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Following a two-year period of extensive trials, Tangmere Airfield Nurseries have taken the decision to switch from using traditional polypropylene (plastic) twine to Elite biodegradable twine (PLA) to support their entire pepper crop on a 30 hectare UK site. “We didn’t take any chances when it comes to relying on this product” explains Gerard Vonk, General Manager at Tangmere. ” We can neither afford to have an inferior biodegradable twine, nor do we want to raise our costs. So we did extensive trials and have evaluated this product in various ways. Obviously, we wouldn’t want to have a product that does not perform the way we want it to”.
It was quite a gathering on a September morning at Tangmere’s impressive nursery, built right on the former runways of the military airfield where Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft were based during the World War II. The assembled group included Gerard Vonk, his colleague Mark Knight, Joris van Calcar of Lankhorst Yarns, Roger Beard of Agrovista and Elmer Vlielander of Benfried.
“For my team the product’s performance made all the difference. Indeed, they were quite happy with it, especially considering the extreme temperatures we have experienced this year” Mark, Technical Crops Manager, continues. “Without any doubt the development of biodegradable twine has come a long way”, Joris adds. “It took us years to develop a suitable and reliable product”. Since the demand for biodegradable products has increased from growers around the world, Lankhorst started an intensive programme of research, trials and production of a PLA based twine. “It had to be strong and reliable, but also economically feasible to fit the needs of growers. Initially it couldn’t be produced in pure white either. Now you can’t tell the difference between traditional horticultural twine and this biodegradable product”. Details do matter!
Lankhorst’s exceptionally strong and UV-resistant biodegradable Elite twine will disintegrate when placed in a compost heap or compost facility. Under the influence of micro bacteria and at the right temperature of 70 degrees Celsius, PLA breaks down and will decompose down to 99% micro fibres within just 6 to 8 weeks. This way it can be part of a environmentally friendly production process or even be used by organic growers. Independent research on bio twine (PLA)was undertaken by the Wageningen University. A report on the results is available upon request.
“The heat is on when it comes to the demand from growers for environmentally friendly or biodegradable products”, Elmer continues. “We at Benfried’s want nothing but the best for our customers and have found this in the Bio Elite twine from Lankhorst, whom we have worked with for many years”. The initial demand for this type of product came from Australia, where costs for waste management are rather high in particular places”.
Although the initial cost of biodegradable twine is more expensive than standard polypropylene twine, the costs of waste removal and processing are reduced, and there’s the major benefit to the environment as the build-up of piles of plastic twine is avoided. By investing in the use of biodegradable twine, the grower is taking the next step in social responsibility to care for the environment. “No strings attached”, Elmer says with a smile.


Why settle for good coffee when it can be the best? While there are a huge number of people who love the rich aroma and taste of a fresh brewed cup of coffee in the morning, there are the ones who are particularly more serious about the strong and black brew. These people are the real coffee enthusiasts. Such enthusiasts can be found all over the world. These people have their own special practices and techniques to go the extra mile and enjoy that extra refined taste of coffee that most coffee drinkers would not normally go to. Some would even go to the lengths of growing their own coffee beans or buying coffee beans and brewing their coffee themselves to get a personalized taste. Needless to say, there is a lot of effort that these enthusiasts put into getting the perfect cup of coffee.
First of all, a basic introduction to what coffee beans are and how they are grown. Beans of coffee grow on tropical trees and these beans are classified into two types known as Arabica and robusta. Arabica contributes to one of the best quality coffee and is grown on very high altitudes while robusta is grown on lower altitudes and it makes a lower-grade coffee that is common around the globe. The lower grade coffee produced by Robusta is the one used in instant coffees by several different brands. These coffee beans differ due to the fact that they are grown in totally different environments and through different stages. The taste of coffee beans depends on even the soil that it grown in. those who love the freshly brewed taste of coffee, are aware that coffee starts losing its aroma right after when the bean is crushed so they prefer doing the deed themselves to get a perfect taste and blend.
So if you can relate to any of this, you are a coffee enthusiast and love to brew your own coffee. Coffee beans can be easily found around your locality and there are a number of coffee beans suppliers in Dubai that import high quality coffee beans from many producers such as Africa, Arabia and East-Asia. You can get your hands on these premium quality coffee beans for reasonable rates and start brewing your own coffee in no time. You can also get your hands on a coffee machine in Dubai to skip the hassle of going to a café and brew your own cup of coffee at home!
The only potential risk is that you have to take your coffee in a limited amount because the access of caffeine from drinking too much coffee can affect the sleeping patterns of the body.


Kiwiberries are a small variety of the well-known Kiwifruit. Their internal appearance resembles that of the common green Kiwifruit. In contrast to their big brown hairy cousin, Kiwiberries have smooth hairless edible skin similar to grapes so it can be eaten like other berries and without a spoon.
Kiwiberries have a rather short season of availability. Harvesting commences late February and is widely available in major supermarkets and greengrocers early March until mid April.
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Johnson, Bryan G. Young and Joseph Ikley Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. This book was created through the collaborative works of The Ohio State University and The Czech University of Life Science Prague.
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To control weeds effectively, select control methods carefully. and use them properly. Chemicals, tillage, crop competition, crop-ping rotation, mowing, and fire are alternative weed control methods that may be used alone or in combination.
Available time, labor, equipment, and other costs as well as types of weeds. Weed Control Guide for. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Mark M. Loux, Doug Doohan and Anthony F. Dobbels Department of Horticulture and Crop Science. The Ohio State University William G.
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If you have any comments or questions please contact TNC’s Wildland Invasive Species Team: Barry Rice [email protected] or Mandy Tu [email protected] or Tu, M., Hurd, C. & J.M. Randall. Weed Control Methods Handbook, The Nature Conservancy. The Ohio State University Guide to Weed Identification is now available as an iBook and can be downloaded through Ohio State’s Digital Bookstore.
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The Federal Noxious Weed Law () controls the importation of weed species into the United States. Most states also have their own noxious weed laws.
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The Kitsap Community Food Co-op and Grassroots Volunteers are sponsoring GMO expert Howard Vlieger for a free public lecture at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Olympic College in the Bremer Student Center, 1600 Chester Ave., Bremerton.
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MANAGEMENT OF ROOT ROT IN AVOCADO TREES
Rev. Bras. Frutic., Jaboticabal - SP, v. 38, n. 4 : e-175 1/5
ISSN 0100-2945 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0100-29452016175
MANAGEMENT OF ROOT ROT IN AVOCADO TREES2 3 SImONe RODRIgueS DA SIlvA , TATIANA CANTuARIAS-AvIléS , 4 2 HORST BRemeR NeTO , FRANCISCO De ASSIS AlveS mOuRãO FIlHO , 5 RICARDO BORDIgNON meDINA
ABSTRACT - Root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands) is one of the most restrictive factors to avocado
growing in main producing regions worldwide. In Brazil, scientific reports on the effectiveness of control methods are scarce. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of gypsum applications and dolomitic limestone to the soil and potassium phosphite sprays in controlling this disease in ‘Hass’ avocado, grown without irrigation. The application of dolomitic limestone or gypsum alone is not effective to recover plants affected by root rot. The application of potassium phosphite, combined or not with dolomitic lime or gypsum enables the partial recovery ‘Hass’ avocado plants affected by the disease.
Index terms: Phytophthora cinnamomi, limestone, gypsum, potassium phosphite,sanitary visual condition.
MANEJO DA PODRIDÃO RADICULAR EM ABACATEIROS
RESUMO – A podridão radicular (Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands) é um dos fatores mais restritivos ao
cultivo do abacateiro nas principais regiões produtoras do mundo. No Brasil, relatos científicos sobre a eficiência de métodos de controle são escassos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficiência de aplicações de gesso e calcário dolomítico ao solo e pulverizações de fosfito de potássio no controle desta doença em abacateiros ‘Hass’, cultivados sem irrigação. A aplicação de calcário dolomítico ou gesso de forma isolada não é eficaz na recuperação de plantas afetadas pela podridão radicular. Pulverizações foliares de fosfito de potássio, combinadas ou não com calcário dolomítico ou gesso ao solo, possibilitam a recuperação parcial de plantas de abacateiro ‘Hass’ afetadas pela doença.
Termos para indexação: Phytophthora cinnamomi
, calcário, gesso, fosfito de potássio, aspecto visual sanitário.
Damage caused by root rot (Phytophthora application of potassium phosphite, phosphorous
cinnamomi Rands) to avocado trees (Persea acid, metalaxyl, and aluminum fosetyl; and (iv) the
americana miller) includes wilting, leaf loss, reduced incorporation of organic matter to the soil, which
size of fruits that also are more easily exposed to favors the colonization of antagonist microorganisms sunburn, and death of roots and branches, with (AKINSANmI et al., 2013; STASIKOWSKI et al., negative impact on production and orchard longevity 2014; gROveS et al., 2015). (BeZuIDeNHOuT et al., 1987; BeDeNDO, gypsum, limestone, and potassium phosphite 2011). management of root rot includes preventive may be applied to treat the disease in adult avocado culture, chemical, and biological measures, like (i) trees. Both gypsum and limestone induce chemical the use of healthy seedlings that are transplanted and physical changes in soils, with favorable impacts to deep, well-drained soils; (ii) appropriate on root development. Calcium (Ca) has shown irrigation and fertilization practices and the use to suppress P. cinnamomi, while gypsum reduces 1 of gypsum or limestone soil amendments; (iii) number and size of Phytophthora spp. zoosporangia 2 (Paper 072-16). Received may 30, 2016. Accepted September 02, 2016.
Associate Professor, universidade de São Paulo, escola Superior de Agricultura “luiz de Queiroz”, Caixa Postal 9, CeP 13418-900,3 Piracicaba, SP. e-mail: email@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.org 4 Post-doc student, Plant Sciences, uSP/eSAlQ, Piracicaba, SP. e-mail: email@example.com 5 Agronomist, PhD Plant Sciences, uSP/eSAlQ, Piracicaba, SP. e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org mSc, Plant Sciences, uSP/eSAlQ, Piracicaba, SP. e-mail: email@example.com
2 Rev. Bras. Frutic., v. 38, n. 4: (e-175) DOI Jul/Aug 2016 Jaboticabal - SP S. R. da Silva et al.
(meSSeNgeR et al., 2000; SeRRANO et al., 2012). Phosphites act systemically and may be sprayed on leaves, on the soil, or even injected into the trunks (SCOTT et al., 2015) during root growth periods, when these compounds are transported to active root growth sites, where their protective role is enhanced (meNge et al., 1999). Akinsanmi and Drenth (2013) observed that application of phosphites on leaves was more effective and less toxic compared with injections on the trunk when treating macadamia plants infected by P. cinnamomi. Also, leal et al. (2014) observed that applications of the fungicides metalaxyl + mancozeb, mancozeb + phosetyl-Al and potassium phosphite reduced P. cinnamomi population and severity of root rot by 42% and 50%, respectively, also increasing seedling height by 66% and improving dry weight of avocado tree roots.
In this context, the objective of this study and potassium phosphite applications on the recovery of ‘Hass’ avocado trees affected by root rot. The experiment was carried out in a 7-year-old non-irrigated commercial orchard located in the municipality of limeira, state of São Paulo (SP),
Brazil using a 7 m × 4 m spacing. The climate in the region is classified as Cwa, with mean rainfall of
1,300 mm concentrated between October and march, with dry winters between April and September. The experiment was conducted according to a randomized block design with four replications, three plants per replication, and seven treatments, as follows: (T1) non-treated control; (T2) 135 kg ha -1 year -1 Ca applied to the soil as gypsum in October, January, and march; (T3) 135 kg ha -1 year -1 Ca applied to the soil as dolomitic limestone in the same months as T2; (T4) 4 ml l -1 potassium phosphite (30% P 2 O 5 and 20% K 2 O) foliar-sprayed in October, November,
Patogênicos da USP/ESALQ according to the method described by Tsao and guy (1977). Phytophthora
December, January, and February; (T5) combined applications of T2 and T4 and (T6) combined applications of T3 and T4. An additional treatment, (T7) was introduced in the second year of the trial to evaluate a cultural practice recently used by local avocado growers consisting of spraying the trunk and main branches with 4 ml l
- -1 potassium phosphite in
October 2011, November 2011, and march 2012. In all foliar-applied treatments, a spray volume of 1,500 l ha -1 was utilized. The treatments were applied on plants initially selected with advanced canopy wilting symptoms attributed to root rot.
Tree health condition was assessed before and after 129, 218, 379, 518, and 574 days from the first treatment application (from October 2010 thru march 2012). Since T7 was firstly applied in October 2011, this treatment was only evaluated in two dates (518 and 574 days after first treatment application). Tree health rate was evaluated by visual canopy rating using a 0-10-score scale specifically conceived for avocado trees, as follows: (0) healthy plant with shiny and dark-green leaves; (1) canopy with shiny, dark green leaves, with first wilt symptoms; (2) canopy with shiny, dark green leaves, showing moderate wilt symptoms; (3) initial leaf chlorosis, moderate to severe canopy wilt, but with no defoliation; (4) leaf chlorosis, moderate to severe canopy wilt, incipient defoliation; (5) moderate defoliation and sunburnt fruit; (6) severe defoliation, with no dead shoot tips yet; (7) dead tips on a few shoots; canopy with up to 50% of dead branches; (9) canopy with more than 50% of dead branches and (10) dead plant (BeZuIDeNHOuT et al., 1987).
After the evaluation of plant health condition, root system density was determined and the presence of Phytophthora samples were collected at four points distant 0.5 m from the trunk of two trees per replication, under the crown projected area, using a stainless steel probe with 0.07 m in diameter that was drilled into the soil to a depth of 20 cm. Roots were then separated from soil samples using a 3-mm mesh sieve and they were then washed in tap water, patted dry, weighed and left to dry in a stove at 70ºC until constant weight. The presence of Phytophthora spp. was quantified on 1-gram soil samples in the laboratório de Fungos
spp. colony forming units (CFus) were counted after a 72 h incubation period.
Tree health rating scores were submitted to a non-parametric analysis of variance by using the Friedman’s test, and means were compared by the Tukey-Kramer’s test. Original CFu counts were log 10 -transformed to stabilize data variance. A significance level of 5% was considered for all statistical analyses.
Before treatments were applied, the experimental trees had similar health condition, with scores varying between 6.67 and 7.08, indicating leaf loss and shoot tip death. After 129 and 218 days from the beginning of applications, mean tree health scores rated between 6.00 and 6.58, and between 5.75 and 6.50, respectively, with no significant differences between treatments (Figure 1). On day 379 from the first application, the plants sprayed with potassium phosphite and treated with soil-applied gypsum (T5) had a mean tree health score 24% lower than those of plants treated with soil gypsum (T2) and dolomitic lime (T3) applications, confirming a better effect of T5 treatment on mitigating root rot symptoms. On MANAGEMENT OF ROOT ROT IN AVOCADO TREES...
the growth of P. cinnamomi (meSSeNgeR et al., day 508 after the first application, ‘Hass’ avocados treated with potassium phosphite combined with 2000; SeRRANO et al., 2012). The recovery of gypsum (T5) or dolomitic limestone (T6) soil plants affected by diseases caused by pathogens applications had scores that were 21% to 23% lower of the genera Phytophthora, Colletotrichum, and than those recorded on plants treated with soil- Fusicladium after application of potassium phosphite applied gypsum (T2) or dolomitic limestone (T3). was reported for other fruit species, such as cocoa, later on day 574, the trees sprayed with potassium apple, and pecan (ARAÚJO et al., 2010; mcmAHON phosphite combined with soil-applied dolomitic et al., 2010; BOCK et al., 2013). (T5) had lower health rating scores compared with The obtained results indicate that soil the control trees (T1) and with those treated with applications of either dolomitic limestone or gypsum soil applications of gypsum (T2) and limestone are not effective for recovering avocado plants (T3) (Figure 1). The application of potassium affected by root rot. Yet, whether separately or in phosphite on trunks and branches (T7) reduced combination with these two compounds, the use of potassium phosphite promotes the partial recovery of scores after 200 days from the first application of this treatment, which coincided with day 564 after the ‘Hass’ avocado trees affected by the disease. first application of the formerly applied treatments.
Considering that significant recovery of tree health condition was only recorded after 379 (T5) and 518
of potassium phosphite to the tree trunks and main branches seems to be a feasible control strategy against ‘Hass’ avocado root rot.
The highest root density was observed in plants sprayed with potassium phosphite and applied with dolomitic limestone applications to the soil (T6), compared with those treated with dolomitic limestone (T3), potassium phosphite (T4), and the control plants (T1). Soil applications of dolomitic limestone (T3) or foliar-applied potassium phosphite (T4) did not affect the root density of ‘Hass’ avocado trees. Nevertheless, there seems to be a synergic action between these treatments, as indicated by higher root density recorded on plants applied with dolomitic limestone to the soil and foliar-sprayed potassium phosphite (T6). The number of Phytophthora spp. CFus was not affected by the treatments (Table 1).
‘Hass’ avocado trees showed significant better health condition after 379 and 574 days from first treatment application. Despite being present in the soil of all the treatments, the number of Phytophthora spp. CFUs in the soil was not significantly influenced by any of the applied treatments.
Soil applications of dolomitic limestone and gypsum combined with foliar sprayings of trees with potassium phosphite induced higher root densities and a better tree health recovery, being more tolerant to the presence of the pathogen in the soil.
Previous research has demonstrated that the effects of gypsum and limestone soil applications during root development of avocado trees are a consequence of changes on soil chemical and physical properties induced by both compounds as they enhance soil infiltration and internal drainage, and to increase soil suppressiveness on
S. R. da Silva et al.
4 FIGURE 1 - evolution of tree health scores of non-irrigated ‘Hass’ avocados during the experimental
period in limeira, SP, Brazil, 2010-2012. T1: non-treated control; T2: soil-applied gypsum; T3: soil-applied dolomitic limestone; T4: foliar-sprayed potassium phosphite; T5: T2+T4; T6: T3+T4; T7: potassium phosphite sprayed on the trunk and main branches. *On each date values in columns followed by different letters indicate significant differences (Tukey-Kramer, p < 0.05). **First applied in October 2011.
TABLE 1 - ‘Hass’ avocado root density and Phytophthora spp. colony forming units (CFus) in the upper20cm soil layer in the different treatments, limeira, SP, Brazil, June 2012.
- ** * Root density Phytophthora spp. CFus
- -1 -1 g l (Nº. g solo)
T1: Control 0.11 c 433.33 a
T2: Soil-applied gypsum on soil 1.24 ab 435.00 a T3: Soil-applied dolomitic limestone on soil 0.28 bc 313,05 a T4: Foliar-sprayed potassium phosphite spray 0.30 bc 400.00 a T5: T2 + T4
1.48 ab 733. 63 a T6: T3 + T4
5.23 a 466.67 a T7: Potassium phosphite sprayed on trunk and main branches 0.80 abc 676.60 a vC (%)
52.00 * ** p-value (Friedman) 0.0281 0.5399
Data were analyzed using the Friedman non-parametric test. Original data were log -transformed to stabilize the variance. values10 followed by different letters in one column indicate significant differences (Tukey-Kramer, p < 0.05).
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The authors thank Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq Processo 480736/2010) for the grants given to the authors, and acknowledge the staffs of Fazenda Panorama and laboratory of Pathogenic Fungus of the university of Sao Paulo/eSAlQ for their technical support.
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mcmAHON, P. J.; PuRWANTARA, A.; WAHAB, A.; ImRON, m.; lAmBeRT, S.; KeANe, P. J.; gueST, D. I. Phosphonate applied by trunk injection controls stem canker and decreases Phytophthora pod rot (black pod) incidence in cocoa in Sulawesi.
BOCK, C.H.; BReNNemAN, T.B.; HOTCHKISS, m.W.; WOOD, B.W. Trunk applications of phosphate for the control of foliar and fruit scab on pecan. Crop
meSSeNgeR, B. J.; meNge, J.A.; POND, e. effects of gypsum on zoospores and sporangia of
AKINSANmI, O.A.; DReNTH, A. Phosphite and metalaxyl rejuvenate macadamia trees in decline caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Crop Protection, guildford, v.53, p.29-36, 2013.
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Phytophthora cinnamomi disease. Australasian Plant Pathology, murdoch, v. 44, p. 431-436, 2015.
SCOTT, P. m.; BARBeR, P. A.; HARDY, g. e. St. J. Novel phosphite and nutrient application to control
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(June 21, 2013) Fourteen high school agriculture teachers from Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri and Washington state are on the McNeese State University campus learning about plant science through a two-week national CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Institute hosted by the Harold and Pearl Dripps Agricultural Sciences Department.
These teachers are here to learn everything from plant anatomy and physiology to soil testing and from pollination and fertilization to plant diseases and pests to enhance the student learning experience of agricultural science subject matter for their classrooms back home, according to Dwight Bertrand, McNeese instructor of agriculture.
"CASE is an instructional program that provides intense teacher professional development and curriculum that is changing the culture of agriculture programs," said Bertrand.
"Through its system of professional development, curriculum, assessment and certification, CASE equips teachers to elevate student experiences in the agriculture classroom and prepares students for success in college and careers emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math."
McNeese is one of 21 sites that offer CASE Institutes nationwide and this is McNeese's fifth year to participate in the program.
Sheridan Clinkscales and Jim Green are the lead teachers for this year's institute.
Clinkscales, who worked at McNeese's first CASE Institute in 2009, said she hopes teachers can take back to their high schools the "confidence to increase the rigor of their agricultural sciences curricula while at the same time presenting new content and activities into the classroom."
Green said the institute provides a science-based curriculum that exposes students to more science inquiry. "CASE provides the tools for teachers to expose their students to possible careers out there in the STEM areas." These tools include lesson plans, resources and activities to take back to the classroom.
Jeremy Sisco, from Ozark High School in Missouri, said his high school has the second largest Future Farmers of America chapter in the state and has a hands-on greenhouse on campus. "I can't wait to introduce the plant science content I've learned through CASE into my horticulture classes."
Sulphur High ninth grade teacher Charlotte Trahan - a 1986 McNeese animal sciences graduate - just completed her first year teaching six sections of Agriculture I. She previously taught biology classes at Sulphur High for 21 years. "The institute has been informative. I will now be able to introduce lab activities into my classes which will make the transition easier for my students moving into the upper level Ag II classes."
Will Warren, of Worcester Technical High School in Newark, Md., said working with plants in a university lab setting is a great opportunity. "I want my students to associate science with plants and know that this combination will give them a clearer knowledge about plant science. This institute will help me do this."
Aubrey Markel teaches horticulture, food science, agricultural sciences and natural resources at Chewelah High School in Chewelah, Wash. "At CASE, I have learned how to add more rigor and relevance into the existing agriculture curriculum at my school that will hopefully engage the interests of my students."


The main building blocks of plants are:
If one of these essential nutrients is missing, all the other nutrients present are useless. This is the law of the minimum, or the law of limiting factors of Justus Liebig.
Crop yields are proportional to the amount of nutrient that is lowest in the soil. The lack of an assimilable element in the soil reduces the effectiveness of the other elements, and consequently, decreases the yield of crops. This law of the minimum of Justus Von Liebig is commonly illustrated by the image of the barrel whose shortest stave determines the maximum level of filling of the barrel.


Prediction of Soil Reaction Force on Disc by Discrete Element Modelling
- Ali Khosravani
- University of South Australia, Australia
- School of Engineering
- Dr Chris Saunders & Dr Mustafa Ucgul
The project aims to evaluate the capability of Discrete Element Modelling when predicting soil reaction forces on a flat rotating disc opener and comparing the simulation results with the experimental data.
The DEM parameters required to run the simulations were determined using a calibration process. After calibrating the DEM materials and properties, series of simulation were performed at different disc settings and soil conditions aiming to develop a numerical soil force prediction model suited to a free rotating disc opener.
Simulation results showed that by increasing sweep angle, speed and operating depth of disc; draft, vertical and lateral force increased which was comparable to the test results.
The simulation results showed that it is possible to predict soil reaction forces and demonstrate soil stickiness under different disc settings and soil conditions.
EDEM gave results that matched our experimental data.


Plant Power: Light-driven synthesis of complex terpenoids using cytochrome P450s
Industrial biotechnology is essential for the welfare of an efficient, sustainable, knowledgebased economy. This project aims to generate a novel light-driven production system for high-value plant products for the pharmaceutical and other key sectors.
Bio-active terpenoids are complex plant compounds with a wide range of valuable properties – for instance as anti-cancer agents, and potentially as hormonal regulators or antibacterial agents against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Unfortunately, terpenoids are extremely difficult or impossible to synthesise by chemical means, and only produced in plants in minute amounts. Our goal for this project is to produce high amounts of valuable terpenoids. Therefore we will transfer enzymatic pathways for specific terpenoids from higher plants to
cyanobacteria and moss, and these pathways will be optimised by re-targeting them to the chloroplasts and directly coupling them to the photosynthetic system – leading to light-driven production. Read more about the project.
Prof. Poul Erik Jensen, University of Copenhagen
This project is funded with 20.6 mill DKK (12-131834) by Innovation Fund Denmark (previously the Danish Council for Strategic Research) from 2013-2018


Regularly water your containers.
In warm weather they will need daily watering.
Keep soil moist but not soggy as this will clog up the roots.
Never allow pots to dry out.It is best to water at either the start or end of the day to prevent either scorching of wet leaves or water loss through evaporation
For maximum flowering feed every few weeks
Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new flowering
Pinch off dead blooms between your thumb and forefinger
This also keeps displays tidy and looking their best
Most herbs are Mediterranean in origin and enjoy a sunny position
A sunny spot will improve the flavour of your herbs
Pick regularly to keep plants tidy and to encourage new healthy growth


The Secrets Behind What You Eat
April 14, 2011 § Leave a comment
Shocking revelations about our food sources and the corruption in the food industry.
These are the main points taken from the book, The Omnivores Dilema
Corn covers more acres of the country than any other living species, including humans.
The supply for corn is far greater than the demand for corn, so new uses must be found for it.
A new business emerged cattle, pigs, and chickens started being stuffed full of corn in large factory-type operations.
Processed food ingredients: modified starch, glucose syrup, maltodextrin, ascorbic acid, crystalline fructose, lactic acid, msg, caramel color, xanthan gum are all derived from corn.
If you count all the corn we eat, directly and indirectly, the average American eats a ton of corn every year. We don’t recognize it as corn because it’s been turned into something else.
In 1984 Pepsi and Coke switched to HFCS from regular sugar because it’s cheaper. Instead of lowering the cost of their beverage they dropped the price per ounce, and sold bigger bottles
In a typical supermarket, one dollar could buy 1,200 calories of potato chips and cookies. The same dollar could only buy 250 calories of carrots and other whole vegetables.
The U.S. government encourages the production of corn as they help pay farmers to grow corn and soybeans, but not other vegetables.
How much corn in a typical McDonald’s meal?
Hamburger: corn fed to cow = 2 pounds
6 nuggets: corn fed to chicken : ½ pound
High fructose corn syrup in 3 drinks= 1 pound
Subtotal: 3 ½ pounds of corn
Rules: 1. Don’t eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.
2. Don’t eat anything with more than five ingredients or with ingredients you don’t recognize or can’t pronounce
3. Don’t eat anything containing high-fructose corn syrup.
Brad Gatens, CSCS


It is the overall goal of the project to improve the livelihoods of the rural rice farmers through the promotion of sustainable production and improved market access.
The achievement of the objective will be measured using the following indicators:
- 80 % of 300 lead farmers use their new knowledge on recommended farming practices in farmer trainings.
- 60% of 10,000 farmers trained apply recommended farming practices.
- Recommended training methods increase gross margin by 20% compared to provincial average.
- At least three improved post-harvest management concepts are developed and submitted to the Rice Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
- In 50 schools of the region, the “future farmer approach” was presented by the project and positively assessed by 70% of the pupils.
- Potential local rice millers, retailers, wholesalers or exporters are identified and have signed long-term business arrangements among each other and/ or with project farmers.
Additional indicators for component three and four will be included once private partners within these segments of the value chain are gained.


White farmers in Zimbabwe are looking to reclaim the land that was violently taken from them nearly two decades ago in a land reform programme under the Mugabe presidency. During this program in the year 2000, white farmers were harshly expelled from the land that they have been farming on for decades in an effort to give blacks who have been marginalized under colonialism to have something of their own within their own country. The Zimbabwean government will be setting up a committee that will aid in helping the white Zimbabwean farmers reclaim what they have lost. However President Emmerson Mnangagwa made a statement this past Saturday saying ‘that will never happen’.
When the land reform program took place in 2000, it was then President Robert Mugabe’s intention to give land to landless blacks who were marginalized under British colonial rule. But many critics have said that because of Mugabe’s decision to act this way it has destroyed the country’s agricultural industry.
It is clear that racial tensions caused Mugabe to enforce the above mentioned program, because Zimbabwe is not the only Southern African country where land distribution and economic distribution are so unevenly dispersed all because of ethnicity. Europeans in Africa experience much better standards of living than their black African countrymen, who are native to the land. Perhaps this may serve as some form of justification towards Mugabe’s actions as he would want to see the natives thrive just as much or even more as the foreigners. However, since the land redistribution was enacted, Zimbabwe has seen a collapsed agricultural industry, which once allowed the country to feed itself but now has become dependent on the importation of food.
One must ask what the natives were not doing when given the land that caused the once sustainable agricultural industry to fail, and what the whites were doing that caused it to thrive when they were in possession of the land. Zimbabwe should be looking to merge the two groups so that each one can teach one in order to rebuild an industry that could give the economy a boost by providing jobs to the people. Making a racial issue out of the distribution of land is not going to help Zimbabwe in any way because it is only going to create further division.
Going back and forth with each other is not going to save the agricultural industry. Dispersing the land evenly amongst both natives and whites and uniting them under the umbrella of ‘Farmer’ would allow them to see each other as one.
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Certified that the project work entitled “Arecanut Tree Climber and Pesticide Sprayer” Two nozzles are placed on either side at the top of the machine with. Arecanut trees attain a height of about feet. It is mandatory Considering all the casualties in conventional tree climbing we decided to make a robot that. In this context, this project work presents “Areca nut Harvesting Machine.” Here we are designing and fabricating areca nut tree is.
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Climbing Mechanism and Working 3. Length of Link Length of each link is taken as 58 cm, the calculations are shows below and line diagram to calculate length of the links is shown in figure 1. Only skilled labourers can carry out trde farming operations.
Power from the battery is supplied to the motors using flexible wires and DPDT Double Pole Double Throw switch is used to control the movement of climbing machine as well as spraying unit.
DC geared motors having reduction gears which ensures self-locking of the tyres and thus maintains the height.
There are much equipment machines in the market to help the farmers in this regard.
Areca Nut Tree Climber And Sprayer :: Create the Future Design Contest
It is mandatory to climb the trees a minimum of five times a year for a successful harvest – twice for the preventive spray against fungal disease, and thrice to harvest the arecanut.
As this involves real hard, physical exertion, younger generations of labourers are losing interest, with potentially harsh implications for arecanut cultivation. Then the pesticide is being sprayed.
The tension of the spring helps to retain the machine at the required height. For harvesting the nuts, and for spraying and applying insecticides on the crown, skilled labourers have to climb the tree manually.
The DC motor used to drive wheel is square geared DC motor.
Wheels In this machine three driving wheels are used. This is the most suitable machine for harvesting areca nuts without man climbing on the tree. A specially designed remote controlled spraying unit is mounted on the frame.
Tree Harvesting Device – Arecanut Tree Harvesting & Spraying Device Manufacturer from Ponda
This is a unique model which will be the machine-front of the areca nut industry and in turn will serve as a great help and boon to areca nut farmers.
An unskilled labour can also operate the machine safely and efficiently. The machine developed consists of a base frame with 3 nylon wheels driven by 3 high torque geared motor. Due to the friction between drive wheel and the bark of the tree machine rises up along the length of the tree. Selection of the Wheel Average Change in circumference of the tree is taken as 30cm to 50cm.
The contact friction between the wheel and tree is maintained with the help of tension springs and grippers on the wheels. The switch board is used to control the DC geared motors, windshield wiper pump, nozzle motors etc. In this study, considering all the above parameters, a safe, reliable and efficient climbing and spraying machine is designed climbinb fabricated.
They have to climb the trees using muscle power. Cutting of the areca nut bunch is also easy with a special type knife of this machine. Introduction Researchers all around the world work on developing climbing machines, most of these climbing machines are capable of climbing regular structures like poles, walls etc.
Now the motors for controlling the nozzle attachment is switched ON with the help of remote, then these motors start to rotate. The only component which is in contact with the tree is the wheels which are made up of nylon. Remote control circuit Figure 4. The pesticide is being transported from the tank to the nozzle with the help of plastic tubes.
The tension maintained by the spring must be good enough to maintain the gripping force between the wheel and the tree. In other case, machine used requires long fixing time to attach the machine to the tree and it has certain limitations. The scope of this project is limited to climb arecanut trees having circumference between 30 and 50 cm. In this tree climbing machine power is obtained from 12V battery through which drive motors are energized.
Areca Nut Tree Climber, Model No.: ATC
When the drive motor is switched on, the motor rotates the shaft which in turn rotates the wheels. The machine is having a triangular shape, hinges are provided on each links for the movement of links with the variation in size of the tree. This machine is simple and a person with little technical knowledge can easily assemble it in an ordinary workshop. Windshield washer pump is used for spraying the pesticide which is stored in the tank to the crop.


Worm compost Dirt,Worm Castings.
Worm Castings Tampa
It takes Years to build true Worm Castings,not a month. Our Worm Castings take 5 years. It is critical what is used in the process. No GMO GRAINS,NO NEWS PAPER,NO SOURCE THAT HAS Pesticides,Herbicides,or fungicide. NO MANURE FROM ANY SOURCE THAT USE ANY COMMERCIAL FEED,NO HORSE STABLE MANURE ,FOR THEY USE MEDICATION IN WORMING THE HORSES,(WITH ALMOST 99% DO).
5 Gallon Buckets approx 35 lbs ,We put in Burlap Bags when you buy. $20.00
Our Address is 12212 Morris Bridge Rd Tampa Florida 33637. Look for us at I 75 Exit 266 Tampa
If you compost with contaminated material toxins build up. Grains ,Lawn clippings,vegetable mater from commercial growing operations or Lawns carry excessive amounts of Pesticides,Herbicides which in turn kill the composting Worms
Contaminated Worm Castings. Toxins might be lurking in that Worm Castings you’re about to buy?
The NOP initially proposed setting a strict upper limit for bifenthrin levels in Worm Castings but abandoned the idea when wider tests revealed that many brands of commercial Worm Castings wouldn’t pass.
We compost material that has not been exposed to pesticides,herbicides,fertilizers,growth Hormones,and animal medications .
Compost from Florida Worm Farm.
What we do not Compost. Grains main concern (Corn ,Soil Beans) from feeds that are GMO. Almost 100% of all corn and soy bean feed is GMO. Roundup, GMOs linked to emergence of deadly new pathogen causing spontaneous abortions among animals.Manures from Grain feed animals. Rabbits,Cows,Chickens,Pigs and Horses .We find that manure from large dairy farms could have antibiotics or growth hormones. Scientists are also concerned about the environmental impacts of hormone residues in cow manure
Cardboard, Great Dangers.It turns out a lot of chemicals are used to manufacture the boxes, from treating the wood pulp, to gluing the paper, and dyeing & bleaching the cardboard. And my “bad” chemical, sulfur, is used in the process. In fact several classes of sulfur are employed in the process. Many of these toxins transfer up thru the plant we consume.
Most Animal feeds have dangerous additives .
Despite opposition from scientists, farmers and consumers, the US currently allows dairy cows to be injected with recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), also known as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST). Developed and manufactured by the Monsanto Corporation, this genetically engineered hormone forces cows to artificially increase milk production by 10 to 15 percent.
What goes in comes out. Compost material that has not been exposed to pesticides,herbicides,fertilizers,growth Hormones,and animal medications is seldom considered.
Here is a Helpful link in what to consider composting.
Grains that are genetically design for the crop to be sprayed with Roundup and used in Vermicomposting have serious effects on the worms.(Scientists reveal negative impact of Roundup Ready GM crops.
The greater Percentages of soy beans and corn crops use this chemical.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/028347_GM_crops_Roundup.html#ixzz1b3zweRGt .
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Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
Open Year-Round | Santa Fe Railyard
Voted one of the “Top Ten Farmers’ Markets” by Sunset Magazine, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful growers’ markets in the country. Serving more than 150 farmers and producers in 15 Northern New Mexico counties, the Market brings fresh food, education, and fun to our community and promotes small farms and sustainable agriculture in Northern New Mexico.
Unlike most farmers’ markets in the US, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market assures that all products sold by its vendors are always locally grown by the people selling them. 100% of the vegetables, fruits, and nursery plants available at Santa Fe Farmers’ Markets are grown right here in northern New Mexico. The same goes for at least 70% of the ingredients and materials used to make all processed and craft items. Furthermore, no reselling is permitted. That means that the people doing the growing and producing are the same smiling folks who sell those products to you at Market.
El Mercado Del Sur (the Southside Market) is more than just a market! Here you’ll find health screenings, food demonstrations, exercise classes and a wide array of of farm fresh produce make this a unique experience you shouldn’t miss!
RAILYARD MARKET HOURS:
Saturdays Year Round | 8:00am – 1:00pm (7:00am June – September)
Tuesdays & Saturdays 8:00am – 1:00pm | May 2nd – November 21st (7:00am June – September)
Wednesdays 3:00pm – 7:00pm | June 21st – September 27th


The Second Spanish Symposium on Cereal Physiology and Breeding (#SEFiMeC) is organized within the framework of the Network of Scientific Excellence FiRCMe (Physiology of Yield and Quality for Cereal Breeding) funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Science and Universities linking some of the Spanish groups of international prestige in physiology and / or genetic / cereal breeding. The primary objective of the Network is to generate activities that maximize opportunities to understand the physiological and genetic determinants of yield (both potential and under adverse conditions) and quality (both functional and nutritional) of major cereals and thus contribute to genetic improvement. To do this, the network carries out actions that promote communication, research, and internationalization of research groups.
SEFiMeC II, is organized as part of this network, open to the entire Mediterranean scientific community interested in these subject areas, although contributions from non – Mediterranean countries will also be welcome.
The aim of this symposium is to create a fertile space for scientific exchange and to facilitate synergies between scientific groups working on issues of physiology, genetics and cereal breeding. Collaborations and synergies between Spanish groups and also with groups from other countries will improve the level of multidisciplinarity, impact and internationalization of research activities in the search for solutions to global agriculture, and particularly the Mediterranean areas. Therefore, this event may facilitate the establishment of consortia that could potentially participate in actions of the Euro – Mediterranean initiative Partnership on Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) Focusing on sustainable water management and food systems.
This Second Symposium Spanish Physiology and cereal breeding will focus on physiology and quality improvement (industrial, nutritional) without losing sight of the aspects of physiology and yield improvement. This implies any work that focus on aspects of yield, quality and physiology are welcome.
The symposium is organized in the Rectorate of the University of Cordoba (UCO) as part of the activities of the Network of Scientific Excellence “ Physiology of Yield and Quality for Cereal Breeding “ (FiRCMe).
The official language of the Symposium is English, all oral presentations, posters and discussions will be in English.
The Scientific and Organizing Committee of the Second Symposium of Physiology and Improvement Spanish Cereal (SEFiMeC II) consists of:
The Coordinating Council FiRCMe is made up of the responsibles of each of the research groups: Nieves Aparicio (ITACyL), Iker Aranjuelo (CSIC / UPNA-IdAB), José L. Araus (UB), Patricia Giraldo (UPM), Ernesto Igartua (CSIC-EEAD), Rosa


Hudson River Fruit Distributors was established on July 12, 1963, by Isadore "Izzy" Albinder and his son Harold Albinder.
Izzy first entered the apple business back in 1932, after emigrating from Russia. He saw an opportunity to broker apples, so he bought a pushcart and sold apples in the neighborhood streets of Brooklyn, New York. A time came that Izzy had trouble finding apples of high enough quality. He decided to venture up to the Hudson Valley and began fostering relationships with apple growers, some of whom we still work with today.
Harold entered the business full time in the late 1950's. Together, Izzy and Harold purchased a packing house of their own, which is still in operation 50 years later. In 1967, they bought their first orchard, in order to provide better control of the apples they were selling. By 1972, with the purchase of their eighth orchard, they owned and operated over 1000 acres of cultivated land.
In 1980, Danny Albinder (Izzy's grandson and Harold's son) joined the business full-time, literally learning the business from the ground up. Danny has worked in the orchards, the packing house, and in shipping and receiving. He now currently holds the title of Chief Operating Officer.
In the early 1990's, Lia Diamond (Harold’s daughter) moved to one of the family farms in Bennington VT. Lia currently owns and runs the Apple Barn (http://theapplebarn.com/), an iconic farm stand that is famous for its mini- cider donuts! She has always loved agriculture, and overseas the farm operations at Southern Vermont Orchards, a picturesque 225 acre farm that sits 1000 ft above sea-level.
In 2013, Alisha Albinder (Izzy's great granddaughter, Harold's granddaughter, and Danny's Daughter) joined the company working in Operations. Before joining the family business, she graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship and worked as a produce buyer for Fresh Direct.


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Food Growing WorkshopView Event on Facebook
June 8, 2017 - 5:30 pm till 7:00 pm
Food Growing Class – a fun, informal workshop where you can get loads of ideas and tips on growing your own food. Whether you have a big garden, or a tiny balcony, you can grow something delicious to eat!
This is a pay-as-you-feel event, suggested amount £5 – 10
This time we’ll be learning about growing (and cooking with!) courgettes and marrows – as usual you’ll get some seeds to plant and take with you.
Amongst other things we’ll be looking at how to keep all your crops well watered and fed over the summer and when away.
Feel free to bring photos/sketches of your growing spaces for tailored tips
Just turn up on the day. Everyone welcome (drop in and regulars) latecomers call james on 07422 575853
Led by experienced grower, James Adams.


Consider this a brief public service announcement for readers in the tragically narrow avocado growing zone by way of a short review of basic plant biology.
I see a lot of grow-an-avocado-from-a-pit tutorials on the interwebs. It’s a great project for both kids and adults. If you’d like an avocado houseplant, by all means grow one from a pit. If, however, you live somewhere where avocados grow outside (USDA zones 8 through 11) and intend to plant your seedling outside, you should buy a tree from a nursery. Why? Bees love to pollinate avocado flowers. If you plant an avocado seed you’ll get some weird cross between the many different avocado varieties. Odds are it won’t taste good and who wants to water a tree for nine years only to get a bushel of foul avocados?
So to review: if you’d like a houseplant go ahead and plant that pit. If you’d like to keep your hipsters supplied with avocado toast buy a tree from a nursery or learn the art of avocado seedling grafting.


In population, the county has advanced rather slowly, some years being quite progressive and others retrogressive. In 1870, the population of the county was 156, and this was confined entirely to a small locality in the neighborhood of the coal banks on the Smoky at the eastern line of the county. The population at that time was composed of men who were brought to the county for the purpose of opening up coal mines, and outside of these there was not a settler in the county at the time the census was taken in 1870. By 1875, the population had increased to 1,212, and by 1878 it had reached 3,239. The years of 1878-79, were remarkable for the immense emigration that came to the county, and the United States census for 1880, shows the population at that time to have been 7,321. Since that time, however, the population of the county has been gradually and constantly decreasing, until 1882, according to the assessors’ returns for that year, the population of the county had fallen to 5,950. These are the figures regarding population that appear on the statististical (sic) record for 1882, as found in the office of the County Clerk, although it is maintained by many that the figures are not correct, and that the population is much greater.
Prior to 1872 no attempt had been made at farming in the county. Up to that time the soil remained in its primitive state, not a single furrow having been turned over by the plow. The total area of field crops in 1872 was 601 acres, of which 19 were in wheat, 567 in corn, 2 in barley, 7 in oats, 5 in buckwheat, and one acre is sorghum. This attempt was more of an experiment to test the capabilities of the soil than anything else. The first real attempt at genuine farming was made by Luther Landon, who moved out in the summer of 1871, and located on a claim in the southern part of the county, on what is now known as Landon’s Creek, where he erected a stone house, and turned over some prairie, most of which he planted to corn the following year.
Others followed in 1873 and 1874, but the grasshoppers in the latter year destroyed the promising prospect. In 1875, the total acreage of field crops was 6,407.54, of which 992.50 were in winter wheat, 310.50 in rye, 584 spring wheat, 1833 corn, and 507.50 in oats. This increase would indicate that the people were not discouraged by the disaster of the preceding year, and the abundance of the crop gave good encouragement for the future. The following year the acreage increased to 6,487 acres. The three following years the crops were extremely good, and the fact was now established that the soil of Russell County, with ordinary rains, could produce large crops of all kinds of cereals. The statistical record for 1882, compiled from the returns of the various assessors, shows the number of acres in farms, at that time, to have been 214,260, valued at $859,014.
This valuation would make the acres in improved farms worth only a fraction over $4 per acre; but to more correctly approximate the real value, the valuation above must be multiplied by three, as the assessed valuation is only one-third of the real value, and in many instances not even that much. The farm dwellings erected during the year ending March 1, 1882, were 39, valued at $5,878. The number of acres sown to winter wheat in 1881, was 34,573; rye, 2,623; spring wheat, 1882, 769; corn, 25,441; oats, 3,724; Irish potatoes, 246; sorghum, 1,689; flax, 163; broom corn, 97; millet and hungarian, 2,637; rice corn, 1,208. Grasses in cultivation and under fence: prairie meadow, 8,036; prairie pasture, 25,062, making a total of 107,264 acres, an increase in acreage of field cops in four years of 86,128 acres. These figures would indicate either an increase in the farming population, or great improvement by those already engaged in that industry. If the farming population has increased, then the loss in population that has taken place in the last two years, as shown by the census of 1880, and the assessors’ returns for 1882, must have occurred in the towns and villages, and the populations of the latter show this must have been the case.
The statistical record further shows that there were out of tame hay in 1881, one thousand two hundred and forty-seven tons, and of prairie hay nine thousand two hundred and sixteen tons. The value of garden products marketed during the year ending March 1, 1882, was $705, and the eggs and poultry sold amounted to $7,911. The cheese reached 133,052 pounds. The county has made some progress in the live stock line, but sheep raising is commencing to receive more attention than either cattle or swine. The live stock in the county in 1882, was:- Horses, 2,364; mules and asses, 411; milch cows, 2,412; other cattle, 6,638; sheep, 22,708; swine, 5,590. The value of animals slaughtered or sold for slaughter during the year was $50,260. The wool clip for the year was 49,224 pounds. But little progress has been made in horticulture, and for some years no attention whatever was paid to it.
The statistical record shows that in 1882, there were only 88 apple trees in bearing, 5 pear trees, 1,822 peach trees, 148 plum trees, and 329 cherry. The number not in bearing was: Apple, 9,858; pear, 378; peach, 17,199; plum, 806, and cherry 2,527. Thus far in the history of the county, attempts at raising the larger kinds of fruit, such as apples, pears, and peaches, have not been very successful, but the smaller fruits have been cultivated with satisfactory success.
Artificial forestry has commanded some little attention, but far from anything like what the timberless prairies demand. The efforts that have been made in this respect are more of an experimental character than anything else, in order to ascertain to what varieties the soil and climate are best adapted. Walnut and ash have been found to do best thus far. Cottonwood grows well for the first four or five years, and after that dies under the ravages of an insect known as “borer.” The total number of acres devoted to artificial forestry in the county in 1882, was 338 as follows: Walnut, 64; maple, 4; honey locust, 2; cottonwood, 136; other varieties, 132. Some of the groves set out are doing remarkably well, while others are not encouragingly promising.
There were in the county in 1882, 48,498 rods of fence constructed of material as follows: Board fence, 1,022 rods; rail, 275; stone, 4,061; hedge, 5,165; and wire, 37,975. This amount of fence would enclose 152 square miles, less a fraction, or an area equal to about one-sixth of the entire county. The agricultural implements in the county were valued at $48,679. While these statistics do not show any wonderful advancement in material growth, they are yet far from discouraging; and when it is borne in mind that only eleven years have elapsed since the first settlement was made in the county, the degree of prosperity that has been attained by the settlers give them good grounds on which to found hopes for a prosperous future.
Source: Russell County, History of the State of Kansas, 1883.


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Our group experience is in anaerobic fermentation mainly in, rumen silage and lactic fermentation in the preservation of milk. Our research is applied and we have developed some procedures that are used in the industry.
ANAEROBIC FERMENTATION OF MOLASSES, MANURE AND UREA FOR CATTLE FEEDING.
The objective of these project was to show a modification of the rumen fermentation. The modification was made with the anaerobic fermentation of manure, urea and sugar cane molasses mixed with ground corn stalk, into the diet.
The modification of the rumen fermentation influence the patterns of volatile fatty acids (V. F. A.) and the diet efficiency. The fermentation of cattle manure with sugar cane molasses urea and water was optimized to produce gluconeogenic acids (lactic and propionic acids) as the main end products of the fermentation.
Several parameters were tested, temperature C/N relationship, molasses concentration , manure and manure storage. With the final conditions a pilot plant was design. To make an animal fed with 20% of the optimized manure fermentation, 80% of sugar cane molasses 850 Brix with 2% of urea. this mixture was absorbed in ground corn stalks in a relation (4: l) (mixture/corn stalks) and ensiled for 15 days before used. The characteristics of the final product was: crude protein 12-15 %, fat 0.5 – 1.0 %, CHO 61.0-62.0 %, crude fiber 14.2-15.3, ash 11.0-12.0%, humidity 23.0-25.0%; digestibility protein 76.23 +- 2.05, fat 46.29 +- 9.38, fiber 45.65 +- 6.07, CHO 81.73 +- 1.74. Energy characteristics: TND 69.5, ED 3.08 Mcal/Kg, EM 2.53 Mcal/Kg, NE 1.62 Mcal/Kg, NEg 1.15 Mcal/Kg, NEL 1.60 Mcal/Kg. Biochemical characteristics: pH 5.0 to 5.3, Lactobacilli 1 x 106 to 1 X 109, lactic acid 1.0-2.0 %. The product in artificial bovine saliva 10% w/w and placed a 40° C produce 134 Mmol of lactic acid and 60 Mmol AGV in 24 hours.
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Dispositivo de bacterias lácticas inmovilizadas en un soporte sólido para la producción de una bebida tipo yogur
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The Colombian Sugarcane decaf process is unique in its ability to retain exceptional flavour while using natural extraction methods. This process uses solvent produced from fermenting locally grown sugarcane.
The delicate process of decaffeination begins by steaming the green coffee to remove the silver skins and increase porosity. They then soak them in the solvent which extracts the caffeine. The cup retains sweetness and the original character of the beans. Due to being processed at origin it also reduces the carbon footprint over other decaffeination processes. This coffee is also part of our flagship sustainability program.


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The South Coast Community Garden Association (SCCGA) provides community education about gardening and growing of foods. It provides and manages multiple locations for individuals in the community to grow food for personal use.
Our goal is to create a regional, community coalition to build community gardens and to support the gardens with leadership and education. The gardens have support in volunteer labor, donations, and funding grants. SCCGA membership is open to the public. Members are eligible to apply for a community garden plot for each garden season. Dues and garden fees are nominal and waivers for garden fees can be requested for those who need them. Member gardeners, the community, and visitors enjoy the gardens throughout the year.


Green Deal and CAP, are those really compatible?
15 December 2020 /
In December 2019, the European Commission announced the Green Deal, a project aiming to achieve ‘climate neutrality’ for the European bloc by 2050. While the project highlights the environmental crisis and proposes ambitious changes, much debate was triggered as to the feasibility and fairness of the Green Deal in the context of the reform of the CAP.
As a young and growing media outlet, we have decided to delve into the heart of the ecological and agricultural matter and, with the help of political figures and ecological activists, help our audience craft an opinion for themselves.
On the 15th of December 2020, a Zoom debate accessible to all will be hosted discussing the Green Deal and its implication for our environment.
- Félix Tuchais, the policy advisor for the committees Agriculture and rural development (AGRI) and Fisheries (PECH),
- Stanka Becheva, campaigner of Friends of the Earth Europe,
- Léna Brisset, a policy officer at IFOAM Organics Europe
- Faustine Bas-Defossez, the Head of Agriculture and Land Management Programme for the IEEP,
will engage in a debate touching upon the topics from the compatibility of the CAP and Green Deal to the recent trend of ‘greenwashing’.


I tell everyone that I plant vegetables in unusual colors for my kids. I say that “kids like eating colorful food. It makes meal times more fun…” But I also tell people that I am reading the Percy Jackson books so I can discuss them with my children. And I tell people that I watch Pixar movies with my kids, because “it is important to watch movies with your kids rather than use them a video as a babysitter”. Truth be told, I enjoy colorful vegetables, children’s literature and Pixar movies, as much as, if not more than, my children!
My son is proudly holding an Atomic Red, a Lunar White, and a Bambino Carrot. We pulled a few carrots for a salad. I hope the next time we pull one up we get a Cosmic Purple!
The first couple straight neck yellow squash on the bush below, were unsurprisingly yellow. The last several squash have been green on the bottom 2 inches of the fruit: They still taste like yellow squash to me.
One of my green bean plants is producing purple green beans: I don’t know why I have purple green beans. I only know that I did not plant any purple green beans. Of course, I did not plant morning glories in my potato patch, but some were growing in there.
And how about one normally colored vegetable? I have never been so glad to see pumpkins ripen! Last week, I went to 7 different stores trying to find pureed pumpkin and finally settled for pureed sweet potato. In response to last year’s pumpkin shortage, I planted Small Sugar Pumpkins which are great for baking. However, it will be a little while before this one is turned into a pie: Last week I picked up a few ears of Sweet Red Corn at the Farmer’s Market and it was the best corn that I have ever tasted. I definitely want to add some to my garden next year and not just because it is red. Really!
Do you like eating unusually colored vegetables? Or do Blue Potatoes just seem wrong to you?


You can make a neighborhood a more beautiful place by gathering a group of people and spending the day making transformations.
- Turn an abandoned city lot into a garden by providing seeds, tools, and muscle. Set a time to plant the garden, inviting neighborhood residents to join you. As you tend the garden all summer, relationships will grow along with the plants.
- Prettify a park. Gather trash bags, work gloves, brooms, and gardening tools. Bring large pieces of screen to sift broken glass, gum, and dangerous objects from sandboxes. You may also need tools for repairing fences. Paint hopscotch and foursquare courts on the asphalt. Ask local businesses to donate fresh sand or mulch.
- Glean the fields. Farms and orchards in your area may allow you to collect leftover fruit and vegetables for distribution to food ministries.
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