitive and borrowing shamelessly from the sentiments, views and research of many eminent researchers and scholars in the past, I truly believe that if we truly want to address poverty alleviation as a nation, which is what makes a nation truly strong and prosperous then considerable amount of effort, energy and commitment needs to be made in increasing farmer income.
I would also now quote some statistics to drive home the point on the competitiveness of Indian agriculture on a global scale. For purposes of comparison I have chosen China, which rose from the same levels of deprivation and famines and has the obvious population context. Writing in an article in the Wall Street Journal, Lakshman Krishnamurthi and Sugandha Khandelwal point out that India has the second largest amount of arable land of any country after the U.S. India’s arable land is marginally bigger than China’s. Yet India is the second largest producer of rice and wheat after China, with China producing about 40% more rice and wheat than India. India is also the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world after China, but China’s fruit production is three times India’s production. On average, acreage devoted to paddy cultivation declined by 6 million hectares between 1970-1979 and 2000-2009 in China, while it increased by 4.6 million hectares over the same period in India. In fact, India has had more land under paddy cultivation than China every year since 1960. Yet, China out-produces India by a wide margin.Even in cotton production, where India has made impressive strides, Chinese production of raw cotton is more than 40% higher than in India, and China’s cotton yield is about 2.5 times higher than India’s.
Yield is a function of controlled inputs such as seed quality, fertilizer usage, water, acreage under harvest and mechanization. Crops grown on irrigated land are not dependent on the vagaries of the weather. Steadily, over the last four decades, the amount of paddy crop under irrigation in India has increased and is now about 57%.
One possible reason for India’s low productivity, whether wheat or rice or any other crop, is the small size of individual farm holdings making it difficult to encourage technology driven agriculture, marketing and differentiation of produce, inputs, farmer credit and most importantly economies of scale. However, interestingly, the average Chinese farm holdings are even smaller, averaging just 0.6 hectares.Both in China and India, small farm sizes inhibit mechanization. But fertilizer usage is much higher in China than India. In addition, China invests significantly more in agricultural research and development compared to India to produce high-yield and quicker-growing crop varieties. This, along with better irrigation and more intensive cultivation of the land by double or even triple cropping, are possibly the primary reasons for China’s superior yields.
This is of concern because agricultural land availability has remained about the same over three decades. This means that yields must improve to produce more.
Yields for rice and wheat have increased, as they have for food grains. But the growth rate in yields are moderating.Unless input factors, water in particular, change dramatically, the future looks daunting. Double cropping to increase yield is not possible without reliable access to water supply. More than 50% of the cultivated land for all crops depends on rainfall.Not surprisingly, the yield from rainfall-dependent land is much lower compared to the yield from irrigated land. To supplement rainfall, farmers mostly depend on water from wells dug on farmland. Although use of groundwater has been a major factor in the rapid growth of Indian agriculture, water depletion and wastage have become significant challenges. The water table in many areas has eroded, requiring deeper and deeper wells.In addition, a water management report in the government’s 11th Five-Year Plan, finds that water use is often inefficient. Coupled with the fact that a significant amount – at a minimum one third — of farm land is degraded, it is imperative that water management techniques such as drip irrigation be employed, which conserves water and improves yield. But such systems are costly and beyond the reach of most farmers. Even in Punjab, the most productive state in India, rice and wheat yields only match the recent average for all of China.
The challenges are numerous and highly disparate as the regions and states that we have. My attempt as an agriculturist in the next couple of blog pieces would be to discuss and try and explain the rationale behind my views on several initiatives that could be possible solutions in improving the health of the agriculture sector which would have a direct bearing on poverty alleviation and nation building.


Casas de Felipito
In the Llano del Triguero, at the intersection of the Barranco de La Herradura and El Time, near the village of Guisguey, on the estate of Felipito el Feo, you can learn how the Majoreros had to adapt the desert landscape to be able to grow crops at a time when the economy was based on agriculture. The aggressiveness of the territory has kept the Majorero in struggle for centuries. They have had to fight against a desert territory and take advantage of the scarce rainfall that came through the runoff from the ravines. This water was used by means of catchment systems such as gavias and nateros, land prepared for cultivation.
An example of all this can be found in the properties of Felipito el Feo. Owner of extensive land between the La Herradura ravine and El Time, he used all his efforts to build a complex stone infrastructure to face the wind and cultivate a soil occupied by limestone rock. He built thick walls, in some cases more than three metres high, and lower walls to protect visitors from the wind. The owner took advantage of the limestone soil to build areas for planting, but also to erect stone walls to protect the space from the wind and the animals that roamed the area. Today, visitors to the estate will be surprised to see a network of limestone corrals that Felipito used as the only defence against the dreaded wind. But they will also see the systems of turns, drains and pipes that he built with the intention of channelling the rainwater that fell on the Llano del Triguero and which he was obsessed with channelling to his land to ensure that "his gavias would drink" when it rained.
Next to the land is the house where Felipito and his mother lived. The house, as well as the rest of the estate, which is currently planned as a picnic area, has been restored by the Cabildo of Fuerteventura.
- YouTube: Casas de Felipito
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- Phone: (+34) 928 878 241


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What is an Armyworm?
An armyworm is a type of destructive caterpillar that is known for feeding on turf grasses most commonly, Bermuda and Fescue. Armyworms are particularly harmful to grass as they feed quickly and are able to destroy lawns or fields within just hours.
Once armyworms mature they metamorphize into moths that can lay hundreds of eggs in a singular night. The moths typically lay their eggs in upright locations such as fences, or even grass blades. Once the eggs hatch they begin feeding immediately can devastate turf grass quickly due to their large numbers.
Why do I have Armyworms?
Armyworms are most common in southeastern locations due a climate that is more suitable for reproduction. Armyworm populations are highest in the late summer/early fall.
Certain conditions such as, high moisture, long grass blades, and excess weeds, will attract moths to laying eggs in the area creating an armyworm outbreak. Some environmental factors such as mild spring and summer temperatures with higher rain levels can increase the probability of an armyworm outbreak.
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Farmers Markets are considered essential as it is an access to locally grown produce and helps support local farmers and businesses, therefore the Grand Haven Farmers Market will be open Wednesdays & Saturdays 8am-1pm, and the Spring Lake Farm & Garden Market will be open Thursdays 9am-2pm.
The Market is working closely with Michigan Farmers Market Association for the health and safety of all customers, staff, and vendors. We are adjusting our operations to help take extra precautions and follow state and federal guidelines at the Market. Customers are asked to stay 6-feet apart, to not touch the products, masks are MANDATORY, and there will be one entrance to the Market and one exit. Vendors and staff will be wearing mask as well, and sanitizing their areas regularly.


For my final project at university, I decided to work on a speculative design project. My goal was to investigate nowadays sustainability and its possible future. After a lot of research, I narrowed it down to packaging, as it is one of the most important and most applied areas in design. The next step was to investigate packaging in the past - before plastic was introduced - to possibly find a solution for the future on how to make packaging more sustainable again and eliminate the extreme plastic use.
During my research, I went all the way back to the hunters and gatherers and found out that, other than animal skin and clay, they supposedly wrapped their food in plants and leaves. Packaging from nature which, after use, goes back to nature to be one with earth again. Fast forward to 2019, I started to look for interesting ways to incorporate nature into my concept. Besides using actual leaves, there are many other ways to make packaging from plants. But this process requires growing the plants first, which needs a lot of land, water, energy, and a constant transport of raw materials.
So I asked myself - would it be possible to just simply grow packaging biologically with available resources? This question lead me to learning about bacterial cellulose, its packaging qualities, and the possibilty of growing it on fruit and vegetable leftovers. By using natural materials only, bacterial cellulose packaging is 100% biodegradable, compostable and even edible. Moreover, it can be used as a fertilizer for growing new plants.
Over the span of two months, I grew bacterial cellulose at home to prove that my concept can work and to show how simple the process is. If I can do it at home, it must be possible on a larger scale. To make the process visible, comprehensible and accessible, I documented everything - from the growth of bacterial cellulose to the following experimentation and application - to show the many amazing benefits, qualities and possibilities of bacterial cellulose single-use packaging.
Bacterial cellulose is an organic compound produced by certain types of bacteria. While cellulose is a basic structural material of most plants, bacterial cellulose is produced by bacteria, principally of the genera Acetobacter, Sarcina ventriculi and Agrobacterium. Instead of creating cellulose from photosynthesis like plants, the bacteria Acetobacer xylinium can convert sugars, glycerol, glucose and other organic substrates into pure cellulose through a fermentation process. In water containing nutrition, the bacteria will feed from the given nutrition and subsequently create thin microfibrils that vowel together to create a gelatinous-like mat at the surface of the water. These thin microfibrils are significantly smaller than those in plant cellulose, making bacterial cellulose much more porous.
Furthermore, bacterial, or microbial cellulose is characterized by high purity, strength, moldability and increased water holding ability. The cellulose can hold hundreds of times its weight in water and can be grown to virtually any shape due to the high moldability during formation. Depending on the growth duration, thickness and treatment, the material, when dried, can be described as a cross between leather, plastic and paper.
While bacterial cellulose is produced in nature, many methods have been and are currently investigated to enhance cellulose growth from cultures in laboratories to achieve a large-scale process and production. By controlling synthesis methods, the resulting bacterial cellulose can be tailored to have specific desirable properties.
Growing Bacterial Cellulose
Growing bacterial cellulose at home is relatively easy. It needs a great deal of patience as it takes a few weeks until the cellulose can be harvested, and another few days until it is completely dry and ready for further experiments.
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For nutrition, leftovers, peels and waste from fruits and vegetables can be used. To achieve a smooth cellulose surface, the fruit and vegetable leftovers need to be blended beforehand.
The cellulose needs a strong acidic environnment to grow (PH value around 3-4) - that means, it is possible to use organic apple cider vinegar or plain vinegar. During growth, the bacteria creates vinegar as a bi-product, so for the next brewing, the liquid from the last batch can be reused.
The starter culture is called SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). Usually, it is used to produce Kombucha. It can either be bought at organic stores, obtained from a local Kombucha brewer, or grown at home. The SCOBY can be reused several times.
To protect the cellulose from fruit flies and dust, it needs to be covered. Also, the cellulose needs oxygen to grow - using a breathable cotton cloth to cover the container is advisable.
Experimentation and Treatments
Once the cellulose was dried, I could finally start with different experiments. Needless to say, my experiments are all on a small scale and will most likely not work on an industrial level yet. For now, they are suggestions that show the possibilities with the material. However, you have to start somewhere.
In order to transform the cellulose into actual packaging, some essential things have to be considered, such as adding any kind of information and sealing the packaging. In this chapter, I explore a few different methods in both categories to improve practicability. Some of them have the potential to be developed further in order to make them viable for a production on an industrial level. However, depending on the structure, thickness and planned usage of the material, different methods have to be applied. In short, the method needs to be adapted to the material which makes experimenting with the material indispensable.
Another important point to consider is the cost of each method. In case of a successful industrial implementation, the production of bacterial cellulose packaging must be cost-effective. That is why some of the methods can be ruled out in the first place as they are not economically beneficial. Others, on the contrary, are worth developing further as they could keep the manufacturing costs low.
There are several treatments to make the cellulose more flexible, resistent to water and achieve natural patterns. While I do not have access to certain resources on an industrial level, I experimented with resources that were available and could be easily purchased, such as coconut oil, glycerin, beeswax, seeds, and flowers. All these treatments had very different but interesting outcomes. Some of them definitely have the potential to work on a larger scale when applied correctly.
One treatment that I did not manage to try (as I did not have access to the needed resources), was adding different kind of fibres in order to make the cellulose more tearproof and durable. It is a fact that some materials are reinforced with certain fibres to achieve tear strength and durability even under high pressure. The fibres are usually glass (in fibreglass), carbon (in carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer), aramid, or basalt. All of these options are obviously ineligible for my concept as they are not natural or biodegradable. However, with advancing technology, it will be possible to produce bacterial cellulose that is reinforced with natural fibres that decompose with the cellulose packaging.
Due to its many unique properties, bacterial cellulose has a wide variety of current and potential future applications. It has been used in the food industry, the medical field, commercial and industrial products, and other technical areas. Bacterial cellulose is a versatile structural material, allowing it to be shaped in a variety of ways to accommodate different uses.
Recently, active research has been conducted on the properties of bacterial cellulose and its potential to become an alternative to plastic, animal leather and paper due to its high purity, durability and microfibril structure. So, for my final project, I decided to research the possibilities of using bacterial cellulose as an alternative material to single-use plastic packaging.
I decided to go for single-use packaging as I believe that it will always be a part of the packaging industry. First of all, we live in a fast-paced, throw-away society. Instead of trying to fundamentally change society, future solutions can adapt to it. Change in society will follow naturally. Instead of banning single-use packaging completely, the industry needs to find ways how to replace plastic with non-toxic, biodegradable, and sustainable alternatives that are safe for the humans, animals, and the earth. Second of all, our hygienic standards are quite high. We do not want bad bacteria in our food or cosmetics - bacteria that can make us sick. This is why single-use packaging is indispensable for modern society. Moreover, the beneficial side effect of my concept is, that food waste management is taken care of as well. Two birds killed with one stone.
Once I grew and dried several cellulose sheets, I could finally start to form them into a variety of single-use packaging shapes. Because I grew the cellulose in differently sized containers, with different natural dyes, and different growth durations, every packaging item is unique.
I believe that biologically grown single-use packaging has the potential to become a viable alternative to plastic.
Based on the experiments with bacterial cellulose, this chapter includes my ideas and exploration on the future prospects of biologically grown packaging, how this concept could work on an industrial level, and how it would fit into the circular economy dynamic.
By using organic food waste or surplus goods from the regional food, agricultural and wine industry, bacterial cellulose can be grown regionally with minimum environmental impact. This process does not require the felling of trees because bacterial cellulose can be grown vertically by stacking up the containers in which the cellulose grows. Furthermore, the use of harsh chemicals is unnecessary as the process is completely natural (fermentation). By keeping the production regional, CO2 emissions are decreased as it eliminates the need to ship or transport raw materials around the globe. Moreover, the production of bacterial cellulose packaging obviates the need for using mineral oil and natural gas - two integral components of the plastic production.
Besides being a non-toxic and biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic packaging, the production of bacterial cellulose contributes to a better organic waste utilization and generally tackles the issues around food waste management by processing regional surplus goods and organic food waste. All in all, this concept can make a significant change by contributing to a more effective circular economy dynamic.
The whole project was a trial-and-error experiment. More than two months of repeated, varied attempts which I continued until they succeeded. Until the end, I was in a fever of excitement and impatience. My biggest fear was to be unable to produce viable prototypes that will prove my concept. In the beginning, many of my planted cellulose sheets did not turn out the way I expected. However, this was mostly due to great impatience and insatiable curiosity. It took me a while to learn how to put together the right mixture and grow a nice cellulose sheet that is usable as a functioning packaging prototype. And I am still learning more with every new cellulose I am starting. Thus, the experiment is not over, but my final project is.
From the beginning, there were some issues that I had to take into account. For example, the temperature of my room was changing constantly. But the cellulose grows best in a consistent temperature. On an industrial level, this does not pose a problem as it is possible to maintain a certain temperature for optimal growth. Another issue was that I did not have access to certain tools, resources or methods available on industrial level, naturally.
Thus, I tried to find accessible substitutes that can represent my idea and the bigger picture behind it. All things considered, I think that I successfully proved my concept.
Of course, this concept cannot be implemented overnight as it has to undergo more tests and experiments. Moreover, ways must be found to make the production efficient and keep manufacturing costs low but the quality high and pure. But, overall, I believe that biologically grown single-use packaging has the potential to become a viable alternative to plastic packaging.
To make the research process available, visible and understandable, I collected all the imagery and research and put it together to create a documentation book. If you are interested in reading the book, please scroll down to the end of the page.
May 2019 | Final Exhibition
Impressions from my project presentation at the final exhibition of School of Art & Design, Prague College, Czech Republic. 20 graduates presented their final design projects from the 23rd of May until the 25th of May.
To make the project understandable and the process accessible for visitors, I showed some real life SCOBY, cellulose layers in the making, fruit and vegetable waste, dried cellulose samples and how they were made, the cellulose packaging, and the documentation book.


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Bioceres Crop Solutions (NASDAQ:BIOX – Get Free Report) posted its earnings results on Monday. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.04 by ($0.10), MarketWatch Earnings reports. Bioceres Crop Solutions had a return on equity of 5.37% and a net margin of 3.56%. The business had revenue of $104.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $96.59 million. During the same period last year, the business earned ($0.12) EPS.
Bioceres Crop Solutions Stock Down 6.0 %
Shares of BIOX opened at $11.00 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $12.14 and its 200-day simple moving average is $11.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 1.39. Bioceres Crop Solutions has a 1 year low of $9.76 and a 1 year high of $15.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $696.62 million, a PE ratio of 55.00 and a beta of 0.42.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
BIOX has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Lake Street Capital cut their price objective on Bioceres Crop Solutions from $30.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $31.00 price target on shares of Bioceres Crop Solutions in a research report on Tuesday. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to MarketBeat, Bioceres Crop Solutions has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $23.67.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Bioceres Crop Solutions
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BIOX. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in Bioceres Crop Solutions by 66.9% in the fourth quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 2,242 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 899 shares during the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Bioceres Crop Solutions during the fourth quarter worth $49,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. purchased a new position in Bioceres Crop Solutions in the second quarter valued at $176,000. Sei Investments Co. acquired a new stake in Bioceres Crop Solutions in the second quarter valued at $221,000. Finally, UBS Group AG purchased a new stake in Bioceres Crop Solutions during the 2nd quarter worth about $302,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 13.35% of the company’s stock.
Bioceres Crop Solutions Company Profile
Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp., together with its subsidiaries, provides crop productivity solutions. It operates in three segments: Seed and Integrated Products, Crop Protection, and Crop Nutrition. The Seed and Integrated Products segment provides seed traits, germplasms, and seed treatment packs for healthier and higher yielding crops.
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Abu Dhabi: Eighty per cent of households are responsible if they find pests in their home after spraying because they lack hygiene, according to a top official from Abu Dhabi’s Waste Management Centre, Tadweer.
“Even after the spraying of pesticides, there is an 80 per cent responsibility on behalf of households. We use the best pesticides in the world that approved by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, but if there is no best hygiene practice at home the pest will come back within 15 days,” Mohammad Al Marzouqi, Director of Pest Control Projects at Tadweer, told Gulf News.
“Residents think that if they spray once it’s done and pests are gone, but no, it’s not like that. They should ask the pest control companies, ‘Why do I still have pests in my home, and what am I doing wrong?’”
Even after spraying of pesticides, there is an 80 percent responsibility on behalf of households... if there is no best hygiene practice at home the pest will return within 15 days.


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FIESTA is a new Iron-based selective bio-herbicide with low toxicity that controls weeds, moss & algae on commercial and residential lawns, golf courses, parks, rights of way, schools and playgrounds.
FIESTA is a selective broadleaf bio-herbicide that works quickly, even in cool weather and is rainfast in 3 hours.
This effective organic weed killer's mode of action is to cause iron toxicity (oxidative damage) at the cellular level. Fiesta is quickly absorbed by the leaf tissue and transported down to the root. Toxicity of the contacted leaf tissue cells also occurs turning the leaves black or brown.
Broadleaf weeds (dicots) absorb more iron than grasses (monocots) which provides the mechanism of selectivity. For this reason, adequate coverage is important.
FIESTA controls and suppresses weeds such as:
Mix 1 part FIESTA with 24 parts water (5 oz. To 1 gallon)
Broadcast Treatment: Apply the mixed solution at a rate of 2.5-10 gallons/1000 ft2. Uniform coverage is important.
Spot Treatment: Thoroughly spray weeds to point of runoff using any standard hand-held or backpack sprayer. Use a coarse nozzle setting to reduce drift.
Repeat treatment in 3 to 4 weeks for best results.
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Q. How quickly can I expect to see the results of an application of FIESTA to the weeds?A. FIESTA works quickly. You can expect to see dying weeds within a few hours of application. Treated weeds, moss or algae will turn brown or black. Occasionally grass leaf blades can darken after treatment, however the grass will recover within a few days to weeks.
Q. When are the best times to apply FIESTA to turf weeds?A. Best results are obtained when applied in the Spring or Fall when environmental conditions are cool and there is ample moisture. Apply FIESTA on days when daytime temperature will not exceed 85deg F. And rainfall is not expected within 3 hours of application.
Q. Are there any applications that FIESTA is not recommended for use?A. Yes, FIESTA should not be applied to bentgrass or dichondra.