Say goodbye to wasting the banana peel!!
Scientists in Japan are busy at work making an edible banana peel — which means you no longer have to toss out the peel when you get done eating your favorite fruit!!
And we’re not really sure how to feel about this! LOLz!!
Japanese agricultural research company D&T Farm has been hard at work on what they call the Mongee banana, growing them in a very precise low-temperature setting so as to produce a very thin, edible peel.
Their method for growing the new Mongee bananas is to literally keep them in an environment at -75 degrees (seriously) and “freeze thaw” them to mimic Earth’s cold climate of 20,000 years ago when plants had to grow very rapidly.
Doing so produces a very thin, and apparently very edible, banana peel as a case around the delicious fruit, meaning you can apparently eat it all… and leave nothing behind.
For reference, it takes a normal banana plant about two years to grow to full maturity, while the Mongee banana plants can get there in four months.
Well that’s something!!! Thoughts???
Would YOU eat the banana peel??
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I am the Committee Coordinator for the UNICEF committee at EIMUN 2023. Currently, in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, I am deeply committed to promoting sustainable practices and making a positive impact within the industry.
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Bristol Community Plant Collection was set up as a pilot project to grow Calendula (Pot Marigold) in the first dispersed plant collection of its kind.
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Nine community groups were contacted to grow Calendula plants to be displayed at Bristol Zoo Gardens and also to harvest seed that could be sown the following year. During this process, the groups were trained and supported by the Garden staff at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
Nine species of Calendula were also acquired during this period which could successfully gain ‘Provisional ‘status of a National Plant Collection as only three were previously known to be grown in the UK.
The variety of groups meant that expectations and outcomes were varied. Two were unable to produce plants for display and one successfully hand pollinated a Calendula species that is not usually cultivated in this country.
The evaluation carried out before and after the process showed an increase in knowledge in Calendula and a desire to continue with the project next year. Additionally, a number of unexpected outcomes were noted in individuals and groups such as an interest in conservation, horticulture, a desire to improve their own environment and community cohesion. Emotionally, some individuals also expressed an increase in confidence and self-worth.
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We all prefer to live in beautiful and fresh surroundings. Everyone has enough knowledge of fashion in every context. We wish to remain close to nature and at the same time, we want our places to look beautiful. But due to certain reasons, many of us scared to try hands-on planting. The list of reasons may start with lack of space, inappropriate or less knowledge, or anything.
So, if you have dreamt of starting your plant nursery but are not aware of important aspects, this article is for you. We have tried to cover different aspects associated with How to Start a Plant Nursery Business. You will get to know about the scope of starting a plant nursery and the other benefits related to it. The nursery business is profitable and can run it easily by moving correctly.
Requirements of Nursery Business
Every business has its requirements. You can start a plant nursery with minimum investment. You would not require many raw materials or expensive machinery to start a plant nursery.
The first requirement of starting a plant nursery is, land. You need to check the availability of suitable land for your nursery. Instead of hiring land, you can utilize your backyard for the same. All you need is fertile soil that is encapsulated with enough moisture and nutrition. Make sure the nature of the soil is not toxic.
You can grow multiple plants in your nursery. For those purposes, you would require a variety of soils. A small investment would be required for the purchase of soil. You need to learn different methods of growing plants. It would be advisable to go for traditional methods.
If you are planning to start a nursery, you would require few stems. These stems can be purchased from gardening firms or can be directly cut from shrubs. You need to learn the process of cutting stems from shrubs.
When you cut the stem, cut it straight at the bottom and diagonally at the top. The stems should contain three nodes. You can also go for segregation of stems for maintaining the difference while planting.
Some plants may also require sand. Usually, woody plants require a lot of sand. The requirement of sand depends on the type of plants you want to grow.
Can you even imagine planting without water? The answer is No. It is implausible to start a plant nursery without checking the availability of water. The land you have chosen must get enough water. You need to learn different methods of watering different plants. Different plants require a different amount of water. You need to check the moisture content of soil and the plant you are planning to grow.
Your body requires nutrition. The same is the case with plants. The manure provides plants with the required nutrition. The choice of the manure should be done cautiously. One of the most important point to be considered while choosing manure is nitrogen content.
Most of the manures are composed of heavy amounts of nitrogen that makes the leaves brown and stunted instead of beautifying them. It is advisable to use manure instead of fertilizer as manure adds a lot more than nutrition to the soil.
Tools and equipment
It is understood that planting requires simple tools. The number and the type of tools depend on the type of plants you are planning to grow in your nursery. If you are growing woody plants, it would be advisable to use fewer and simple tools.
You cannot start a nursery with soil. All you need to do is choose the category of plants you are planning to grow. The type of plants you would want to grow will decide the type of soil you should go for. The price of the soil may vary based on the qualities.
It is not necessary to hire a big staff to run a nursery. At the initial level, you can even learn the tact and acquire the required knowledge to run the nursery on your own. You can go for enhancing manpower when you will plan to expand. Or if you are beginning at a bigger level, you can hire people accordingly.
What do you want to sell?
So, you are well- aware of the requirements of starting a plant nursery. The next thing to decide is the type of plants you want to grow in your nursery. The purchase of soil, manure, fertilizers everything depends on the type of plants you are planning to grow. Either you can go for woody and herbaceous plants, or shrubs, ornamental trees. As these plants have high commercial values. It would be advisable to grow woody plants.
After selecting the type of plants, the next thing you need to know is the steps of starting your nursery. Here we go with a stepwise description to start a nursery.
- The first step of starting a nursery is the extraction of seeds. The seeds should be extracted without destroying a fully grown fruit.
- The next step is to use the extracted seeds for plantation. The seeds are required to sowed in germination trays or seedbeds for growing. This step should be conducted carefully.
- The third step includes transferring saplings to little storage units or polybag pots. The main plant should also get enough care as it is used for seasonal propagation.
- Everything grows properly when it is provided with due care. Now you need to maintain the saplings. You need to take care of saplings by watering them regularly and preventing them from pests.
- You need to act like a parent. You need to take care of everything related to the plant. Different factors that should be taken care of include, required elements of soil, which season is best for which species, what makes them grow faster, and many more.
- If you have completed the aforementioned steps, your plant is ready to be sold.
This is the general process of growing a plant in the nursery. It is advisable to grow woody plants for commercial purposes. Here is a stepwise guide to growing woody plants. The reason for providing a stepwise description of woody plants is- it is profitable to grow woody plants.
- The very first thing you need to do is to prepare the soil bed with the necessary elements. Divide it into narrow lines if you are planning to grow more than one species.
- The next step is to dig the soil at 2 feet depth. This should be the height of the stem that you are going to plant. After digging it, fill the quarter height of it with sand.
- Now, plant the stems into the soil with proper space. Spacing is very important as the growth of one may get hindered due to another.
- The next step is to cover the hollow space with soil. After putting in soil, tap it properly to make it flat.
- After planting is done, the plant now requires water regularly or as per its requirement.
You must know how to take care of the plant you are growing. You can use fertilizers, manure to speed up or smoothen the process of growing a plant. Using fertilizers and manure can affect your plant greatly. Another point of concern is- what should be chosen manure or fertilizers? Or the combination would be better?
Manure vs Fertilizers
Before beginning with the comparison between manure and fertilizers, let us get acquainted with what manures and fertilizers are?
- Manuring is the process of adding natural or chemical sources of nutrients to the crop. Natural sources include animal waste, waste of plants and humans. They get decomposed to produce manure.
- Fertilizers, on the other hand, are chemical compounds that include salts or organic compounds like Urea, ammonium sulfate, sodium nitrate, or others.
Here we go with the comparison of manure and fertilizers
- Manure is a natural substance, while fertilizers may be artificial or natural.
- Manure is obtained from decomposed human, plant and animal waste on the other hand fertilizers contain chemicals.
- Manure Improves water holding capacity, aeration, and texture of the soil, while fertilizers speed up the growth of plants.
- Manure is prepared in fields, while fertilizers are produced in factories.
- Manure provides humus to the soil and fertilizers don’t. Fertilizers are rich in plant nutrients, while manure is not.
- Manure is comparatively cheaper. So, if you have a tight budget you can begin with manure.
- Manure does not harm the quality of soil while fertilizers can harm the organisms in the soil.
So, the comparison shows manure is better than fertilizers. As it is obtained naturally and increases the activity of microbes in soil and also increases its fertility. On the other hand, fertilizers may deteriorate the quality of the soil.
One of the most important questions arising in your mind must be why? Why should I learn this? Why should I do this? Does it have any scope further? We, at traffic tail, try to answer every question of our readers. Here is the scope of starting this business.
Scope of Nursery Business
Many people are scared of executing their dream of starting a nursery business because they are not sure, whether it is profitable to start this business or not. Does it have a good future? The answer is yes.
The scope of the nursery business is increasing day by day. The quality of the present lifestyle is the biggest supporter of this business. People love to purchase plants for their homes and offices. The area of the scope is not restricted. The list of areas where these plants can be used include-
- Bouquet Shops– Bouquet shops can be cited as the biggest supporter of the nursery business. Bouquets are no longer confined to flowers. Creatives use stems and other parts of plants. Woody bouquets are sold at a higher price. So, yeah you can sell stem to bouquet shop owners.
2. Containers– You can sell your stem to firms that use them for manufacturing small containers or baskets.
3. Designers– You can also sell your saplings or stems to designers or people. People prefer to use plants to decorate their homes or offices. Many-a-times people purchase certain plants, as they consider they think they bring good luck.
4. Crafts Business firms– Your products can be used to prepare different decorative articles for the home. You can sell your plants to craft business firms.
This is how you can sell your plants. All you need to do is learn all the tact and techniques to sell the product. You need to hunt for ways of spreading your nursery business. You need to choose your customers. One of the criteria for selling your plants could be the quantity. You can choose customers based on the quantities you will sell.
- Selling as raw materials– You can sell your plants or stems as raw materials. The margin should be less in such cases as you are selling it as raw material. You can make a contract with crafting business firms and supply them with products regularly.
- Selling to sellers– You can also sell your plants to other sellers. Not all sellers produce and sell. Some prefer to buy from others. You can supply these sellers.
- Selling to designers– You can also sell your woody plants or other plants to designers. They use plants and other materials for preparing home décor items.
- Selling for Ayurvedic use– If you are producing herbaceous plants, you can sell them to people or doctors who make ayurvedic medicines.
- Sell yourself– You can produce and sell. You can present your plants attractively and sell them directly to the customers. This will cut middlemen. You can sell ornamental plants for gift purposes. You can also sell them for growing purposes. People buy plants for growing them in their homes.
This is how you can sell your plants. And now you must have got an idea about the scope of the nursery business. It requires less investment and results are fruitful.
Most profitable plants to grow
Plants vary based on their commercial values. If you are planting for a home nursery, you can go for the plants you love or you always wanted to grow. But when you are growing it for business, you should know about a few plants that are profitable to grow. Here we go with the list of plants that have high commercial value.
- Saagwan– These species of plants have high commercial values. They are getting extinct as they have been destructed for a long. This is a woody plant and the wood obtained from this plant is of great quality.
- Bamboo– Bamboo is a woody plant, that has great commercial values. It grows quickly. It can be grown in a nursery and can be sold at a good price. So, if you are planning to run a nursery business, make sure you are growing bamboo.
- Herbs– Growing herbs is a good idea! You must be knowing the health benefits associated with herbs. People prefer herbal products a lot. You can either sell for further growth or you can make contracts with industries that use herbs to manufacture their products.
Choosing a location
Usually, people have their personal locations to grow plants for nursery business. In case, you are free to choose the location, keep the following factors in your mind-
- Land you choose must have fertile soil. The soil should be tillable, well-drained, and must have good water-holding capacity.
- Soil should be fertile and contain high organic-matter content (3-5%).
- It should be free from obstacles like large stones, hard pans or shale in the root zone.
All of the above factors should be kept in mind while choosing land for your plant nursery business.
Defining target market is a must. It is not possible to start a business without choosing a target market. While selecting a target market for your nursery business, you need to consider this-
- Who is the customer? – You need to find an answer to this question, whom are you going to sell your plants. It depends on several factors like location, type of business, location of the market, and many more. You need to check which income group is the best for your nursery business. You should choose your location accordingly.
- Now that you have selected your target market, the next step is to get acquainted with their preferences. As we all know, the customer is king. So, you need to keep a market-oriented approach even in the nursery business. Get to know their preferences through questionnaires or other suitable methods.
- Can you avoid the trend? The answer is no. From garments to make-up, from decorative items to nursery every business moves according to the trend. You should remain updated with what is prevailing in the market. You need to develop an adaptive attitude if you want to run a nursery business smoothly. You can use local and national industry association data and other commercial publications data to remain updated with the trend.
- You need to use your sixth sense to run a plant nursery. You need to anticipate the future and grow plants accordingly. Although you can find numerous sources to guide, eventually, it is your business, and you have to run it.
- Every business requires promotion. A plant nursery needs that too. You need to promote the plants you feel are outstanding and can fetch good revenue.
The next point is HOW CAN I ATTRACT CUSTOMERS?This question disturbs the owners of the nursery. People hesitate to enter this business, as they lack knowledge about the same. So, traffic tail is here to help you.
You can use both traditional and digital methods to attract customers. Traditional methods that can be used to attract customers include-
- If you are producing and selling then you can focus on presentation. You can use decorative items and creative ideas to grab the attention of the users. You can use woody plants, ribbons, or other materials to fetch the attention of the customers.
- You can do it by word of mouth. You can ask your friends and family to make people aware of your business.
- You can make contracts with craft business firms or other businesses to sell your products.
- Choose your target locations wisely. This is the key. Go for the locations where there is more use of these products.
- Find the places where people are willing to spend money on such things.
Digital methods to promote your nursery business
By following traditional methods, you can cover your area or the nearby places. If you want to experience sizeable growth, you should resort to digital methods. We, at Traffic Tail, holds expertise in helping businesses to grow. We understand the requirements of your business and would guide you accordingly. Here is a list of digital methods that can be used to attract customers.
- Having a website– Make sure your website is attractive. This is a kind of business where you need to be eye candy. Your website should be informative as well as creative.
- Social Media– The list of digital methods is incomplete without the mention of social media. Your social media accounts should contain pictures of plants you are selling. Social media account should be well-optimized.
- Google My Business– You can also get your business registered on Google My Business. People tend to develop an amicable attitude towards the businesses they find both online and offline.
Using digital methods to promote your nursery business can add a lot. Now you will have a better reach. This can raise the number of opportunities for your business. For an instance, by sitting in Kashmir you can make a deal with someone who is putting up in Delhi. Digitalization removes a geographical barrier.
Get associated with Traffic Tail for a complete guide to run your nursery business smoothly.
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Profit Margin in Nursery Business
The profits in the nursery business are sizeable, owing to less investment. You can earn a lot by spending a small amount. If you are growing plants in the backyard or anywhere in your own space, the investment is minimal. The main factor that is going to affect your business is the maintenance of plants.
This business does not ask for a huge space, it requires regularity and consistency. You should regularly water the plants. Another benefit of a nursery business is it is a one-time investment. Once the stems are planted, they continue to grow for a longer period.
This business is a slave of creativity. Brainstorm, come up with better ideas, analyze your competition and try to offer the best. This is how you can earn handsome profits.
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You must have appeased with almost every aspect associated with starting a nursery business. This business doesn’t have a thirst for bulging investments. It needs creativity and contacts. You need to think out-of-the-box to run your business effectively. You can begin with selling plants at a lower price. This would help you in developing an edge over your competitors who are selling at a higher price.
The nursery business does not have huge competition. You can make a good profit by learning all the tact to run your business. You can even carry this business on a bigger level with the least manpower. It is advisable to hire fewer people. You can rock the market as a nursery business owner. All you need to do is, develop a strong plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does it cost to start a plant nursery?
Ans. Starting a plant nursery does not require heavy investment. If you have your land or area to grow plants, then you are expected to invest in soil, tools and manure. It wouldn’t cost much.
2. Does it have a scope?
Ans. Yes, the nursery business has a future. All you need to do is, grow and nurture your plants wisely. Then be creative and develop contacts. And you can earn heavily.
3. Which plants can be easily harvested and last for years?
Ans. Here is the list-
4. Can I digitalize my nursery business?
Ans. Yes, you can digitalize your nursery business. You can sell your plants online. You can even consult digital marketing agencies that can guide you in selling your plants.
5. What is the ideal size of a plant nursery?
Ans. It is not necessary to have a plant nursery of any particular size. Anyway, the ideal size is 9200 and 10000 square meters.
6. What is better manure or fertilizers?
Ans. It is advisable to use manure, as it contains natural ingredients and does not harm the organisms in the soil. It improves the texture of the soil and affects your plants positively.
7 How can I start a plant nursery from home?
Ans. – Either you can start a shop or you can sell your plants for growing purposes.
8. Which plants can be sold from home?
Ans. Here is a list of plants that can be sold from home-
- Ornamental grasses
- Ground covers
- Landscaping trees and shrubs


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The one above has different plants in each square. It's lots of fun watching them come up, and it's great for surprises, since I didn't label anything. But it's all things I want, so I'm sure to be happy. I put flowers in a couple of the squares, so it's not just vegies.
Those are peas growing up a trellis on the back. On the front left corner is the summer squash. I'll have to train it to grow away from the rest, as squash plants get very large.
These are mostly cauliflower and broccoli, along with some onions (back left), gladiolus (back middle), hot peppers (front), and a couple of tomato plants.


Growing vines on a vinyl fence is a great way to add some greenery to an otherwise boring yard or garden. A classic white picket fence can be transformed into a natural, attractive barrier by planting climbing vines on it, like ivy or jasmine.
Some homeowners are interested in having vines grow on the vinyl fencing. There are several ways to do this, including adding small tubs or other containers and planting the vines in them.
In this article, we’ve provided you with some simple guidelines that should help make growing vines on your fence easier.
Will Vines Grow on Vinyl Fence?
Vines will grow on a vinyl fence. However, the vinyl fence plays a role in the health of the vine. The fence acts as a support structure for the vine, so it is necessary to make sure that the vine has plenty of room to grow, and has something to hold on to.
First, you should make sure that you have a strong fence and posts. If not, you may find that the vine will grow in an odd shape, and not be able to hold on to anything.
Next, you must make sure that your fence is very clean. This keeps the vine from having to fight off any mold or mildew that may be on the fence. This will also help the vine to grow strong and healthy.
How Do You Attach a Vine to a Vinyl Fence?
Vines are a great addition to any garden. They grow quickly and add a bit of color to a yard. Vines can be attached to vinyl fences using metal poles or metal brackets. Metal poles are available at most home improvement stores and are the easiest way to attach vines to vinyl fences.
Steps to attach vine on vinyl fence
- Make sure you don’t plant the vine too close to the fence. Leave about 8 inches of space between the vine and the fence. If you plant it too close, the roots will grow into the fence, loosen and damage it.
- The vine needs to be trained on a fence. I use wooden stakes and tie the vine to them. You can also use wire, but you’ll need to bury it in the ground so that it doesn’t cut into the vine.
- Some vines will grow on their own without any help from you. The problem with this is that they may grow into the fence and damage it. If you have a choice, choose a vine that will grow on its own.
- You can also use a trellis to help train your vine to grow in the direction you want.
Fast-Growing Vines for Fence.
There are many different types of vines that grow quickly, and some are even hardy enough to grow in colder climates. Here are a few of our favorites:
Red Twining Hawthorn
There are many fast-growing vines for fences. One of the most striking is a beautiful Red Twining Hawthorn.
It spreads fast, creating a dense ground cover and an impenetrable barrier that can be used to deter intruders and protect vulnerable areas around homes. Because it grows so quickly, it is especially useful in areas where you want to create a natural boundary.
Bamboo is a fast-growing vine for fences that can be used to create a beautiful, elegant privacy screen. Bamboo is a sustainable resource that grows quickly and requires very little maintenance. It also adds beauty and elegance to your fence. Bamboo is very durable and can last for many years.
Climbing roses are a great way to add color and beauty to your fence. They will also add privacy, but they need to be trimmed regularly. A climbing rose can be the focal point of your fence, or it can simply be a colorful addition to an existing fence.
There are other fast-growing vines that can be used to cover a fence. For example, vines like clematis, wisteria, and jasmine are good choices.
Do Vines Destroy Fences?
Yes, they do. In fact, some fast-growing vines can be extremely destructive to fences especially to wooden fences. The best way to keep your fence from being destroyed by vines is to prevent them from growing on it in the first place.
If you have a fence that has already been infested with vines, you can cut them back to the ground and spray them with a non-selective herbicide. A vinyl fence does not usually suffer from the damage that wooden fences do.
Growing vines on vinyl fences are a great way to add some color and privacy to an otherwise plain fence. Growing plants on the fence will make a huge difference in the appearance of your property and also provide some privacy from prying eyes. It can also be very cheap, depending on the type of vine you use.


GROWING OUR OWN
Welcome to Geer in Belgium. Here, in the middle of the rich arable fields of Northern Europe’s breadbasket you’ll find Hesbayefrost, a Crop’s centre of competence. Since 1985 more than €200 million investment has gone into the latest processing and packaging technology to create Europe’s most advanced vegetable producer.
Every year Hesbayefrost produces nearly 120,000 tonnes of vegetables across multiple product lines: both greens and carbohydrates. What that means to our customers is a guaranteed supply of the very highest quality vegetables, sustainably and ethically produced. For us that is the starting pointing for great food ideas.


Adam Murphy reports at WGLC-TV in Atlanta:
At State Farmer's Market in Macon, fresh fruits and vegetables aren't the only thing that's home-grown.
Born and raised in central Georgia, Fred Swann is running for statewide Commissioner of Agriculture, but it's not the only challenge he's facing.
"No challenge for someone on the autistic spectrum, no challenge it presents should hold them back from being a contributing member of society, even a politician," said Swann.
He's not only autistic, he's now the Democratic nominee for office.
"The outpouring of affection and support that I have gotten has been overwhelming," said Swann.
From his campaign website:
I was born and raised in Middle Georgia, in both Warner Robins and Macon by a single mother. For most of my childhood, she worked two, sometimes three jobs just to make ends meet to provide for our family, instilling in me the value of hard work. I spent much of my childhood with my grandparents.
After he retired, my grandfather took up farming on a side acre of land. He grew tomatoes, corn, snap peas, and other assorted crops. Today, he would be called a micro farmer. To him, he was just filling his days with productive work.
He would send his family home with bags of produce from his land. He also sold tomatoes on a roadside stand for extra money. I helped him work the land, pull weeds, really anything he needed. In exchange, I learned valuable lessons about hard work and developed a strong appreciation for our farmers. As a person with autism, I never forgot how therapeutic that work was for me.Swann discusses autism at about 6:50 in this video:


As we left Amarillo heading south to Lubbock we could see and feel the wind had picked up substantially. We drove down I-27 and could see what appeared to be a haze of low cloud hanging over the road. Eventually we realised it was dust. The wind was blowing hard, all the trees were bent against the prevailing wind, even a barn was lopsided and bent.
Tumbleweeds blew continuously across the road. It’s rather disconcerting to drive through and over tumbleweeds, I kept thinking they were getting stuck under the car. This is how they propagate and seed themselves, but I don’t know how they grow, I must look it up. Do the seeds take root where they land, the plants grow, then dry out and start tumbling? It’s a curious phenomenon.
This is the prairie, the plains, it’s flat, open country, and when the wind blows it picks up the dust from the dry fields and hurls it along, together with the tumbleweeds. Every so often we’ll see a pile of tumbleweed blown up against a fence, stopped for a while in its endless roll across the plains.
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Learning some basic botanical terminology and horticulture will simplify wild and domesticated plant identification, as well as demystifying your herb garden and potential problems.
Annual – A plant which completes it’s life cycle in one seasonal year
Biennial – A plant which takes 2 years to complete it’s life cycle and produce seed
Perennial – A plant that lives for more than two years, producing seed or fruit multiple times
Deciduous – A plant or tree that seasonally loses its leaves each year
Evergreen – A plant or tree who’s foliage stays green year round
Herbaceous – A non-woody plant who’s stems seasonally die down each year
Dioecious – A plant whose reproductive parts occur on two separate individuals
Monoecious – A plant whose reproductive organs occur in the same individual
Angiosperm – Flowering plants whose seeds are produced inside a fruiting body
Gymnosperm – Cone-bearing plants whose seeds are not enclosed in a fruiting body
Actinomorphic (regular, radial) – A flower who’s indicidual petals are all alike. If cut from any direction, the halves mirror each other, such as in daisies and sunflowers
Zygomorphic (bilateral) – A flower who’s petals are not all alike, but have symmetry in one direction, such as with pea flowers and snap dragons
Irregular (asymmetric) – A flower with no symmetry, such as some orchids and birds of paradise
Persistant – Flowers that remain on the plant long after reproduction and development of seeds has occurred
Ephemeral – Flowers which last only a short time, sometimes a day or less
Some Basic Flower Shapes
Blade – the flattened, extended portion of a leaf
Bract – a modified leaf that is found beneath some flowers
Petiole – the stalk attaching a leaf blade to a steam
Tendril – a long, slender, coiled, modified leaf, which plants use for climbing and attachment
Sessile – a leaf without a stalk or petiole, attaching directly to the stem of the plant
Stipule – appendages found at the base of some petioles, often paired on either side of the leaf
Midrib – the central vein of a leaf
Margin – the edge of the leaf of leaflet
Simple leaf – the blade of the leaf is only composed of one part
Compound leaf – the blade of the leaf has two or more separate, distinct parts
Alternate – leaves that grow one leaf per node, giving them a asymmetrical growing appearance
Opposite – leaves that grow opposite one another on the stem
Whorled – leaves that grow radiating around a node in threes or more
Fasciculate – leaves that grow arranged tightly in bundles, such as in pines
Pinnate – Veins arranged like pinnae of a feather, spreading laterally from the midrib
Palmate – Veins arranged like outstretched fingers on the hand, radiating from a central rib
Parallel – Veins run parallel to the midrib without dividing
Netted – Veins branch from the midrib, becoming finer and finer, forming a net pattern
Leaf Apice – the tip of the leave, referencing the shape
Leaf Base – the base of the leaf where it attaches to the petiole or stem, referencing the shape
Glabrous – a leaf with a smooth texture, such as the top of oak leaves
Lanate – a leaf with long interwoven hairs, such as lambs ears
Pubescent – a leaf with short, soft hairs, such as african violets
Rugose – a leaf with a wrinkled, coarse surface, such as in sage
Viscid – a leaf sticky to the touch, such as yerba santa
Adventitious roots – roots that develop on parts of the plant other than the primary root system, such as nodes or stems, seen on plants like ivy.
Tap root – A long, tapering, primary root with small fibrous secondary roots. If left in the ground, these adventitious roots can for shoots to produce new tops of plants. Some examples of taproots are dandelion, burdock, beets, yellow dock, and carrots.
Fibrous roots – These are composed of roots all of similar length and thickness, branch extensively, and never get woody. Most plants have fibrous root systems.
Tuberous roots – Roots that have evolved and thickened to serve as food storage for the plant. Tuberous roots can grow a new plant from the root, such as dahlias and potatoes.
Rhizomes – A creeping root-like stem that stores food for the plant similar to tubers, but when broken into pieces, can form new plants from each piece. Some examples are ginger, turmeric, and some euphorbias.
Stem – The above ground structure of a vascular (non-woody) plant, including any below ground modified stems such, listed below:
Stolons – Stems which grow at the soil surface or just below ground, forming adventitious roots at the nodes, and new plants from the buds. They’re also known as runners. Strawberries are an example of a plant with stolons
Corms – A short, vertical, swollen underground plant stem that serves as a storage organ used by some plants to survive winter or other adverse conditions such as drought and heat; an examples of corms are water chestnuts and taro
Bulbs – Similar to a corm, but when cut in half, a system of layers is revealed, such as with onions
Node – The point where branching of the stem occurs, or the swollen point on a stem where leaves are attached
Internode – The potion of a stem between two nodes
Bud – the rudimentary state of a stem; a shoot containing embryos to develop into a shoot, leaf or flower
Bud Scar – the mark left on a stem between each year of growth
Modified Stems – A stem modified through evolution to perform special functions, such as in cacti paddles. These swollen stems allow for more water and nutrient storage as well as heat and drought resistance
To grow healthy, vibrant plants, you need to understand the medium they get all of their vital nutrients from – the soil. Plants are all different with which soils they do best in. Some love and thrive in nutrient dense, moist, organic soils, but some do best in dry, sandy, nutrient poor soils. By determining the texture of your soil, the pH, and nutrient levels, you can increase your plants’ production and vitality, and understand which plants will do the best in your garden. So first, we can start by understanding the basic physical makeup of the soil. Below, you can see that soil texture is categorized simply in this pyramid.
Soil is essentially made up of different proportions of clay, sand, and silt. To determine the physical makeup, or SOIL TEXTURE of your soil, there are two easy tests you can do. The first is the ribbon test; this will tell you what kind of soil you have. To do this, dig up a cup of soil from your garden. Take some soil the palm of your hand and begin adding water and rubbing it between your fingers, noting the texture. Sand feels gritty, silt feels smooth, and clays feel sticky. This will start to give you a basic idea of what kind of soil you have. From here, form a moistened ball of the soil in your hand. This flow chart below from Colorado State is an excellent guide to follow from here on out.
You can also test the makeup of your soil with the mason jar soil composition test. This will give you a good idea of what proportions the clay, silt, and sand are in your soil.
1. Get a mason jar, and add a cup of soil from your garden.
2. Fill the jar about 3/4 full with water, and then add a drop of dish soap to help break apart larger clumps of soil.
3. Shake for 5 minutes!
4. The next day, the soil will have separated into layers, as seen below, giving you a good idea of what amounts of sand, silt, and clay is in your soil.
SOIL pH – Some plants require alkaline soil (pH of above 7) and do best in acidic soils (pH below 7). You can find out the necessary pH for your plants at home though some research, but here are some compiled lists: Garden Express and Eutechinst. If you happen to have litmus paper around, you can get a more precise reading. To test if your soil is alkaline or acidic, you can do this quick and easy test with materials you probably have at home.
1. Take a few samples of your soil from around the garden. Your sample should include the topsoil to about 6 inches down.
2. Add a healthy scoop of soil to two different clean bowls. Pour vinegar over the first bowl. If it fizzes, your soil is alkaline, and you don’t need to continue on with the next few steps.
3. Add water to the second bowl until it is wet and muddy. Pour baking soda into this bowl. If it fizzes, it’s acidic.
4. Check back on both bowls. If neither have fizzed you have neutral soil, which is typically what most plants can grow well in. Most plants prefer neutral or lightly acidic soils. It’s good to note that compost is acidic, so if you have highly acidic soils, you might want to add some alkalizing agents such as wood ash to the soil before adding more compost.
There is another interesting way to test your soils using red cabbage with photo instructions, as seen in this garden web forum.
SOIL NUTRIENTS – In general, plants such as garden herbs and vegetables need ample nutrition to stay healthy and produce leaves, fruits, and flowers. This is a simple guidline to use when deciding on organic soil amendments and organic fertilizers.
If you are shopping for a commercially prepared organic fertilizer, you may notice three numbers on the front of the box, such as “5-3-3” or “7-4-5”. This is the NPK (Nitrogen-Phosphorous-Potassium) ratio, the three primary macronutrients that your plants need. You can see from the chart above the Nitrogen and Potassium are important for leaf development and growth, and Nitrogen and Phosphorous are responsible for flower, fruit, root, and seed development. Calcium, Magnesium, and Sulfur are also secondary nutrients important to plant cell growth and structure. Typically, there is enough of these nutrients already present in the soil. Calcium and Magnesium are found in additives like lime (used for neutralizing acidic soils), and Sulfur is added to the soil through the decomposition of organic matter such as leaves and grass. There are eight micronutrients that plants need too, but only in small amounts: Boron, Chlorine, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Zinc, and Nickel. These are also usually present in the soil from decomposing organic matter and compost.
NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY –Plant nutrition is a complicated subject, but for basic reference, a quick chart might be able to clear up some problems. It is important to understand that there are biotic and abiotic stresses on plants. Biotic stresses are caused by living organisms and manifest as pests and disease. Abiotic stresses are factors caused by weather, man, or chemicals. When trying to figure out if your plant has a deficiency, it’s important to rule out the possibility of over-fertilization, accidental injury, pest, or disease. Typically, pests and injury have physical damage, with bite marks, broken areas, and pieces missing, while disease can appear to have an “edge”, as shown below. Chemical injury, such as spills or over-fertilizing, can also cause deficiency.
SOIL ECOLOGY AND MYCORRHIZAE-
Mycorrhizae are fungi that establish a symbiotic relationship with the roots of most plants. They live in the roots of vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and trees; connecting to them and sending their filaments, called hyphae, as much as 200 times farther into the soil than the roots they colonize. Mycorrhiza has the ability to reach into a wider area for water and nutrients, especially phosphorus, which it transmits back to the roots. The plant in return, supplies the glucose that the fungus needs.
This increased nutrient collection area makes mycorrhizae associated plants significantly healthier, with better root formation as well as fewer root diseases and other soil pest problems. They also require less moisture and fertilizer, while showing an increased tolerance to salt. Soils high in organic matter and compost are best for the growth of mycorrhizal fungus. If you don’t already have mycorrhizae in your soil, you can inoculate your soil; however, some plants and mycorrhizae have specific relationships, and not all fungus will work on all plants. Typically, if you buy a mix, it will contain several kinds, and one will match the plants you have in your garden.
Tilling and hoeing your soil can rip apart the delicate mycorrhizal lace, which can then take months, or even years, to reestablish. Synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides will also damage the mycorrhizae. The practice of solarizing – where a layer of plastic is laid down to use the heat of the sun to kill weeds and insects – also kills the soils mycorrhizae.
INSECTS AND PESTS
There are many beneficial insects you can introduce to your garden, either by purchasing them at a local nursery or planting pollinator plants that attract them. These help keep down the pests that will chow down on your herbs at bay and encourage a healthy garden. Check out UC Davis’ Integrated Pest Management for help with identifying and solving pest problems with no or low chemical use. IPM is a great, realistic approach to dealing with garden pests that doesn’t rely on gnarly pesticides.
My favorite way to get rid of aphids in the garden is a mix of mineral oil infused with tons of garlic. After letting it sit for a week or so, it’s going to smell pretty intense. Add a little water to the mix and shake, so that it will spray through a spray bottle, and mist your plants affected by the aphids. Be sure to set out ant traps while the garlic is macerating, since ants farm the aphids for their honeydew. Once the ants are gone, the aphids will have no backup. From here, you can release ladybugs or lacewings into the garden (make sure the ants are gone or you will have to watch a brutal battle), who will hunt and eat the aphids. Don’t get the garlic spray on the lady bugs! I like to spray, then wait a few days for the garlic oil to wash off before letting the ladybugs loose.


Update: 4:28PM FIJI saw a drop in imports for the month of June this year. more…
Update: 4:28PM FIJI saw a drop in imports for the month of June this year.
This included major sources such as China, Singapore, Australia and Japan as highlighted by recent statistics released by the Fiji Bureau of Statistics.
Singapore recorded a steep fall of 33.7 per cent, attributed to the decrease in importation of gas oil to Fiji.
Import from China was also down $11.8million as a result of decreased imports of fresh fish.
Imports from New Zealand and Australia also dropped , attributed to decreased imports of potatoes, and wheat and meslin, respectively.


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Here at Tendergrass Farms, we take our grass fed animal production standards and protocols very seriously. While our cows eat only forage, our pastured pigs, pastured chickens, and pastured turkeys are fed a non-GMO corn and non-GMO whole roasted soy based feed that supplements the green leafy grasses, clovers, and other plant life that they eat.
The reason that we feed our pigs, chickens, and turkeys non-GMO grains comes down to the fact that these species cannot derive sufficient protein from their forage in order grow in a healthy manner. Cows, being ruminants, have a specially designed digestive systems that allow them to live happily without a concentrated protein or high energy diet. For this reason our grass fed cows are happy and healthy with a 100% grass-based diet while our non-ruminant chickens, turkeys, and pigs are given supplementary feed. The four stomachs that cows have enable them to process forage in a way that many animals, swine and poultry included, simply cannot.
Here's the breakdown, by animal, of what we allow them to eat.
Tendergrass Farms Grass Fed Beef:
- Only fed 100% forage (grasses, clovers, other green leafy stuff)
- Never fed grains or other non-forage feed of any kind
- Never given hormones or subtherapeutic antibiotics
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- Raised in a 100% pasture based rotational grazing system
- Never given antibiotics or artificial growth promotants
- Fed non-GMO corn and non-GMO whole roasted soybean based feed


As you know, we harvested a lot of peppers this fall. We ended up leaving most of them on the plants until right before we had our first frost a couple of weeks ago, and so have had about 2-3 dozen peppers sitting in our kitchen. Some are big, some are small, some were ripe, and others still green. We knew one thing, though, that we weren’t going to be able to consume them all by the time they went bad. We decided to freeze them instead!
The thing about freezing bell peppers, is that it is super easy to do, and they taste just as great after they unfreeze, later in the winter, when you want that fresh bell pepper taste. In order to freeze bell peppers, follow these simple steps:
1. Dice up your bell peppers into pieces, just like you would when cooking your bell peppers.
2. Spread out the pieces of your peppers onto a cookie sheet.
3. Place the cookie sheet into the freezer for as long as it takes to freeze them solid (typically 30 minutes).
4. Take the cookie sheet out of the freezer, and put the bell peppers pieces into freezer bags.
5. Store the bags of peppers in the freezer!
The reason that you want to cut the pepper up when you freeze bell peppers, is so you can take only what you need, instead of unfreezing an entire pepper. Your frozen peppers will stay good for at least 8 to 12 months, after which they may taste a little freezer burned.
Now, you can enjoy an amazing omelet that includes home grown bell peppers…in the heart of winter.
Have you ever frozen your bell peppers? How many bell peppers did you get from your garden this year?


Influence of Rice Bran Wax Coating on the Physicochemic Properties and Pectin Nanostructure of Cherry Tomatoes
The effects of rice bran wax coating on the physi- cochemical properties such as firmness, weight loss, titratable acidity (TA) and soluble solid content (SSC) of cherry toma- toes were studied during cold storage. The chemical and nano- structure properties of chelate-soluble pectin (CSP) were also investigated by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The results indicated that there was no significant difference of firmness between con- trol (2.48 N) and waxed (2.87 N) fruits at the end of storage (20 days), while the weight loss of waxed fruits (13.54%) was lower than that of control fruits (16.02%). And the degree of esterification (DE) of both fruits decreased after cold storage by FTIR. The structural analysis by atomic force microscopy (AFM) indicated that rice bran wax coating inhibited the deg- radation of CSP. The CSP molecular widths ranged from 15 to 250 nm, and the vertical heights varied from 0.2 to 2.0 nm. Greater frequency (Fq) of large width and length CSP was found in waxed fruits than in control fruits. The results suggest that rice bran wax coating was an effective way to preserve fresh fruits.
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Landbouw verwijst naar het produceren van Hernieuwbare bronnen. specifieke types van landbouw zijn:
Wheat Farming - Farming Wheat, which is required for Bread, Cake or Cookies.
Tree Farming - Farming Trees for wood, saplings, or apples.
Sugar Cane Farming - Farming Sugar Cane for Sugar, which is required for Cake.
Pumpkin Farming - Farming Pumpkins.
Melon Farming - Farming Melons for Melon Slices.
Cactus Farming - Farming Cacti for Cactus Green dye or traps.
Mushroom Farming - Farming Mushrooms for use in mushroom stew or creating giant mushrooms.
Automatic Farming - Using redstone circuits to produce cactus, melon or pumpkin with limited player interaction.
Chicken Egg Farming - Farming Chicken Eggs for use in Cake or creating Chickens.
Animal Farming - Using wheat to breed animals, to be slaughtered for their products or used in Egg, Milk or Wool Farming.
Iron Farming - Farming Iron Ingots by killing the Iron Golems spawned in large NPC Villages.
Mob Farming - Creating spawn rooms for hostile mobs, to be killed for their drops.
Snow Farming - Trapping a Snow Golem and digging the snow it produces.
Spawner Farming - Waiting at an active monster spawner for monsters to spawn. This includes mobs that do not spawn naturally without the use of spawners, such as Blazes and Cave Spiders.


The Actinorhizal Symbiosis
Much of the new nitrogen entering temperate forests and marginal soils comes from bacteria, classified in the genus Frankia, that live symbiotically in root nodules on diverse shrubs and trees. Since Frankia belong to a group of bacteria known as actinomycetes, the nodules are termed “actinorhizal root nodules." Collectively, the symbiosis is a major source of new nitrogen entering soil in broad areas of the world. The plants involved have become increasingly important as pioneer species as climate changes threaten to remake the global landscape over the next several decades.
The Bacterial Symbiont - Frankia
Frankia sp. strains are filamentous bacteria that convert atmospheric N2 gas into ammonia in a process known as nitrogen fixation. Frankia fix nitrogen while living in root nodules on
“actinorhizal plants" and can supply most or all of the host plants' nitrogen needs. Consequently, actinorhizal plants colonize and often thrive in soils that are low in combined nitrogen. The availability of several Frankia genomes is helping to clarify the evolution of prokaryote/plant symbioses, environmental and geographical adaptation, metabolic diversity and horizontal gene flow among symbiotic prokaryotes.


Maine Delegation to USDA: Consider Aid to Blueberry Farmers in Tariff Relief Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include the wild blueberry industry in the USDA’s Market Facilitation Program. Announced by the USDA in May, the Market Facilitation Program will provide financial aid to agricultural producers affected by China’s retaliatory tariffs.
“The wild blueberry industry has been an integral part of Maine’s agricultural heritage since the mid-1800s. Due to the crop’s proclivity to grow in rocky, acidic soils and cool climates, Maine is the largest commercial producer of wild blueberries in the world,” wrote the Maine Delegation. “The majority of farms that grow and process wild blueberries are family-owned. However, recent economic pressures and reduced prices have placed a significant burden on wild blueberry growers, resulting in many growers drastically cutting back on harvesting their crops within the last two years.”
“Prior to 2018, wild blueberries had been making steady headway into the Chinese market, as China’s imports of all blueberries increased from 1.5 million pounds in 2012, to 19.2 million pounds in 2016,” the letter continued. “In 2017, Maine exported nearly two million pounds of wild blueberries to China. Due to recent trade disputes, the Chinese export market for Maine wild blueberries has all but vanished. Maine only exported around 75,000 pounds of wild blueberries to China in 2018… Wild blueberry producers have faced tremendous strain due to ongoing trade retaliation and disruption. We strongly request that the USDA take every appropriate action, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, to include wild blueberries within the Market Facilitation Program.”
Today’s letter marks the Delegation’s latest efforts to advocate for Maine agricultural products in trade negotiations. Last week, the Delegation sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to include significant funding for Maine’s lobster industry as the Department finalizes their aid package for agricultural producers affected by China’s retaliatory tariffs. The letter follows up on the Delegation’s initial request in June to provide relief for Maine’s lobster industry amidst the ongoing trade war with China. In February, the Maine Delegation wrote two letters urging the Administration to prioritize lobsters and potatoes in the ongoing trade negotiations with China.
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Upcoming Sustainable Local Food and Farm Conference (video)
December 6, 2010
Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms, a Virginia farmer who has become internationally known after being featured in Michael Pollan’s book, “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” and in the movie “Food, Inc.,” will be the keynote speaker at a sustainable food conference organized by Nevada County Grown.
The Sustainable Local Food and Farm Conference, set for Jan. 22 at the Gold Miners Inn-Holiday Inn Express in downtown Grass Valley, will bring together several of the country’s top lecturers on sustainable farming and the importance of growing and consuming nutrient-dense food.
In addition to the lecture schedule, an indoor expo will present local farmers and sustainable food activists sharing and promoting their efforts.
• Nevada County Grown wineries will host a wine garden with local wines for sampling.
• Salatin will give two lectures and participate in a panel discussion at the end of the second lecture series.
• Other speakers include Dr. Will Winter, the founder of the Holistic Livestock Association; Mark McAfee, the founder and president of Organic Pastures Dairy; and Aaron Lucich, creator of the documentary “We Are What We Eat.”
• A free family lecture on getting children to eat healthy food, starting at 9:30 a.m.
• A group panel discussion that starts at 6 p.m.
The Food and Farm Expo will be open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lectures will begin at 11:15 a.m., and Salatin will speak on “The Sheer Ecstasy of Being A Lunatic Farmer” at 3:20 p.m.
Tickets for the evening session are $30, while the day session costs $50; register for the full conference for $70 ($65 for Nevada County Grown members).
For more information, visit http://www.NevadaCountyGrown.org/conference or call (530) 272-3645.
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For the first week your newly rescued hens will be very shy. They won’t move around much. The will look and act different than other hens. You have to leave them to adjust at their own pace. Don’t startle them because they have to get use to their new environment.
Make sure your hen house is warm with lots of bedding. The battery hen house would have also been very warm, so it’s important that your coop is cosy.
Make sure you keep the feeder and drinker very close to the hens. As they will not want to wander too far. Change as little as possible about their diet. Don’t feed them green fruit and vegetables as they are too rich for the hens.
Although all this may be a little work, it will be very rewarding to see your transformed rescue hens.
Week Two +
Clean out your hen house every week. This will help the hens be happier and healthier. You can start introducing some greens and grains into their diet. Do once a month for mites and worms. You can give them apple cider vinegar in their water for a week a month as well. If you want them to remain healthy and lay feed them on layers pellets.


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The Global Forage Seed Market is segmented By Crop Type (Cereals, Legumes, and Grasses); By Product Type (Stored Forage and Fresh Forage); and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa).
2016 - 2026
Fastest Growing Market:
The forage seed market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.5%, during the forecast period (2020-2025).
The market studied has been segmented by crop type into cereals, legumes, and grasses. By product type the market has been segmented into stored forage and fresh forage. By geography the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The factors affecting the studied market, either positively or negatively, and competitiveness among global leaders are also included in the report. The report contains a detailed analysis of various parameters of the forage seed market.
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Livestock is among the world’s largest users of land resources, with grazing land and cropland dedicated to the production of feed representing nearly 80% of the total agricultural land. According to FAO, feed crops are grown in 1/3rd of the total cropland, while the total land area occupied by pasture is equivalent to 26% of the ice-free terrestrial surface. Around 80% of the world’s grazing lands are open lands, i.e., pastures devoid of forests or dense human settlements. Pastures have always been and will continue to be, a source of forages and nutrients for dairy cattle, including heifers, dry cows, and the milking herd. Livestock is a major factor responsible for the growth of global agriculture. The world food economy is being increasingly driven by the shift in diet and food consumption patterns toward livestock products. There has been an increased dependency of livestock animals on feed and forage resources. Furthermore, changes in production and quality of feed crop and forages potentially impacts the livestock. The growth in livestock production is likely to create a demand for better forage crops, as people are extremely concerned about the quality of meat they consume. The growth in the demand for forage crops can only be supported with better quality forage seeds.
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Currently, North America is the largest forage seed market. Alfalfa is the largest traded seed among all the categories, and in the United States alone, it accounted for a share of 27% of the market value in 2018. Currently, the United States occupies the largest market share (48%). Favorable weather conditions and an ever-increasing domestic and international demand are driving the growth in the North American forage seed market. Weather in the North American region is a major reason behind the decline of demand in the forage seed market. To counter this effect, in December 2017, Grassland Oregon, a seed company based in Salem, Oregon, launched FIXatioN Balansa and Frosty Berseem clovers, making them available to producers in Canada. Both varieties are capable of withstanding temperatures as cold as -26°C and -5°C, respectively.
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Global forage seeds market is a fragmented market with the presence of various players in the market. In the forage seed market, companies are not only competing based on product quality and promotion, but also focused on strategic moves to hold larger market shares. Major acquisitions are taking place between companies to expand the forage seed business. One such acquisition has been witnessed between AgReliant Genetics and Golden Acres Genetics. The players in the market are investing heavily in this market, in order to develop new products. Dairyland Seeds, which is a part of DowDuPont, introduced seven new products under its forage seed category for the 2018 planting season. The highlights for these new products are the new genetics and expanded trait packages giving them an edge above their competitors.
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Crop Type
184.108.40.206 Forage Corn
220.127.116.11 Forage Sorghum
18.104.22.168 Other Cereals
22.214.171.124 Other Legumes
5.2 Product Type
5.2.1 Fresh Forage
5.2.2 Stored Forage
5.3.1 North America
126.96.36.199 United States
188.8.131.52 Rest of North America
184.108.40.206 United Kingdom
220.127.116.11 Rest of Europe
18.104.22.168 Rest of Asia-Pacific
5.3.4 South America
22.214.171.124 Rest of South America
126.96.36.199 South Africa
188.8.131.52 Rest of Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Most Adopted Competitor Strategies
6.2 Market Share Analysis
6.3 Company Profiles
6.3.1 Allied Seed LLC
6.3.2 Brett-Young Seeds Limited
6.3.3 AgReliant Genetics
6.3.4 DLF Seeds AmbA
6.3.5 Foster's Seed and Feed
6.3.6 Northstar Seeds Ltd
6.3.7 Hancock Farm & Seeds Co.
6.3.8 UPL Limited
6.3.9 Corteva Agriscience
6.3.10 The Royal Barenbrug Group
6.3.11 Blue River Hybrid Organic Seeds
6.3.12 AMPAC Seed Company
6.3.13 PGG Wrightson
6.3.14 S&S Seeds, Inc.
6.3.15 Rivard's Turf and Forage
6.3.16 Johnston Seed Company
6.3.17 Silver Falls Seed Company
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MARKET


Groundforce Trevethin recently teamed up with both Pontnewynydd and Penygarn Primary schools and Torfaen County Borough Council to undertake a community planting day at the Lifestation building in Trevethin.
50 sapling trees were planted in very cold conditions with the view to harvesting the produce in years to come. The trees consisted of varieties of damsons, apples and pears and were installed on a section of land adjacent to the centres premises. Hopefully the young people will watch the tress they planted grow and develop over time and that a derelict piece of land will be brought back to life for the benefit of the local community.
This is part of Groundforce Trevethin’s on-going commitment to improve local areas and be involved in working with local schools community and voluntary groups.


With my photography project, Farmacy, I’ve been exploring how food is grown and the people who run and maintain the farms! Isom’s Orchard not only does all of the above, they also sell direct to the public…and have since the 50’s! It’s such a cute spot along Hwy 72, and a staple for the communities who work the farm and the ones who are fed from produce and crops the farm grows. I took a couple of trips through the season to try to capture the variety of food they grow, gather, and sell. Not to mention, the fun that comes with the sunflowers! I even snuck in a little self portrait towards the end!


It all started back in the year 1985 when Andreas Litras listened to his brother.
"Hey, Andrea! Here in Toronto, the fresh figs are popular! Try to send some!"
So Andreas, who had spent his childhood in an agricultural village, liked the idea. And the idea was good because when he did his homework he found out that in the surrounding area of Athens, the capital of Greece, there is an area where figs flourish, the area of Markopoulo.
So, with the main aspect the passion of supplying high-quality figs, like there are served for his family, the attention on these figs constantly increased. Almost 10 years later the EC's Agriculture and Rural Development, and after the recommendation of the Greek Ministry of Agriculture, nominated the figs of Markopoulo as a product of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).
In the years to come, Andreas and the members of the family, continued to invest in the company and now we are a certified company according to ISO 22000, we export fresh figs, conventional and organic, worldwide while our aim remains the same.
To provide these Delicious and Nutritious figs like they were served to our family table!


Reasons to buy and eat local foods and Shop at Farmers Markets, Farm Shops, etc.
Supporting your Local Economy by Using Farmers Markets, Farm Shops, etc.
Buying produce from local farmers etc, from farmers markets or farm shops means your money goes a lot further. The money you give to the farmers will not only help them stay in business but help that business to grow and expand. The businesses that you help to grow and expand will then help the community, by employing more local people. Also when the farmers buy produce, organic food, etc they will buy from local suppliers which will help increase the value of your locally spent money.
Buying Food Directly From Farmers at Farmers Markets, Farm Shops, etc.
Buying locally directly from your local farmers, means you are helping your local farmers. You can buy from their farm shops, local farmers markets and local box schemes. Buying their fresh produce UK directly from them means that you cut out the middle men, who take a percentage of the money you pay. This means the farmers get more of the money which is justified because they actually grow or rear the produce.
It is Easy to Try Something New when you Buy from Farmers Markets, Farm Shops, etc.
Farmers enjoy making different things with their ingredients, they love being creative with food. This will make it easy for you to try new things. Buy them from your farm shops, farmers markets, etc.
Pick-Your-Own from Farmers Markets, Farm Shops, etc.
Picking your own food from the farm or farmers markets is great because you can select the very best ripe and ready to eat foods.
Have you Ever Heard of Food Miles?
Food miles collect when food travels, the further it is the more greenhouse gas emissions it collects, especially when the food is air-freighted. Reducing the amount of food miles is important, and this means buying locally. Research also shows that buying local produce reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emissions associated with distribution. Buying from farmers markets, farm shops etc will give you food with no or very little food miles.
Packaging is Wasteful
Both in costs and materials, packaging food is a waste, if you buy direct from a farm or a farmers market you reduce the amount of wasted paper, plastic and cardboard.
Reducing your Waste and the Farmers Waste
Food that goes to a supermarket is rejected if it is the wrong shape, colour or size, but it is perfectly good food! If you buy your produce from a farmers market, farm shop, etc the producer will include all kinds of shapes and sizes because this is how nature created it. The food sold on farmers markets etc is noting but the best, so even if it is a strange shape, size or colour it doesn't matter. Sometimes these irregular shapes etc are great!
Meet Very Nice, Like Minded People
Buying from local farms, farmers markets etc, means that you will meet nice like minded people. Its great because you actually meet the people who grow, rear or produce the food you eat, this give you even more faith in the food you eat and give to your families.
Help the Countryside to look Beautiful
The landscape in Britain has been shaped by the farming the is best suited to it. If you buy products from local farms, farmers markets, etc this helps to keep the countryside looking great. Farmers also love their fields etc and not only because it looks amazing but because it has created a living for them too.
Guidance for Farmers Markets
What is a Farmers Market?
A farmers market is a market where local growers, producers and farmers go to sell their own produce. The growers, producers and farmers all come from a defined local area and sell directly to the public. The stallholder should have grown, reared, brewed, caught, baked, pickled, smoked or processed all the products on the stall.
Certification was launched to markets that were NAFM members in June 2002. This certification is an independent verification scheme that was created to ensure all markets were working to the recommended criteria. It will become a condition of NAFM membership from January 2003.
This process was made up of market managers and developed by the Certification Working Group. During the development advice was taken from various people and bodies such as Environmental Health, Trading Standards, LACORS and other accredited agents. The process has two pilots before it was actually completed and launched.
An increase in customer confidence was reported when farmers markets certification came into play, and producers also welcomed this changes as it reassured them that the other producers were at the market were genuine.


Today I would like to dedicate my blog to Kristin! 100 uses for Yogurt Containers!!!!! Just Kidding Kristin!
With spring just around the corner it is that time of year to start thinking about your gardens. Until the past few years I didn’t put much thought into this, abiding by the rule of planting during the May long weekend, so not picking out any plants at least until the end of June from where ever I could still find half decent flowers.
Now that we grow our own garden I have to start thinking about this much earlier. Last year I did get away with just planting in the ground and not starting anything. I’m still learning so starting early is still a gamble for me.
Growing a garden can be very simple and fun. Small containers on your patio can brighten it up and even provide you some delicious things to eat. This year I’m attempting to grow Zucchini’s in a pot, more to keep my hubby happy after the run away zucchini fiasco of 2010. Trust me when I say one or two zucchini hills are plenty! 5 was way too many and took over.
There are lots of books out there on container gardening and square foot gardening for those that have small spaces to work with. I have no particular book that I favor except my Lois Holes vegetables book. I read all sorts of books and take the bits and pieces of advice that I enjoy and think will work for me.
Living in Alberta we have a colder climate to work with so some vegetables need to be started early. This year I’m working on tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Cucumbers can do fine just in the ground as I found the first year but it helps to start them early so your crop is ready sooner and not risking the frost. I am also going to try those tomato hanger plants this year, I’ve heard they grow best next to the house to absorb its heat and I figure they are worth a shot. It was my friend Joanna that has encouraged me to plant them early this year. I didn’t think too much about them needing a hardy start indoors and that they take longer to grow.
Before you plant in your garden, it is best to think about what you want to grow to eat. Also how much you like to eat what you are planting. Don’t plant a ton of beets unless you really like them or know how to preserve them. Also look at the growing timelines for your plants so you know when about in the summer/fall they will be ready. Sometimes spacing out your plantings will help you to have a hardy crop all summer long and not surge crops. It will also help you to enjoy the things you grow more, you don’t want to be trying to find homes for 50 zucchini’s, or eating zucchini for 3 weeks straight. Don’t be afraid to space out some plantings of each of your fruits or vegetables.
Make sure to look into what types of plants they are as well, ok duh you know what a cucumber is, but you may need to know how much growing space they need as well, for instance squash needs lots of trailing space. Potatoes grow best next to beans. Things like that. Each plant takes different nutrients from the soil and will also need to be rotated every year to different locations in your garden.
Also look up ways to preserve your crops and what can be stored for long periods of time so you are able to enjoy the benefits of your garden all year round.
Growing your own garden can be a great way to help cut your grocery bill down, to eat extremely local and organic as well. Check out local farmers in your area as well for extra items you may not have grown many of or some to sample before you decide to grow a whole crop. Also consider finding some friends who garden as well and crop share. Each person has something they can really grow and by sharing your harvest you can enjoy much more as well.
A great way we have found to cut the cost of starting our garden and getting our seeds etc. Is to buy our gas at Canadian Tire. We then save up all the money we get from there and it helps to buy our gardening needs each spring.
One green tip for gardening as well is that Yogurt Containers are a great size for starting your plants indoors.
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Biotechnology is refered as a potential source of
crop productivity improvement in the agriculture field. The other topics it
cover in soil sciences is stabilization of soil, enhancement of N- fixation,
bioremediation, biocontrol, and many other new microbial products for the soil
Soil science and biotechnology are interactive in a
way that interdisciplinary studies are inevitable. Recent studies of
biotechnology give us knowledge about microbes function and their nature and
make us understand that microbes can be used in beneficial ways in soil.
Genetically modified rhizobia are of great interest for
creating strains for effective Nitrogen fixers with leguminous crops. Different
companies has conducted successful field experiments.
Mycorrhizal fungi that are present in nature promote
P-uptake by crops. Mycorrhizal fungi have potential to use as an inoculant. The
limitations are difficulty to produce large amounts of the organism which are
enough to use as an inoculant on a field scale.
Engineered Microbes (GEMS) :
Genetical modification in the composition of
bacterial cell has now become a routinely practice in laboratory procedure Manipulation
in the genetic makeup to produce desired changes in function or growth is
generally easier for bacteria than for crop plants. Therefore. the products of
GEMS may have a large impact sooner than genetically engineered plant products.
Yet, the most immediate applications
are likely to be in medicine. For example. valuable
drugs can be produced by GEMS
carrying mammalian genes.
Researchers are trying to create microbial
insecticides, fungicides and
nematicides. In one approach the gene for a pest
toxins is taken from natural source and transfer to common bacterial growth
inhibitors of the root. The advantages include
that the microbe works as chemical synthesis.


Our Portfolio company, Iktos announced a collaboration with Bayer’s Crop Science division with its industry-leading R&D pipeline and portfolio of seeds & traits, crop protection and digital farming solutions to expand the use of AI in the discovery and development of new sustainable crop protection products.
Iktos’s de novo generative design software Makya™ will be deployed by Bayer scientists to facilitate the design of novel molecules according to pre-defined profiles and accelerate hit-to-lead/lead optimization, whereby potential molecular candidates are further optimized and developed into lead compounds.
We are thrilled and proud to join forces with Bayer, a leading global life science company and to have Bayer scientists use our software in their small molecule active ingredient design. It is our ultimate goal to facilitate our technology usage by expert discovery scientists, who have deep knowledge and understanding of their discovery programs. This way, the promise of AI to dramatically improve discovery will have a better chance to be realized and impact small molecule active ingredient development
said Yann Gaston-Mathé, Co-founder and CEO of Iktos.
Click here to access their full press release


The World Groves Team
Leaders in Citrus
World Groves brings more than a lifetime of expertise to the table. In fact our core team have primarily worked in citrus and produce for the entirety of their careers, having worked for the top names in citrus in leadership positions. They live and breathe citrus, and that focus and passion translates to the insight needed to deliver an innovative sourcing and logistics platform for produce buyers.
Billy Pemelton Jr.
Alex has spent over 40 years in the field, packing, sales, exporting and importing of fresh citrus and other agricultural items from around the world. Holding positions from the field to CEO, he has had a wide array of experiences that have taken him throughout the fresh fruit distribution chain around the world. Creating a team from the field to the marketplace by focusing on details with reliability has been a hallmark of his management style.
Bill has 30 years of C-Level Management experience, include budgeting, procurement, logistics, fiscal management, information technology, telecommunications, personnel management and setting policy. He has worked in a diverse set of businesses Agriculture, Hospitality, Telecom, Technology/AI and Property Development. Working in that wide range of businesses, Bill has learned that the most important asset is building relationships and then maintaining those relationships by having integrity and strong character.
Having grown up in the fresh food business, Tyler is the second generation to work in the produce industry and currently manages the operational team. This provides a valuable perspective for our customers to find better solutions and processes that support their business.
Billy brings extensive sales experience in produce, specifically in citrus, to the World Groves team as National Sales manager. He manages retail, wholesale, and foodservice aspect, ensuring that our customers are fully supported.
Emily is part of a citrus growing family. Her background includes various levels of accounting and other administrative positions at various levels. Emily juggles 2 young boys along with her responsibilities of grower accounting and administrative duties of World Groves.
With decades working in citrus, produce, food production, and logistics, the World Groves team is made up of industry experts with over 150 years experience combined.
In Partnership with the Fresh Avenue Team
Fresh Avenue is a team that enhances the produce supply chain for our customers through customized sourcing, product development, freight solutions, and in-market support. With decades of experience in agriculture, sourcing, selling, operations, and logistics, we strive to be a resource for those wanting to directly connect with fresh produce growers and processors.


This incredible farm makes tomato plants bloom in the desert using nothing more than sunlight and seawater. Needing no soil, fossil fuels, groundwater, or pesticides, Sundrop Farms grows crops in a hydroponic greenhouse lined with water-drenched cardboard. The 20-hectare farm officially opened on October 6th near Port Augusta, and their desert-grown tomatoes are already for sale in Australian grocery stores.
Sundrop Farms works agricultural magic. Conventional farming won’t work in the desert region, but that doesn’t matter for this desert farm. It obtains water from the Spencer Gulf, and desalinizes the water using renewable energy. 23,000 mirrors reflect light to a receiver tower to generate solar power. When the sun is shining, the system can provide 39 megawatts of clean energy – that’s enough to keep the desalination plant working and power the greenhouse, which is heated during the winter.
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, nestled in the heart of Vosne-Romanee, is a testament to winemaking excellence and resilience. This winemaking legacy began with Louis Liger-Belair, a general from Napoleon's army, who acquired the Château de Vosne-Romanée Estate in 1815. This once vast estate covered sixty hectares of some of the most prestigious vineyards in France, including the celebrated grand cru monopole, La Romanée. An unfortunate inheritance issue in 1933 led to the divestment of most of the family's holdings, leaving only a fraction of the former glory.
In the year 2000, the narrative of the domaine changed dramatically when Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, an agricultural engineer and oenologist, seized the reins of the family Domaine. Armed with dedication and an innovative spirit, he transformed the winemaking process, embracing biodynamic farming methods across the Domaine's near nine hectares. His holistic approach to farming includes the use of a horse-drawn plow and careful handling of the vineyard's fruit to respect grape integrity.
Among the more technical aspects of their winemaking, the Domaine is known for a distinct blend of free-run and pressed juices, allowing the lees to settle to avoid racking. They employ three different barrel types sourced from three different forests, offering unique characteristics to the wine. Bottling is done by gravity without the use of fining or filtration, a testament to the purity of the wine production process.
Today, the Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair produces some of the world's most esteemed wines, their offerings vibrating with a "seriousness of intent" (Jancis Robinson). The wines’ unique quality stems not just from the dedication and expertise of Louis-Michel, but also from the profound lineage of the Liger-Belair family that has been intertwined with the vineyards and wines of Burgundy for over two centuries. This profound history, paired with the Domaine's future-facing approach to winemaking, ensures their place as a cherished producer in the heart of Burgundy.


Yes to Blueberries Gardener's Hand Cream
Admittedly, I'm no gardener but this city slicker is always in need of an effective hand cream. Yes to Blueberries has sprouted a great new product, Gardener's Hand Cream, that pampers your hands and gives back to charity - 100% of the proceeds benefit the Yes to Seed Fund which gives grants to school gardens. The Yes to Seed Fund gives kids fun and engaging ways to connect with mother nature and teaches them to lead healthier lifestyles through nutrition, gardening & being outdoors. I'm on board with that - some of these little gardening tykes could be our future culinary superstars!


La Pastora is one of CoopeTarrazú’s classic blends. The hub of the growing region for the La Pastora blend is the mountainous Tarrazú canton in the San José province.
Farmers who contribute to this regional blend cultivate farms between 1,500 and 1,800 meters above sea level. This high altitude qualifies the blend as Strictly Hard Bean (SHB). The higher altitude and lower temperatures mean that the coffee fruit matures more slowly, creating a denser bean.
Notes: Almond, Sweet Citrus, Caramel
Varietal: Catuai, Caturra
Farm/Coop/Station: Coope Tarrazú
Altitude: 1500- 1800 meters


I love growing tomatoes. I was raised in a place where growing tomatoes was both a gardener’s imperative and fetish, and the unspoken race for the first ripe tomato began every year as soon as the soil was warm enough. I haven’t always grown them as an adult, but here we have the luxury of the space and the time to make a garden, and every proper garden must include tomatoes.
We started ours from seed this year, a first since we moved to Berkeley.
We planted them outside yesterday. This is earlier than we usually plant here, but we used floating row cover to protect them from the cool nights. Karl built hoops for our bed and we ordered the cover online. I had never messed with the stuff before, but apparently it is giant dryer sheets.
We planted 6 of our beloved ‘dattero ibrido’ and 4 of a big pink heirloom we’ve been saving seed from for a few years. We have no name for it other than ‘daddy’s favorite”, because it is Karl’s favorite. We don’t have the space for many more, but in the back we placed a couple of Cherokee Purples and a Sungold for the kids. We will slice them, make sauce from them, turn them into salsa, and eat so many fresh that we can’t eat one more. I also hope to dry some this year.
I am happier when I keep a garden, but several times a year I let the garden lapse and I forget.