There has been a massive rise in the popularity of growing plants in indoor smart gardens over the past few years. Smart gardens offer a great way to grow plants inside, allowing you to enjoy the pleasure of harvesting fresh food with no mess, no weeding, and no pesticides.
You can place your smart garden anywhere in your home, whether in the darkest of spaces or rooms with plenty of light.
Gardyn’s home garden kit 2.0 is one of the most popular smart gardens you’ll find in almost every home. In addition to being easy to set up, this hydroponic system supports up to 30 different plants that you can harvest fresh each day.
It provides your plants with everything they require to grow healthy and thrive. Before purchasing your favorite smart garden, go through the following sections to discover more.
What’s an Indoor Smart Garden and How Do They Work?
A smart garden is considered smart since it has built-in AI technology that automatically turns on and off lighting, notifies you when to refill the water reservoir, and adjusts the height as the plants increase in size.
Additionally, a smart garden takes the guesswork out of growing your favorite vegetables and herbs since all you need is to plant the seeds, and the garden kit itself will let you know if something is required.
Many indoor smart gardens currently come with companion applications that offer helpful tips on caring for some unique plants, providing you with the opportunity to track your plants’ progress in real-time.
These indoor smart gardens blend smoothly with different spaces and provide versatility in plants they can support as well as the environments or places they can be installed.
How Do You Choose the Best Indoor Gardens?
Picking the best indoor smart garden isn’t an easy task since you need to consider a wide range of factors. You need to examine the best performers/manufacturers in the indoor smart garden industry.
Once you list them, pick indoor smart gardens with helpful and vital features such as built-in sensors, indicators, and lighting. Also, be sure to pick smart gardens with easy-to-follow instructions.
Another important factor to consider is the existing or previous customer reviews. Both bad and good reviews will allow you to make the most informed decision.
Gardyn is one of the popular smart garden kit providers. The company’s kits utilize AI technology that takes care of your garden and comes with a companion app that allows you to track your plants’ growth anywhere, anytime.
With Gardyn’s home garden kit 2.0, you can grow a maximum of 30 plants, including fruits, veggies, peppers, lavender, thyme, basil, and cilantro, among others.


Verification of fresh grass feeding, pasture grazing and organic farming by cows farm milk fatty acid profile
Edoardo Capuano, Grishja van der Veer, Rita Boerrigter-Eenling, Anjo Elgersma, Jan Rademaker, Adriana Sterian, Saskia M. van Ruth
The present study investigated the use of fatty acid (FA) profiling in combination with chemometric modelling to verify claims for cow milk in terms of fresh grass feeding, pasture grazing and organic/biodynamic farming. The FA profile was determined for 113 tank milk samples collected in the Netherlands from 30 farms over four different months, and used to develop classification models based on the PLS-DA algorithm. Milk from cows with daily rations of fresh grass could be successfully distinguished from milk from cows with no fresh grass in their diet. Milk from cows at pasture could easily be distinguished from milk from stabled cows without fresh grass in the diet, but the correct prediction of milk from stabled cows fed fresh grass indoors proved difficult. The FA profile of organic/biodynamic milk was different compared to conventional milk but an unequivocal discrimination was not possible either in summer or in winter.
Milk Authentication Fatty acids Grass feeding Pasture Organic Biodynamic Chemometrics PLS-DA


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Aeration allows greater movement of water, fertilizer & air which stimulates healthy turf. Aerating also increases the speed of decomposition of the grass clippings & enhances deep root growth. Compacted soil especially benefits from core aerating.
Soil supplies some of the nutrients that grass needs, but most soils are not able to provide all of them during the entire growing season. A healthy & actively growing lawn uses a great deal of energy. Fertilizer helps your lawn stay healthy by promoting new leaf & root growth.
Spring cleanup services prepare your lawn for the coming growing season. Removing fallen debris is necessary to allow grass & plants to grow strong & green.
- Removal of winter deposited leaves, branches & pine needles from your lawn, planting beds, walkways & driveway
- Lawn de-thatching to remove dead grass & debris
Fall cleaning of your landscape protects your lawn & planting beds from the risk of disease & mold. It also makes your yard’s spring cleanup easier & more effective. Prepare your property for winter with JP’s Landscaping’s fall cleanup services:
- Remove fallen leaves & needles from lawn, planting beds, walkways & driveway
- Prune shrubs & trees as needed
- Remove annual plantings & cut back perennials
- Lawn aeration* to increase the movement of water, nutrients & oxygen in the soil & prevent lawn deterioration (*additional charges will apply)
Weekly Lawn Cutting
Weekly Maintenance includes cutting, edging & line trimming to maintain a uniform appearance throughout the summer.
Trimming & Pruning
Pruning service involves removal or dead or loose or infected branches so that the shrub can flourish properly. It is also done to give a particular shape to the shrub for aesthetic purposes.
Trimming service on the other hand is done to remove overgrown bushes which prevents the shrub from receiving enough moisture & light.
Power raking is also known as an effective means of thickening up bentgrass lawns & removing excess organic debris, which builds up on your lawn over the fall & winter. Power raking also improves intake of nutrients in the soil & roots of your lawn & helps to prevent pests & diseases. This process stimulates new growth, thickening your lawn.
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Premium hardwood mulch includes only the bark off the tree & does not include the actual wood. It is ground three times to give a nice uniform, fluffy texture. Great product to use for new installation & for areas where plants need lots of nutrients.
Planting & Upkeep
Now that your property has been beautifully landscaped, it is important to maintain it. Professional landscape maintenance is the easiest way for you to ensure your property is in top shape all year long.
Ongoing maintenance is important for healthy plants & trees. Unsightly weeds & fungi not only look bad, they steal soil nutrients, water & sunlight that your landscape plants need to grow properly. Without ongoing control efforts, they will take over. Regular weeding will avoid this problem & will keep plants growing well.
The Finish Grade is the foundational manicure of every fine lawn. It provides the final shaping & prepares the seed bed or sod base for completion.
Plantings – Trees – Evergreens – Shrubs
Landscaping trees come in all shapes & sizes & can be some of the biggest assets to your yard because they provide shade, privacy, visual interest & other uses.
Evergreens are a natural choice for any part of the country, because these conifers remain true to their name by adding cool green & blue hues to your landscape in winter when everything else is brown.
Seed & Sod
If you want to establish a new lawn, or reestablish an old lawn, you have two basic choices: you can plant seed & sprout your own new turf, or you can buy sod & roll it out like new carpet, ready to go.
Seasonal Flowers – Perennials – Annuals
There is no better way to welcome spring than with the bright, bold colors of flowers. Although these beautiful plants & flowers may only last one growing season, they do have add personality & interest to any space.
Plant them in flower beds or along borders to give your home added curb appeal or in container gardens or hanging baskets to liven up a dull corner of your patio.
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By: Richard Buggeln, University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services
Let’s cut to the chase: how do you prevent fires from spontaneously erupting at mulching and composting facilities? There are some easy things to do…and some things not to do. We don’t want to go into a lot of complicated…but interesting…details* in this short space. However you should know how and why heating occurs in piles of mulch or compost. For a clearer understanding, we can make some good comparisons with the way things heat up—and sometimes catch on fire—in our daily life.
How and why… Everything that rots produces heat. Rotting happens as a result of microscopic bacteria and fungi feeding on moist wood and leaves…or on the cellulose sponge on your kitchen sink or on the fruit and vegetables in your refrigerator. Freshly cut grass spread over a lawn starts to rot but you can’t feel the heat that it generates until you rake the grass into a pile. Come back the next morning and you can feel the heat trapped inside the pile of grass! The bigger the pile, the more heat is trapped and the hotter the pile temperature. Our bodies give off heat. Pack a lot of people in a room and soon you have to open a window to let the heat out!
Goal: do not create conditions that trap heat inside piles of mulch or compost.
Avoid: making piles of ground material higher that 10-15’. NEVER run heavy equipment on top of piles. Heavy equipment compacts the rotting material and promotes the chance for “hot spots” to be created inside a pile. High piles should only be temporary. High piles should be taken apart and watered, then reformed. Let the heat out…just like opening a window in a crowded room!
A thoroughly and uniformly moistened pile is the best management practice. A potato on the stove in boiling water will not start to burn…not until all the water boils off!! Moisture inside a mulch pile acts as a “governor” that can keep a pile from getting excessively hot.
Avoid: alternating layers of wet or moist ground material with dry material, say ground pallet wood. Rotting and heat generation will occur in the wet layers and the heat will be transferred, via the “chimney effect” to the dry layers, possibly leading to spontaneous combustion in the dry layers.
Spontaneous combustion frequently occurs on very cold days in winter. Cold air is dry. When cold air enters a pile and warms up, it will hold more moisture than warm air entering a pile. Cold air can transfer a lot of heat-laden water vapor inside mulch and compost piles.
Remember: to minimize the risk of fires from spontaneous combustion, keep piles small and keep them moist.
*Self-Heating In Yard Trimmings: Conditions Leading To Spontaneous Combustion. Authors: Richard Buggeln (University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services) and Robert Rynk (SUNY Cobleskill, NY). IN: Compost Science&Utilization, (2002), Vol.10,No. 2, 162-182:


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Cowpea does not require additional major varietal differences were observed for biomass production in the low-p and rock-p treatments and for helping improve this thesis i would like to thank all of the scientists and faculty members that contributed to. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on yield contributing character, biomass yield and it may be concluded that the application of n at the rate of 25 kg n/ha could be used for cowpea forage production key words: cowpea sc (ah) thesis, dept of animal nutrition, bangladesh. The effect of rainfall and temperature on maize yield in kogi state, nigeria ibitoye, s j & shaibu, u m department of agricultural economics and extension the estimated corn production in 2010 was put at about 8,800 metric tons with growth rate of. Recognition of cowpea pests and diseases for use both by agricultural research and exten sion staff leaves and production of frass on pods (plate 12) the spatial separation of pods is important points of contact between pods, and.
Within this guide will be on production of the dried cowpea, which can be harvested with conventional grain combines cowpea is considered more tolerant to drought than soybeans and better adapted to sandy soils many cowpea cultivars have a vining growth. Effects of industrialized meat production a 6 paper the demand for meat, dairy products, and eggs has increased exponentially over the last decade. Topics available for thesis research agricultural economics purdue university 2003 estimating consumer demand for bt cowpea in west africa financing of production units. Assessment of the abundance and effectiveness of cowpea [vigna unguiculata (l) walp] (agronomy) thesis esnart nyirenda yohane university of malawi bunda college of agriculture april, 2016 assessment of the abundance and effectiveness of cowpea 23 cowpea production and. Pdfusaidgov. Cowpea and sorghum research-extension systems by (i james arthur sterns a thesis submitted to michigan stae university in partial fulfillment of the requirements table 410 input prices for cowpea production and costs associated with.
This thesis is my original work and has not been presented cowpea growth in relation to nutrient accumulation and distribution abstract it is estimated that the area under cowpea production is about 1800 ha but this figure excludes cowpeas. Cowpea adaptability to southeastern organic farming systems: forage productivity and i am submitting herewith a thesis written by samantha lindsey hill entitled cowpea adaptability to dual-purpose crop for both grain and forage production (boe et al 1991) cowpea has the ability. Growth and yield responses of cowpeas (vigna unguiculata l) to water stress and defoliation certify that the material reported in this thesis represents my original work world cowpea production.
A thesis submitted to the school of graduate studies in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the texture pests, diseases, poor varieties, low market prices and price fluctuations were identified as constraints to cowpea production several approaches were used to investigate the. Topics available for thesis research in agricultural economics purdue university 2011-2012 impact of cowpea storage technologies in west and central africa that increases milk production when administered to dairy cows. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of science in horticulture department of seed, crop and horticultural science, school of agriculture and biotechnology 24 cowpea production. Fulltext - response of cowpea (vigna unguiculata l walp) to water stress and phosphorus fertilization.
Cowpea production training manual international institute of tropical steel, wm (1972) cowpeas in nigeria phd thesis, university of reading - 6 - steel, t-1m and kl hahra (1980) structure, evolution and cowpea is the most important pulse in tropical.
1 the small group meeting report on cowpea production and utilization aatf headquarters, ilri nairobi, kenya july 10 -11, 2003. A thesis submitted to there is high potential area for cowpea production but the actual production by local farmers is restricted to some areas therefore, the responsible body cowpea landrace diversity in northern ethiopia. I hereby declare that this thesis, prepared for the msc agric (agronomy) degree 11 cowpea background (zea mays) productivity through crop rotation with cowpeas (vigna unguiculata) by mercy medupe.
Cowpea, vigna unguiculata (l) walp production in uganda is constrained by a number of factors including virus and virus-like diseases that cause much damage on the plants. This thesis is a product of a case study on how innovation transfer affects women's participation in cowpea production in two communities in northern ghana the study addresses issues relating to how gender relations modify technological development, impact upon innovation transfer. Realization of the potentials associated with dual-purpose cowpea-based production systems has been limited by the lack of adequate information on how leaf harvesting aspects impact on the performance of cowpea [vigna unguiculata (l) walp] ms thesis, (michigan state univ. Cowpea genotypes by nkouannessi magloire thesis presented in accordance with the requirements for the degree magister scientiae agriculturae in the faculty of natural and 217 cowpea production constraints 14 2171. To transform the surging cowpea production in the rural areas from subsistence to profitable commercial systems one of the factors that should be considered in transforming cowpea production to commercial production is the market value.


Confor Study: Forestry Delivers Five Times Benefits of Farming
A new study commissioned by Confor reports that once established, productive conifer forestry delivers around five times the economic output of farming before subsidy.
The report by SAC Consulting, covered 4000 hectares of woodland and 4000 hectares of farmland in Wales, mainly in the South Cambrian and Upper Corris regions. It showed that annual output per hectare is £83.72 before subsidy for forestry compared to a deficit of £109.50 before subsidy for farming.
In light of the new evidence, Confor are encouraging Welsh farmers to diversify their operations by planting more trees. Confor Chief Executive Stuart Goodall said:
“This research by respected consultants demonstrates that productive softwood forestry is a very significant economic activity in rural Wales – and a real economic opportunity for Welsh upland farmers.
“It provides an opportunity for those farmers to successfully diversify their businesses, deliver more for the environment, create shelter belts for livestock, enhance biodiversity – and reduce reliance on public subsidy in the longer term.”
The full SAC report is available here.
Confor has also produced a video, Integrated Forestry and Farming in Wales, which uses real examples to illustrate why woodland creation is a viable option on marginal land for Welsh farmers.


Nature gifted us with different seasons. We love to enjoy every season with the beauty it brings. Summer is when you can decorate your garden with a blast of color and texture from various types of flowers. However, some summer flowers will bloom up to late summer. Therefore, they are classified as late summer flowers. The flowers withstand high temperatures and dry soil. However, a few flower species need a constant supply of water to bloom throughout summer.
Here, we will enlighten you on the best flowers to grace your garden this summer. There are plenty of late summer flowers you can plant. However, you need to check the flowers that suit your zone. We will try to stick to summer flowers that do well in various zones. Here’s a list of the best late summer garden flowers.
If you live in a condo, there’s a likelihood you don’t get plenty of sunlight. However, it should not stop you from adding colors to your space. Begonias bloom well even in low sunlight exposure. They have waxy leaves that help them maintain moisture throughout summer.
Marigold is not only beautiful; it’s also mosquito repellants. You will have killed two birds with one stone. They’ll make your garden beautiful in their yellow and gold colors. Also, they will keep mosquitoes away from your compound. You can also plant marigolds in a vegetable garden to use them as a spice in your food.
These late summer flowers have unique petals and scents. They exist in a variety of colors. Also, you can plant them alongside other flower species. Geraniums grow well in well-drained soil. They need constant watering and gentle care. You can grow them in a hanging basket or a planter; They are great for people living in urban areas.
Do you love tending to your flower garden? Then you can have a flower that gives you a reason to go to the garden. Heirloom roses need attention to grow and prevent diseases. They are cute, and their petals are fluffy. They exist in shrubby and climber varieties. Choose one that will suit your garden.
These summer flowers do best in warm climates. Check your zone if it falls under warm climates. They grow in purply pink and hot magenta shades. You can have them in container gardens if you have a small space.
Other people don’t like the blooming flowers. Others may want to keep non-blooming flowers. The foliage flower exists in several exciting colors- They look good in their various colors. Their foliage has mixed colors.
Caladiums are loves for their pink and green leaves. In addition, they have tiny yellow blooms. However, their foliage is the main attraction. They also have a thin layer of wax that helps to maintain moisture.
These flowers are easy to grow. All you need is to plant the seeds directly into the soil. In their early stages, ensure they have enough moisture. Zinnias will bloom well throughout summer. However, if you want them early in summer, you should plant them late in spring.
Dahlias are synonymous with summer. They vary in size and color. They are the only type of flower with the highest number of colors and sizes vary. They have sturdy stems. Thus, you can create a great centerpiece with dahlias.
Daisy garlands were every child’s favorite. Do not deny your kids the joy of creativity with flowers. Plant some daisies in your garden. They withstand the summer heat. Keep watering them to prevent them from drying.
If you want a blast of colors from one type of summer flower, then gerbera daisies should b your choice. They have a variety of colors such as white, yellow, pink, red, and orange. In addition, they are wider than other daisy varieties. You can also use them for your indoor decor.
If you love great scents, you have to agree that iris is the best fragrant flower you can have in your garden. This late summer flower offers a bold shade of color to your garden. Once you plant the flower this summer, you’ll never have to plant it again. It will rebloom every June and re-flower every July through September.
As the name suggests, the flower resembles the sun. They are bright yellow, and they grow tall. You can plant them if you like tall flowers in your garden. They are unique. They bloom facing the sun. At dawn, they are inclined to the east and move their head throughout the day and tilt to the west at dusk.
Stargazer lilies make elegant cut flowers. You can have them as house decor at a low cost. You can do that by planting lilies in your garden. They bloom well in summer under well-drained soil. But you need to ensure the soil has enough moisture to sustain its growth.
Fan flowers are best grown in pots and planters. They bloom in white, purple, white, and pink. The unique summer flowers have petals that resemble a Chinese fan. They are easy to the mountain and rarely produce deadheads.
These flowers resemble peonies and roses. One difference about them is that their petals do not spread outwards. Plant them in spring so they can bloom early in summer. Also, the spring temperatures are the best for a young ranunculus.
These summer flowers are best for people who love large flowers in their garden. For example, a peony head can grow to 10 inches wide. They are perennial flowers that bloom from May to June. Suppose you care for them well. Then, you can enjoy the flower for many years.
Succulents are perennial flowers. They have thick waxy petals that help them retain moisture for a long time. They also need minimum care. Thus, they are the best summer flowers for busy people. There are various types of succulents. You can choose any type that suits your home decor.
Mums take a long time to grow. Plant them during late spring to give them time to grow strong roots. They regrow every year during summer. Their petals spread outwards, forming a ball-like shape. Also, mums exist in a variety of colors.
There are hundreds of summer flowers that you can have in your garden. In most cases, the limitation is the zone the flowers can grow. If you don’t want to check your zone and the late summer flowers you can use, then the list above will help.


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Rice is the most important and the largest single dietary item consumed by most Malaysians. From a study made in 1960 of the per capita consumption of major foods, it was found that rice constitutes, on the average, 40% of the total food consumption by Malaysians. It can therefore be said that rice is of prime importance to Malaysia and achieving self-sufficiency in rice is of great importance to this nation.
In view of the above, the government has launched the National Rice Year Campaign with the following objectives:
- To focus public attention on the critical situation of world food supply which has a direct bearing on food supply of Malaysia particularly in rice.
- To create public consciousness and public support in whatever form towards increasing production of rice in this country.
- To develop a consciousness to the need for prevention of wastage of available rice and to promote the conservation of rice at all stages of production.
- To consolidate all efforts within the country towards increasing rice production and effective conservation to meet national self-sufficiency as early as possible.
- To boost up the position of the rice industry to one of the three main industries in the country and to make rice growing a profitable economic concern.
The national rice campaign is in line with the policy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operatives which includes:
- Efforts to increase the supply of essential foodstuffs to the level of self-sufficiency in so far as this is economically feasible and possible.
- Measures to improve productively and living standards of the rural population through greater employment opportunities within the farm sector, by more intensive use of the land.
The demand for rice in Malaysia is increasing year by year due to the fact that the population of Malaysia is increasing a rapid rate of 3% per annum. The total consumption of rice for 1968 in West Malaysia was 911,123 tons. In West Malaysia in 1968 the acreage under wet padi as the main crop was 806,940 acres while 156,950 acres was under the off season crop and the total production from this acreage was 672,680 tons about 74% of the Nation's requirement.
The present policy of the Government is to try and achieve self-sufficiency in rice in the near future in rice in the near future and if possible to produce for export.
The Government is taking a number of steps to increase the production of rice in this country. Most important of these are schemes for irrigation of which the Muda Scheme will provide irrigation facilities for about 261,000 acres. The Kemubu Scheme will irrigate 50,000 acres. Both these schemes are being financed by a loan from the World Bank. In addition to these there already exist various areas where irrigation provides for double cropping, most important of these being the Tanjong Karang Scheme, Trans-Perak Scheme, Sungei Manik Scheme and many others.
With the new varieties that are systematically being introduced there is no doubt that the income of the farmers depending on paddy numbering over 250,000 families will increase substantially.
But the provision of irrigation water will not necessarily mean that all farmers will cultivate two crops per year. Several complementary measures will have to be undertaken simultaneously. These include apart from the proper control of water, availability of farm inputs, provision of timely credit at reasonable costs, proper extension services, a good transportation network and proper marketing arrangements. The Government has taken steps to assure that the complementary measures will be present and farmers utilize the water as soon as it is made available
Other steps taken by the Government to promote increased production of rice are the establishment of a Rice Research Unit in Province Wellesley, Padi Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme, the Guaranteed Minimum Price Programme, Padi Cultivators (Control of Rent and Security of Tenure Act of 1967) and the establishment of the Padi Marketing Board. With the current interest taken by the Government of Malaysia to promote increased production of rice, Malaysia is well on the road to achieving self-sufficiency of rice in the near future.
To highlight the National Rice Year Campaign 1969/70, this commemorative postage stamp is being issued. It is prepared especially for this occasion by Malaysia's foremost artist Enche Hoessein Enas. The Stamp depicts a peasant girl with her arms laden with golden sheaves of ripe padi.
Commemorative postage stamps of the 15 cents and 75 cents denominations to mark the Rice Year 1969 will be issued on 8th December, 1969.
Rectangular with the following dimensions perforation to perforation in sheets of 100:
15 cents - Vertical - 42 mm, Horizontal - 33 mm.
75 cents - Vertical - 42 mm, Horizontal - 33 mm.
Printing Process: Photogravure
The design, which is common to both denominations, features a painting of a peasant girl with her arms laden with golden sheaves of ripe padi, with a silver border for the 15 cents stamp and a gold border for the 75 cents stamp.
Artist: Enche Mohd. Hoessein bin Enas
Colour: The tow stamps are in multi-colour
Paper: PTM watermarked paper
Printed by: Messrs. Harrison & Sons Ltd. England.
Period of Sale: Until stocks are exhausted.


MarketResearchNest.com adds “Global Peanuts Market by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023”new report to its research database. The report spread across in a 148 pages with table and figures in it.
Peanuts are widely used edible nuts. The peanut or groundnut is a species in the family Fabaceae (commonly known as the bean, pea or legume family). Rosales belongs, leguminous annual herb, stems erect or prostrate, 30-80 cm long, petals and keel separated from the pod 2-5 cm long, 1-1.3 cm wide, expansive, thick pods, flowers and fruits of 6 – 8 months.
Scope of the Report:
This report focuses on the Peanuts in global market, especially in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. This report categorizes the market based on manufacturers, regions, type and application.
In terms of peanuts production, China ranks first in the world. Meanwhile, China is also the largest consumer of peanuts with Nigeria being the world’s third largest producer, after China and India. But most of peanuts in these three countries are supplied for domestic market.
Global production of peanut country probably more than 100, the most common in Asia, followed by Africa. But the state is not too much for commodity production, the major producers in China and India, the largest area under cultivation.
From a global perspective, the overall upward trend of peanut production in the past four years (2012-2016) global peanut production increased from 41311 K tons to 45032 K tons.
Currently, China, India and Nigeria are the world’s three major peanut-producing countries. The planting area and output have maintained a leading position. In addition, the United States and Argentina as traditional peanut-producing countries, peanut output has increased greatly. Argentina is the only top four peanut one not having a relevant domestic market. About 70% of its production is for export. Now it has exceeded the other rivals to be the largest exporter.
Peanuts are high nutritional value of protein in plants. With the US, Europe, Japan and other countries off eating peanuts and other nuts food diet trend, consumption of peanut and its products increased year after year. Thus increasing future demand for peanuts, production and supply is bound to continue to grow.
With the enhancement of economic globalization and international trade activities, China peanut exports face more intense international competition, so the world’s major exporter of peanuts, peanut industry’s international competitiveness were analyzed and compared, peanut export States shall take appropriate measures, expand exports and increase export efficiency.
Peanuts contribute approximately 1.2% to the gross value of field crops. Peanuts can be consumed in an unprocessed state, but they also serve in the economy as raw materials for the manufacturing of various products. The production of peanuts is highly affected by the costs of production inputs as well as the demand for peanuts.
The worldwide market for Peanuts is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly xx% over the next five years, will reach xx million US$ in 2023, from xx million US$ in 2017.
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Market Segment by Manufacturers, this report covers
Market Segment by Regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia etc.)
Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa)
Market Segment by Type, covers
Pearl bean type
Market Segment by Applications, can be divided into
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There are 15 Chapters to deeply display the global Peanuts market.
Chapter 1, to describe Peanuts Introduction, product scope, market overview, market opportunities, market risk, market driving force;
Chapter 2, to analyze the top manufacturers of Peanuts, with sales, revenue, and price of Peanuts, in 2016 and 2017;
Chapter 3, to display the competitive situation among the top manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share in 2016 and 2017;
Chapter 4, to show the global market by regions, with sales, revenue and market share of Peanuts, for each region, from 2013 to 2018;
Chapter 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, to analyze the market by countries, by type, by application and by manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share by key countries in these regions;
Chapter 10 and 11, to show the market by type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2013 to 2018;
Chapter 12, Peanuts market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2018 to 2023;
Chapter 13, 14 and 15, to describe Peanuts sales channel, distributors, traders, dealers, Research Findings and Conclusion, appendix and data source
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Will your neighbor's garden often appear much better? You may well feel that your up coming-doorway neighbor has a special system for a beautiful garden that no a single else is aware of about. In reality, getting a great looking backyard does not require any magic formula techniques. All you want is the appropriate data on how to appropriately treatment for your plants. You can begin educating oneself by examining out the gardening suggestions that adhere to.
Acquiring a container-developed shrub. Slide the shrub out of its container to verify for a effectively-produced root program. The roots ought to have wholesome, white ideas, and not look dry at all. Do not purchase a plant if it has inadequately designed roots, or if the roots are congested and coiled close to the foundation of the pot. These varieties of roots rarely set up on their own as soon as they are planted in the ground.
Find out how to trim your crops. Not all crops need trimming, but if you notice harmful stems, trimming a plant can assist you get rid of a illness or at minimum gradual it down extended ample for you to remedy your plant. Do not cut too numerous stems and leaves: minimize only the unhealthy areas.
Sow crops in succession to each other for a steady harvest. When increasing greens such as corn, snap peas, and lettuce that experienced on a extremely predictable routine, make two or three sowings two months aside to lengthen the harvest season. You can also plant two distinct kinds on the same day with distinct maturation occasions to make certain a more time season.
Consider developing crops that are simple to store or keep themselves. If taken care of effectively and carefully, offered the correct volume of time to cure, garlic, onions, sweet potatoes, squash, dry beans, or shallots will preserve for a very lengthy time in a amazing, dry spot. No canning or freezing needed. This will ensure possessing new greens from the backyard all winter lengthy.
. Clean off your backyard harvest ahead of using it inside of your residence. Use a laundry basket or some other plastic basket with holes. . You can spray down your fruits and vegetables very easily with drinking water within the basket, and the drinking water and dirt will operate out. You could also help save the water that operates out to water your crops with.
A excellent way to make sure that your natural and organic garden will do well is to preserve a part of your land unspoiled. The natural wildlife will spring up and make for a best organic habitat. The variety of birds and insects essential for pollination will be by natural means existing on your house and aid with your natural backyard.
You must contemplate how a lot gentle is offered when beginning your vegetation indoors. If your home windows are modest or obtain small gentle due to their positioning, a plant that demands little sunlight will be much more cozy and healthy. If you want to develop plants that need to have a great deal of light-weight, take into account utilizing synthetic lights.
Instead of pulling weeds, change them into nourishment for your backyard. Some weeds, like Lamium or Chickweed, are hard to remove one particular at a time. Alternatively, employing a sharp shovel or spade, minimize under the weeds and change them more than, producing certain to bury all of the leaves. The weeds will rot, offering the soil with nourishment like composting.
When striving to include compost to your organic and natural backyard garden, uncover a greater way to get the compost there. It can be a ache to have to transfer wheel-barrows of compost to your backyard garden. You could attempt layering newspaper down the walkways of your backyard garden, and incorporating straw to the prime. Around the end of the year, the compost will be completely ready to be additional to your garden and you only have to shift it from the walkway to the beds on every facet.
If you are new to organic gardening and are fascinated in developing veggies, you ought to be informed that specific plants are much less difficult to start with than other folks. For illustration, broccoli, onions, and peppers are amongst the easiest. You ought to also be informed that diverse plants have various expanding timetables. These timetables are offered on-line. Right after selecting which plants you want to grow, search up their timetables so you know when to plant them.
If you have the space, building a compost bin can be a excellent way to conserve money and always have compost at the completely ready. . When arranging your bin, contemplate a three-sided bin instead than a four-sided bin. A 3-sided bin allows you to very easily access the heap for standard turning without having reaching in excess of a wall or utilizing a gate.
In excess of-watering your crops is not healthful because too considerably water may possibly inhibit the roots from acquiring vitamins out of the soil. Before watering crops outdoor, check out with some climate stations to locate out if it will rain anytime throughout the working day. After examining the weather forecast, you can choose no matter whether or not to devote the time and sources watering the backyard.
Distribute all around your dead fish refuse in the garden. Innards and intestines can decompose and depart important nourishment in the soil. You might use either a composting pile or simply go away the refuse around your garden's soil. Either way, ultimately mother nature returns all of the plant's nutrients back again to the soil.
If you discover yourself battling irritating clumps of weeds, a single resolution is to use a concentrated spritz of h2o and vinegar to the most choked locations. Alter the nozzle on the sprayer so that it is less complicated to goal only the impacted regions. This is most successful when utilized on a sunny day.
Combine your soil with a large quality, organic and natural compost. With compost, your soil gets to be a much better quality, gaining construction, texture, and even aeration. You will also discover that the water ability raises, which is heading to generate much better crops with even bigger and healthier blooms, and considerably much healthier root programs.
In conclusion, these gardening tips are straightforward to follow and simple to recognize. Put the expertise you have just discovered to very good use by gardening in a imaginative way. Focus on the response of the plants to your approaches. When one strategy fails, attempt one thing new. Your neighbors will envy your garden if you follow persistence.


Wentworth Club and John Deere Limited have announced an exclusive partnership for the supply of golf course maintenance equipment to its West, East and Edinburgh Championship Courses, according to Golf Business News.
The news comes just three months prior to Wentworth Club's annual hosting of the BMW PGA Championship on its world-famous West Course.
As of Spring 2019, the famous golf club in Virginia Water, Surrey, will partner with John Deere Limited with its supplying dealer Farol Ltd providing additional technical and equipment support.
A new machinery fleet consisting of 140 machines will be deployed including mowers for tees, surrounds and approaches, fairways, greens and rough, as well as state-of-the-art GPS Precision Sprayers and Gator utility vehicles.
RELATED: HOW TO GET A GOLF COURSE LAWN
“We are delighted to welcome the John Deere company to Wentworth as our exclusive partner in the supply of greenkeeping and grounds machinery through its regional dealer Farol,” said Wentworth Director of Golf & Greenkeeping Kenny Mackay.
“This agreement represents a significant investment to ensure our fleet is always at the leading edge of technology and innovation.”
John Deere has been a leader in GPS technology in the agricultural industry for many years and is now developing systems specifically for golf course maintenance use, with Wentworth Club being an early adopter.
The new advanced technology sprayer delivers great environmental benefits by applying inputs far more accurately and only to predetermined target areas. This significantly reduces overall chemical usage and can potentially cut spray costs by up to 15%.
“The world of course management and greenkeeping is changing fast and John Deere is at the forefront of these developments,” said John Deere’s Turf & Golf Sales & Marketing Manager Carlos Aragones.
“John Deere equipment helps to maintain many of the world’s greatest golf courses, and we are honoured to now include Wentworth Club in that prestigious company. We look forward to building a long and productive partnership with the Wentworth team, and to the Club becoming one of our leading strategic partners in the golf industry across Europe and beyond.”


Come to West Coast Produce Expo Booth #213
May 10th, 2016
The West Coast Produce Expo is coming up! Come visit us in Palm Springs, CA, May 13-15. Peter Cling and Ray Ortega will be at booth #213 to talk about the Josie’s Organics and Braga Farms brands of premium-quality fresh vegetables grown by the 3rd generation of Braga family farmers. See you there!
- Braga Fresh Introduces Six New Josie’s Organics Baby Greens and Salad Blends October 31, 2016
- See What’s New with Braga Fresh at PMA Booth #1029B September 30, 2016
- Braga Fresh Introduces Two New Josie’s Organics Chopped Salads September 5, 2016
- Come to West Coast Produce Expo Booth #213 May 10, 2016
- Braga Fresh Receives “Produce Trailblazer Award” for Excellence in Sustainability April 14, 2016


Weed Man North DFW Nutsedge Fact Sheet
Nutsedge is a common weed found in many home lawns and other turfgrass areas in the United States. There are many different types of nutsedges but yellow and purple nutsedge are the most common turf pests. Nutsedges are easy to distinguish in your lawn due to their characteristics in growth habit, light green color and rapid growth rate resulting in a nonuniform turf. This weed most likely came onto your property with your sod, which is why your lawn may have it but your neighbor's lawn does not.
Although nutsedges are often referred to as "nutgrass" and resemble grasses, they are not grasses but true sedges. Their leaves are thicker and stiffer than most grasses and are arranged in sets of three at the base. Yellow nutsedge has light brown flowers and seeds, and purple nutsedge flowers have a reddish tinge and the seeds are dark brown or black.
Yellow and purple nutsedge are perennial plants. They usually die back in the fall as temperatures decrease but the tubers and rhizomes of the plant will survive in the soil to sprout next spring. Tubers are usually in the top 6 inches of the soil and can remain dormant for up to three years before germinating.


Released from the confines of an 82-year prohibition, hemp is now legally classified as an agricultural commodity. Just like wheat. Or soybeans.
Products derived from industrial hemp, including beverages, are set for explosive growth. Sales in the U.S. are expected to reach $22 billion by 2022, as projected by the cannabis market research company Brightfeld Group; Congress’ re-regulation of hemp has presented a good reason for many to celebrate. -Abbie Rosner, Forbes
Having already shown up in a growing spectrum of food and beverage products, the market for legal CBD products is expected to grow to $1.6 billion by 2021. -Market analysis at the Brightfeld Group


Angel Studios Takes President's Day Week Off
Dear Angel Fans,
Angel Studios will be taking a much-needed break during the week of President's Day in the United States (February 19-26).
My brothers and I grew up in Idaho and during the potato harvest, we worked for local farmers. The harvest season consisted of 16-hour days over the course of several months as we worked tirelessly to beat the frost and get the potatoes out of the ground.
At Angel Studios, we started our own harvest in the Fall of 2022. We knew we needed to put all our efforts into launching the Angel Studios app and premiering Season 1 of The Wingfeather Saga. We asked our team to work extra hours, sacrifice time with family, and contribute all of their time and talents leading up to and through the holiday season.
When we were teenage boys and the potato harvest ended, we would spend extra time sleeping, catching up with our friends and family, and celebrating our efforts. One local farmer would even fill up his fields with water and we would drive our four-wheelers through the mud. It was a blast!
From the examples of these farmers, we want our team to have that same freedom this upcoming week. We’re giving everyone the whole week off to travel, work on home projects, go on date nights and family outings, and sleep, sleep, sleep.
We plan on coming back Monday, February 27 more ready than ever. Amazing things are coming up for Angel Studios, and we’re so excited for you to see what we do next.
Thank you for your ongoing support,
Co-founder and CEO


The improved chestnut trees with their far unloading crown, are probably coming originally from the countries of the Caucasus, the mountainous areabetween the Black and the Caspian Sea. The old Armenians had them cultivated and designated the delicious fruits as “Kasutah”, the Persian wordfor “dry fruit”.
The Romans called it “Castanea”, which the British botanic Miller extended 1759 with “sativa”. This means “satisfying” and documents the culinary esteem. From then on the European chestnut carries the botanic designation “Castanea sativa” and dissociates itself thereby clearly from the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum).
The Romans were not only by the fruit very inspired but also by the wood, which was suitable for weather-proof buildings because of its high content of tannin. Since chestnut trees still grow on a height of 1000 m above sealevel, the cultivation of chestnut trees was almost suited.
With the expansion of the Roman emporium the chestnut culture spread aswell. The powerful chestnut trees even struck roots on the north side of the alps. The German term “Marone” was introduced around 1600, taken from the French “marron” and Italian “marrone”.
In south Switzerland the chestnut culture was established approximately 1000 years ago. The growth of middle temperature favoured the cultivationup in to the upper alpine valleys. On these meagre grounds hardly any cereal had a chance to grow. Chestnut trees on the meagre side hills of the alps provided twice or three times as much calories per cultivated unit than cereal cultivation. That is why the name “bread-tree of the poor” was introduced.


Decline of Bee's and other pollinators effects nearly 1 out of 3 foods that you eat. Somewhere between 75% and 95% of all flowering plants on the earth need help with pollination from pollinators like birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, small mammals,
and most importantly, bees. They visit flowers to drink
nectar or feed off of pollen and transport pollen grains as they move
from spot to spot. You can help by planting some plants that attract pollinators, not only will you be helping bee's and other pollinators but these pollinator attractors will help your garden flourish. For more information visit Pollinator Partnership, and check out their snazzy pollinator helper (in website or app form) to know which plants to grow in your region.
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4 edition of Black leg disease of potatoes found in the catalog.
Black leg disease of potatoes
Paul A. Murphy
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Additional Physical Format: Print version: Murphy, Paul A. Black leg disease of potatoes. Ottawa: Dept. of Agriculture, (OCoLC) Material Type. differentiate black leg from soft rot bacteria.
Management Management of the disease can prove difficult. The suggestions for integrated control follow. Plant only clean, certified seed potatoes. Use whole tubers, or allow cut seed pieces to suberize, or cork over. Define blacklegs. blacklegs synonyms, blacklegs pronunciation, blacklegs translation, English dictionary definition of blacklegs.
blackleg (blăk′lĕg′) n. a disease of potatoes, characterized by wet, black lesions on the base of the stem, caused by a bacterium, Erwinia atroseptica. Diseases of horticultural crops. Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
Early symptoms of deficiency include weakness, feeling tired and sore arms and legs. Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin may occur.
As scurvy worsens there can be poor wound healing, personality changes, and finally death from infection or : Lack of vitamin C. Pacific Northwest weather and Washington’s maritime climate in particular, provided an ideal growing condition this season.
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) staff noted that late blight and black leg disease pressure was slight to non-existent. Complete field inspection Black leg disease of potatoes book for are available at the links below.
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The fungus causing late blight on potatoes and tomatoes has developed resistance to metalaxyl (Ridomil), which used to be the most effective fungicide for this disease.
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Black leg, non-emergence, tuber soft rots, and stem and leaf blights can develop depending on when and where the infection occurred. The specific bacteria causing the disease also influence the types and severities of symptoms.
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Potatoes have gold skin, red skin, brown skin, and even purple skin. There are so many varieties of potatoes available to us that are healthful to include in our diet, especially if we want to fight the virus that causes thyroid problems. Potatoes, contrary to popular belief, are.
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While working with Vancouver Westside Real Estate we often come across families that have trouble with their lawn. Since spring is the best time to pay attention to a lawn we thought we could offer some quick tips for growing a healthy looking lawn. If you’re planning on selling your home, then a great looking lawn is essential for attracting potential buyers.
7 Lawn Care Tips
1. Clear the yard – Like any project it’s best to start with a clean slate or clear work area to avoid any setbacks or damage to equipment. Before you start weed whacking or mowing make sure to check the lawn for large branches, rocker or litter that may have accumulated over the winter.
2. Start with the soil – Grass needs healthy soil in order to grow strong. Purchase a soil test kit and test your lawn’s pH level. The scale runs from 1 to 14, where 1 is very alkalinity and 14 is very acidic. A healthy lawn should have a neutral pH level close to 7.
3. De-thatch – De-thatching is the process of removing dead grass and a leaves from your lawn so that the soil and grass can breathe better. This will also allow your lawn to absorb more water as well.
4. Aerate – If you’re considering whether or not to aerate, you can test your lawn’s soil first. Take a screw driver or tool and push it into the soil. If the resistance is high and you struggle to get the driver into the lawn than your lawn probably needs aeration to soften it up. If the driver goes in with little force then your lawn is probably retaining enough moisture.
5. Over-seed and reseed – To fight off the bare patches and crowd out any trail blazing weeds try over-seeding or reseeding your lawn. You can also do this during the fall with a light layer of top soil.
6. Leave the mulch – This is a win-win situation, but some people may not like the aesthetics of leaving mulch (lawn clippings) on their lawn. But in the mulch is actually beneficial to the lawn because it is packed with nutrients and moisture that can be absorbed back into the lawn.
7. Mowing – When mowing your lawn, ensure your blade is sharp, as using a sharp blade allows the grass to recover quicker because of the clean cut. Cutting your lawn so it’s 6-8cm tall is recommended as this height promotes better water retention, it blocks out potential weed growth and it helps to encourage stronger root growth. Try to mow your lawn consistently on a weekly basis and only mow when it’s dry for best results.
We hope that these tips prove to be useful while working on your lawn this spring. If you have any questions regarding Vancouver westside real estate or if you are interested in selling your home please contact us. We have worked with many families in the westside and will help you sell your house for its best value.


During any season of the year, whether it’s hot and sunny or there’s a chill in the air, visiting a local farm with the family can be a blast. In the spring and summer months the farms are usually much more busy, with petting zoos, pony rides, various activities for the kids, and fresh produce at the farm markets. In the fall, many of these farms have huge pumpkin patches where you can choose your own pumpkins, wander through corn mazes, and go for a hayride. During the winter you’ll see Christmas tree fields, Christmas markets, and other festive events.
Maan Farms, located in Abbotsford, is one of the most exciting farms you can visit throughout the year. Kids can enjoy playing at the Barnyard Adventureland, cruising down the zipline, and visiting the animals in the petting zoo. There’s fun to be had for adults as well, such as Goat Yoga, where you can enjoy a glass of their signature berry wine and participate in a yoga class while the baby goats wander around you. In the fall they run a Haunted Corn Maze and an interactive and terrifying Pitch Black experience. Their Christmas Market opens in the winter months, where you can buy hand-made gifts from local vendors or come early for a crepe breakfast by donation to BC Children’s Hospital.
Taves Family Farms Applebarn
The Applebarn at Taves Family Farms can be found in Abbotsford near the US border. During the spring they put on an Easterfest event for the kids, with egg hunts, bunnies, hayrides, and other fun farmyard activities. They also host an Easter event for adults, with food, beverages, and live music. In the late summer and fall there are a ton of activities for the whole family, such as a visit to the Applebarn Country Store, the petting barn, or the pumpkin patch. Those looking to pick their own produce can U-pick apples, goji berries, and pumpkins, then pay for what you pick when you’re finished.
Open since 1975, Maplewood Farm is located on 5 acres of rural farmland in North Vancouver near Mount Seymour. Here you can visit and feed the animals, watch a milking demonstration, and meet the farm hands. The farm is home to over 200 birds and animals, such as rabbits, sheep, cows, pigs, goats, and horses. Come for the day to play, have a picnic, or book in advance for a pony ride.
Aldor Acres has been operating for over 30 years in Langley since 1988. Their farm is open year round for farm tours, petting zoos, school tours, birthday parties, and other special events throughout the seasons. There’s a Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch in the fall and they operate a Christmas Tree Farm where you can cut your own tree during the winter. During these special events there are tractor pulled hayrides, a market cleverly named as the Farmacy, and a ton of different animals to pet and feed.
Krause Berry Farms
Krause Berry Farms is a 200 acre berry farm located in Langley, operating since 1974. The Estate Winery is open year round, serving wine, waffles, lunch, and assisting with Market purchases such as pies, frozen berries, and frozen foods. The Market and Bakery open up in the spring, along with the U-pick fields where you can pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and even fresh flowers. This is a farm you should visit on an empty stomach because the berry topped waffles are mind blowing, the pies in the Market are loaded with fresh berries, and you can grab tons of other treats from the Creamery, the KB Corral Waffle Bar, and the Fudgery.
Southlands Heritage Farm
Southlands Heritage Farm is located in Vancouver, allowing you to escape to the farm without ever leaving the city. This farm provides educational experiences to both kids and adults about farming, livestock, and sustainability. They offer pony rides and horseback riding lessons, and they also host spring break and summer camps, birthday parties, and field trips. Their weekly Farmer’s Market is open from June until October and you can visit the Pumpkin Patch from October 1st to 31st. The animals that live on this farm include horses, ponies, goats, sheep, chickens, and ducks.
Eagle Acres Dairy Farm
The Eagle Acres Dairy Farm, located in Langley, is open to school tours, group tours, seniors tours, birthday parties, and drop in tours on certain dates. The various tours take visitors through how a dairy farms work, introduces them to farm animals, or takes them through the pumpkin patch. There are 9 different species of animals on the farm, with a total of over 200 animals living here. Tours and field trips may involve butter making, hand milking, cow and calf feeding, and an introduction to R2D2, the milking robot.
Rondriso Farms is a small-scale, traditional family farm located in Surrey. Their General Store is open year round, selling farm fresh produce and natural beef raised right on the farm. You can purchase their Localicious Produce Box in the summer, fall, and winter, which is filled with seasonal produce harvested fresh that day. On October 1st they open their Pumpkin Patch up to the public and offer hayrides down to the fields where you can choose your own pumpkin. You can also purchase mini-pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and hay bales from their Farm Stand or visit the cows and chickens before you go.
Westham Island Herb Farm
Westham Island Herb Farm, located in Lander, has been a family run farm since 1916. You can sneak a peek into the past with the historic photos they have posted on their website. Today they grow produce, herbs, strawberries, flowers, and pumpkins. You can U-pick strawberries from the field, purchase a custom picked bouquet from their flower garden, or shop their General Store for jellies, honey, handmade aprons, and other farm fresh goods. Their pumpkin patch features all sizes of pumpkins available in various colors, such as white, grey, orange, red and variegated.
Birchwood Dairy Farm
Birchwood Dairy Farm is a 220 acre dairy farm located in Abbotsford. They offer 45 minute educational guided tours that take you around the farm, into the cow barn to meet the mama cows, through the milking area to learn about the equipment they use, and then into the calf barn to see the newborns. After the tour you’ll be treated to one of their gourmet ice cream cones and will be invited to explore the designated areas on your own. You can also book custom birthday celebrations here or go on your own self guided tour. Within their Country Store you can grab a light lunch and shop for farm fresh dairy products. From June to September you can also visit with the animals in the petting area.
When planning a visit to any of these farms be sure to dress for the environment. Many farms have muddy or uneven ground, so appropriate footwear is important. If there’s a petting zoo, watch out for those tricky goats because they love to eat clothes and nibble on anything else you may have on you. It’s a good idea to wear something you won’t mind getting dirty. Between picking up pumpkins from the ground, sitting in a pile of hay, or rubbing up against the resident livestock, you’re bound to take a bit of the farm home with you on your clothes.


Kelvin is Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Agro Innova, an agritech company that works primarily in the Poultry Value Chain. With its flagship product Akokotakra, Agro Innova helps poultry farmers to source for inputs, manage their farm operations in real time and have access to guaranteed markets to sell their eggs and birds. Agro Innova was one of the winners of the 2017 KIC Agritech Challenge, receiving $50,000 in seed funding as a result. At Agro Innova, Kelvin is in charge of Communication, Product Development and Strategy where he integrates product management with core strategic business goals.
Kelvin is an alumnus of the Pan-African MEST Africa technology training programme and also a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Current position: Co-founder, Agro Innova


The Head of Department of Agric Services of Ika North East Local Government Area, Mr. G.B Nwajei, has stated during a chat with newsmen in his office that his department is very much at work. His word, “I was posted to Ika North East LGA by the State Local Government Service Commission in April 2017. As the HOD of Agric of the council, we have done very well in many ways. Just last year, we embarked on the cultivation of yam minisetts production which is purposely for the production of yam seedlings for planting in the following year. The cultivation was fruitful, as we have over 4000 yam minisetts in our yam barn ready for sale and FADAMA has approached us for their purchase and distribution to farmers.
We also cultivated watermelon and maize. Our cultivation last year was small when compared to the large scale farming we are embarking on this year. Therefore, it is going to be a bumper harvest for us this year and we will have much to sell for the next farming season”.
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Mr. Nwajei said the reason they decided to go into the planting of yam minisetts is because they found out that yam cultivation in Ika area is going into extinction, disclosing that everyone now depends on the Benue (Hausa) yam to eat. He said they are embarking on the yam cultivation on a large scale in order to have enough to distribute to Ika people for planting in the next farming season. He said the advantage of their yam is that it can be cut in pieces for planting and it sprouts from all sides.
The HOD however frowned at the present situation in Ika land where farm works are now left in the hands of women alone, which he said is the reason yam cultivation is going into extinction. While lamenting that it is hard to find yam barns in farms like before, he appealed to Ika men who are farmers to help revive yam cultivation.
Mr. Nwajei appealed to well-to-do Ika people to assist the service financially and materially to be able to realize the vision of large scale farming. He equally appealed to farmers in the area to always visit them for counseling for higher yields and productivity.


For many homeowners, the idea of artificial turf used to evoke images of a green AstroTurf carpet installed at a local park. However, today, artificial turf in Knoxville TN is an increasingly popular option for landscaping backyards, with many environmental benefits that can be enjoyed.
In this article, we will explore some of the surprising environmental benefits of using residential artificial grass. From improved wildlife habitats to reduced water consumption, discover why synthetic turf is an eco-friendly option for your backyard.
How Natural Grass Can Harm the Environment
At first glance, it may seem counterintuitive that artificial turf in Knoxville TN has any positive environmental impact. However, when compared to natural grass, the environmental advantages of synthetic turf become clear:
Air Pollution from Lawn Maintenance
There are several ways in which natural grass can cause pollution. Traditional lawn care — mowing, weed-whacking, and edging — create air pollution from the exhaust of gasoline-powered machines. This contributes to smog and other air pollutants that can damage the environment and human health.
Water Usage and Waste Disposal
Natural grass also poses a threat to our water supply. Lawns require frequent watering to stay green and healthy, but this can put a strain on resources during drought conditions. Additionally, the fertilizer used to maintain natural grass contributes to water pollution from runoff into streams and rivers. Also, lawn clippings must be disposed of properly. Either composted or sent to an appropriate landfill — which can create more waste for landfills.
The carbon footprint of natural grass is also a problem. From the resources used to produce and transport fertilizers and other lawn care products, to the energy needed for mowing and edging, traditional grass creates a large environmental impact.
Toxic Lawn Treatments
The use of pesticides, herbicides, and other toxic chemicals to treat natural grass can also have a number of adverse environmental effects. These toxins can seep into the soil and groundwater. Causing health problems for both people and wildlife.
Noise Pollution from Lawn Maintenance
Finally, traditional lawn care methods can cause noise pollution. Gas-powered mowers, edgers, and blowers are loud and can disrupt your outdoor enjoyment — as well as the peace and quiet of your neighbors.
Environmental Benefits of Residential Artificial Grass
Artificial turf installation in Knoxville is an eco-friendly alternative to natural lawns, offering numerous environmental benefits:
With synthetic turf, there’s no need for frequent watering and lawn maintenance. This means less tap water is used to keep lawns green and healthy. For regions that experience frequent droughts or water shortages, this can be a huge benefit. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that residential synthetic grass could save up to 55 gallons of water per square foot each year.
Additionally, since there’s no need to mow synthetic grass lawns often as is the case with natural grass lawns. Energy consumption also goes down considerably. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions from lawn mowers and other power tools used in landscaping and helps prevent air pollution from these sources.
Residential artificial grass also helps keep pollutants out of our waterways and rivers. Turf made from synthetic materials does not require the use of fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides for its upkeep – something that is commonly done in natural lawns in order to get rid of weeds or pests. These chemicals can eventually make their way into lakes or rivers when they are washed away by rain or irrigation. With artificial turf, this problem is significantly reduced if not eliminated entirely.
More Green Spaces
Finally, residential artificial grass serves as an excellent alternative to traditional concrete patios and play areas for children who want to spend time outdoors but don’t necessarily have access to large green spaces in their communities. Artificial turf is soft enough for playtime yet durable enough to withstand everything kids can throw at it. Without being slippery like traditional concrete surfaces can be during rainy days.
10 FAQs on Residential Artificial Grass
1. What is residential artificial grass made of?
Residential artificial grass is typically made with polyethylene, a type of plastic polymer. The material is highly durable and weather-resistant, making it an excellent choice for outdoor applications like lawns, patios and play spaces.
2. Is residential artificial grass eco-friendly?
Yes! Residential artificial grass requires no water or chemical treatments for upkeep, helping conserve both resources and energy in the process. It also helps reduce air pollution from gas-powered mowers and other power tools used in landscaping since there’s no need to mow often as is the case with natural grass lawns.
3. How long does residential artificial grass last?
Depending on the quality of the turf and how it is installed, residential artificial grass can last up to 15 years before needing to be replaced.
4. Is residential artificial grass safe for kids and pets?
Yes! Residential artificial grass is non-toxic and completely safe for kids and pets. It’s soft enough for playtime yet durable enough to withstand everything kids can throw at it without being slippery like traditional concrete surfaces can be on rainy days.
5. Does residential artificial grass require maintenance?
Barely – residential artificial grass does not require frequent watering or mowing like natural lawns do. However, it should still be regularly cleaned in order to prevent the build-up of dirt and debris which can eventually affect its lifespan.
6. Is residential artificial grass fire resistant?
Yes – most residential artificial grass is treated with a flame retardant that helps to reduce the risk of fires spreading from one area to another. With that said, it’s still important to take precautions when installing turf in areas prone to wildfires or other potential sources of ignition.
7. Does residential artificial grass require special installation techniques?
Yes – residential artificial grass should be professionally installed by experienced landscape professionals in order for it to look its best and last as long as possible. This typically involves creating an even base for the turf. Making sure there are no sharp objects that could damage it, infill, and compacting the turf once it has been laid down.
8. Can residential artificial grass be used to create realistic-looking landscapes?
Absolutely! With the right installation techniques, you can use residential artificial grass to create stunning landscapes that look and feel just like natural grass.
9. Does residential artificial grass need to be regularly replaced?
No – depending on the quality of the turf and how it is installed, residential artificial grass can last for decades before needing to be replaced.
10. How much does residential artificial grass cost?
The cost of artificial turf for dogs in Knoxville TN landscapes depends on various factors such as the size of your project, the quality of the turf, and other installation costs. Generally speaking, the cost of residential synthetic grass is much lower than the cost of a natural lawn over its lifetime.
Let’s Talk about Artificial Grass!
At Knoxville Artificial Grass, we have the expertise and experience to help you decide if residential artificial grass is right for your outdoor living space. Contact us today to learn more and get a free estimate! We’re here to help make the process easy and stress-free. We look forward to hearing from you!


CPPCC National Committee member, New Hope Group chairman Liu Yonghao: Why do I engage in "10 million new farmers’ training program
Editor: Chen Wei Shan (This article published in the "China Economic Weekly," 2018, No. 10) since 1993, was elected to the CPPCC National Committee, New Hope Group chairman Liu Yonghao has 26 consecutive years to participate in two of the country, it is recommended to submit the proposal more than 160 copies . During the two sessions in 2018, Liu Yonghao "China Economic Weekly" interview that he brought this year include "recommendations on the new country attaches great importance to vocational training of farmers, rural revitalization proposals for the strategic delivery personnel" "poor industry on building the new ecology proposal "and other six proposals, around three priorities: the development of modern agriculture, poverty alleviation campaign of private enterprises as well as progress and growth.
Hope that through our efforts, can in Sichuan Liangshan whole, the cards help ten 上海干磨水磨店 thousand poor households out of poverty. Liu Yonghao told the "China Economic Weekly." Better to give subsidies to the cause of Liu Yonghao think, in addition to policy and investment, but more importantly for modern agriculture is people, modern agriculture, new farmers must understand modern agriculture, new farmers must understand the basics of modern agriculture, such as agricultural machinery operation , sales and operations management, disease prevention and new knowledge through the Internet. At present, the rural labor force hollowing serious problem, has become a major problem restricting the development of modern agriculture and rural revitalization.
Select a large number of rural young migrant workers, a large number of agriculture-related professional college graduates change jobs due to lower 上海浦东品茶 farm income and agricultural production in many areas is done by staying in the elderly. Liu Yonghao recommended that national research, develop and introduce a series of policies to encourage college graduates to return to the Agricultural field of agriculture, he also suggested that the state should introduce a series of policies, develop new farmers adapt to the needs of modern agriculture, training of agricultural workers plan and launch a number of new farmers to participate in agricultural enterprises, agricultural technician training, training.
Liu Yonghao said that in order to solve the above problems, the New Hope Group has developed 100,000 new farmers vocational training program, plans to use five years, a number of advantages joint agricultural enterprises, social training 100,000 new farmers, agricultural technicians, help revitalize rural .
The plan for the public good nature, farmers will be free to participate, including trainees family farmers and other professional production and operation of farmers, farm hands and other social service professional farmers and emerging rural electricity providers and other practitioners.
Rural revitalization of critical manpower resources, unable to retain people can not ah! Better to give subsidies to their cause, it suggested that the state attaches great importance to the training of new professional farmers, as will the long-term project. Liu Yonghao said.
Agriculture is the foundation of this I remember in 1980 when the thought of the venture, engaged in sound, the result being accused of taking the capitalist road, and resolutely not allowed, then start from the pig has been up to today. Liu Yonghao recalls. As we all know, Liu Yonghao is to rely on the real economy from scratch representative, he founded the New Hope Group is involved in a number of areas such as agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery.
Liu Yonghao believe that their path to success is based on agriculture and animal husbandry started to build the aircraft carrier formats in one of the diversified set of financial, real estate and so on, but he insisted for the conduct of agriculture and animal husbandry. In Liu Yonghao view, my country is still a lot of areas of the economy still has a long way to go, for example, China is a large agricultural country, is also the largest producer of agricultural products, but my country’s agricultural status in the international arena far from the field compared to the status of the matter sorted manufacturing industry , but also the lack of world-class agricultural enterprises.
Today, the national implementation of structural reforms in the agricultural supply side, some of the policy opportunities tilted to agricultural products, new hope as a private enterprise to do the world’s agricultural and food sector first.
Today the vast majority of private entrepreneurs are still engaged in traditional industry transformation and upgrading of traditional industries facing pressure.
We are confident and strive to overcome the lack of a step by step to upgrade and do contribute to national development. Liu Yonghao said. Entrepreneur of the year better than I was the first to speak after the reform and opening up of private entrepreneurs in the Great Hall, was the topic of my speech is the private sector there is hope. When the first year of participation, driving a private car to other CPPCC members envy, I hope I could have one. Today, almost everyone has a car.
Liu Yonghao recalls.
Since 1993, Mr Liu served as the 5th session of the CPPCC National Committee and the National People’s Congress, he has more than a third of the proposals, recommendations are the healthy growth of private enterprises around the theme.
Since the proposed new central government-business relations, generally speaking the local political and business relations of the benefits than before. A few years ago when a lot of entrepreneurs is enormous pressure to the Chinese New Year, please do not ask local government officials in charge of dinner? Not to send gifts? To medium or fine dining restaurant? What to drink wine? These questions stumped entrepreneurs, many entrepreneurs lamented pass this hurdle. But in recent years much better, especially this year, many officials are not out eating and drinking, not the gifts, but a lot easier for entrepreneurs.
Liu Yonghao said.
Nineteenth big party report, excitation and protection of entrepreneurship, to encourage more to join the main social innovation and entrepreneurship.
Prime Minister Li Keqiang mentioned again in the government work report, to stimulate entrepreneurship and to protect, enhance business confidence, so that private enterprises show their skills in the wave of market economy.
This allows Liu Yonghao feel that the original appeal has become a national policy today, it is to promote the progress and growth of our generation of private entrepreneurs. But Mr Liu also said that some friends told him that in some remote places, can be met with local officials, face looked Ye Hao, but efficiency is not high enough, one thing always said research study, dragged on for a long time. ————————————————— ——————————– "China Economic Week" 2018 10th Cover.


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and director of The Land Institute, issues an urgent call for
a new view of contemporary agricultural problems, arguing that
agribusiness interests have appropriated scientific contributions
piecemeal, destroying much of what our traditional farming has
Jackson calls on
us to recognize the underlying causes of current problems and
to develop an agriculture that does not break up human or biological
communities, that minimizes soil erosion and reliance on chemicals
and fossil fuels, that preserves the information contained in
genetic codes of plant and animal species now threatened with
extinction. With eloquence, with, and charm, Jackson advocates
an agriculture that is whole and healthy, sustainable and sustaining.


Summer in a jar! In the Midwest, when the temps start getting warmer and the fruit and vegetables are more abundant, its fun to stop by a local farm stand or even go into the grocery store produce section. Melon and cucumber are a quintessential mix of summer. Oh so refreshing!
Top: Ozone, Lime
Middle: Cucumber, Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe
Bottom: Bamboo, Powder, Aloe
9oz candle - 50 hours
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CryptoPlants Farm Mode is the first mode of the game, where you can buy plants in the marketplace to start harvesting them, you can also get seeds in the market, apart from that you can have fun just watering other people's plants, an easier way to enter the CryptoPlants world.
The initial investment to play our game is 25$ (ON SKT token) according to the Oracle Price of the moment using our official exchange (https://exchange.cryptoplants.club).
You will have the opportunity to purchase non-NFT plant bundles and start playing, with different benefits than NFT plants.
In addition, you have to watch out for crows and locusts, the crows will pause the production of the plants, while the locusts will consume part of the production of the plants, you have to watch out for them. You can loss production by:
- Forgetting to water your plants.
- Not having a pot on your plant.
You can see an image of how our farm mode is:


Since 1976, Bonnet Weed Control, Inc. (BWC) has provided vegetation management services for large commercial and industrial facilities in Louisiana.
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DIY Vegetable Patches
Many people start a vegetable patch. They like to do it themselves as they are keen to save money or perhaps have a little extra time on their hands. Vegetables do need a lot of attention however so it’s not simply a matter of planting them and waiting for the results. You’ll need to regularly water them, monitor the soil, prune and maintain the plants – whatever the weather. Day to day life often gets in the way and vegetable patches often become neglected and overgrown.
Hiring a Professional
You may have liked the idea of picking all the vegetables yourself, and the best thing about hiring a professional to help with your vegetable patch is that you can! You just don’t need to do as much of the hard work in the background.
Having a vegetable garden means that you’re likely to be saving money on produce and hiring a professional doesn’t need to be extravagant. You may even avoid making expensive mistakes as well as seeing a better yield from your vegetables when you hand over the running of the vegetable patch to a professional.
If you happen to be away for a weekend or head off on holiday, you’ll know that things will be taken care of and a professional gardener will always do their best to limit any vegetables lost due to rotting or late harvesting.
Just like if you liked in Adelaide and needed knee surgery, you would hire a professional Adelaide knee surgeon! Not an amateur!
Learning from the best
Chances are you’ll learn a huge amount from hiring a professional to help with your vegetable patch. As experts, they’ll be able to advise you on advanced specifics such as the soil quality of your garden and which vegetables will grow best. Check out local companies that specialise in building veggie patches and other outdoor entertaining areas like www.alltyperoofing.com.au
They’ll be able to give you tips that will help you get the maximum amount of vegetables with the highest flavour. Best of all, your vegetable patch will stay well maintained allowing you to sit back and reap the rewards.


Small Container Plants
My favorite container plants are all kitchen herbs.
Kitchen herbs can be directly seeded in small pots. Usually, if you buy living flowers or herbs from the store they give you a small approximately 5 inch in diameter pot. These are perfect for seeding any herb. As soon as the plant has many leaves you can start to harvest, this will encourage branching and new growth. An herb plant can remain in this pot size until you start to see the white roots crowding the top of the soil or it’s knee-high with many branching stems. You can transfer your herbs to midsize containers and keep using their new growth. I start more baby herbs as soon as I transplant because most full-grown herbs are annuals and only live 1-2 years.
If you would rather buy herbs seedling from a nursery that works the same, I suggest you transplant them into medium-sized pots within the first week of buying them.
Favorite Herbs to Plant
rosemary, thyme, basil, chives, oregano, cilantro and parsley.
Mid Size Container Plants
For midsized plants, I like a mix of edible as well as decorative.
I usually call this the 3-5 gallon bucket size group. Depending on the plant they can be comfortable in the size of a normal household cleaning bucket up to the size of a large paint bucket.
If you are starting food plants from seeds you will want to seed in small trays or pots and transplant to their final containers when they are many inches tall and strong.
Tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, aloe vera, a bunch of carrots, leafy greens or lettuce, ginger, and others.
Any kitchen herb mentioned above, when it’s completely filled a small pot.
Mother in law’s tongue, desert rose, spider plant, most flowers, telephone or other traditional houseplant vines.
Large Container plants
Vines and Ferns
I love growing these in big containers because you can plant directly into the final size. I won’t even pretend to begin to know the names of all the ferns available at the local nurseries. Pick the plants that speak to you and will look good in your space. Most you pick up at the local nursery can be planted in their final pot size. Give them a big one (50cm) and you won’t have to worry about them again.
Passion fruit, bougainvillea, telephone, and many more.
When planning to plant trees in containers I always buy all the sizes of the container needed so there is no excuse to be lazy and “forget” to transplant the poor tree later. Your first container should be 2-3 times bigger than the root ball of the tree you are buying. The second container should be 2-3 times bigger than your first. Your final container should be big enough to support the weight and size of your final tree.
Some trees I like for container gardening: Palms, plumerias, banana trees.
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Container Landscaping in Yucatan
One thing I love about los Yucatecos are their clever ingenuity. One of the best methods of gardening in urban areas is containers. Los Yucatecos have been container gardening since before it was a cool fad. They have always lined their garden and balcony with plants to filter out the hot sun and because of the extremely rocky soil growing in pots has always been easier to manage. Not to mention the ability to move more delicate dry weather plants when the heavy rainy season begins.
Let’s start with the shortest and work our way up. In the case of container gardening the shorter the plant naturally is, the smaller a pot it will need. Sometimes, but not always small plants are a good place to start, especially for new gardeners. However, the biggest exceptions are if your balcony or patio is very sun-scorched, you will need some taller shade cover first. I’ll explain later how to use palm trees but other shade options include building a small roof, buying a sun cloth (medio sombra) or growing a vine over trellises.
All containers should have a good drainage hole on the bottom. The only alternative is a good clay pot that will naturally release extra water through pores. If you don’t have good drainage you will see water pooling at the top of containers after the rain. A plant left in this condition will rot.


Vegetation seasonality in the North (>50N) may be defined as the opposite of plant growth - simple explanation.
We used 30 years (1982 to 2011) of satellite measurements of vegetation greenness (figure to the left) to evaluate vegetation seasonality.
We first determine the growing season from the freeze/thaw state of the ground.
Plant growth is then approximated by the total vegetation greenness during the period when the ground is thawed (figure to the right). Vegetation seasonality is the inverse of plant growth - the shaded region.
Vegetation seasonality thus defined for broad latitudinal belts around the Earth depends only on the Sun-Earth geometry (Earth's axial tilt and Orbit around the Sun), as in the case of temperature.
This definition is only valid if plant growth decreases with increase in latitude, which is true in the North.


Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quattro Macine
The extra virgin olive oil Masseria Quattromacine is a valuable quality, obtained from the wise blend of olives from Cazzetta family's olive groves in addition to local producers of ancient Terra d'Otranto.
Production area: Olive trees of Terra d'Otranto.
Cultivar: Cellina di Nardò - Ogliarola Salentina.
Olives picking: Picked directly from the plant in November and December so as to preserve the aroma of fresh olives.
Flavor: Sweet flavour, with the full taste of mature olives.
Colour: Yellow with green tints
Recommended: Ideal to season meat dishes, salads, soups, risotto, sauces. It's ideal also in cooking and for frying.
Data related to a tablespoon (14 ml) Energy values: 120 kcal Protein: 0 Carbohydrates: 0 Fats: - Acids < 0.5% - Saturated 2 - Mono unsaturated 10 - Poly unsaturated 2