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RADIO TELEMETRY & IRRIGATION PRACTICES
As water is our most precious natural resource in irrigated farming, conservation and quality preservation are two of our primary objectives. Accordingly, a key component to our irrigation management is the use of low pressure pivot irrigation systems with variable drive pumps, controlled and monitored by radio telemetry.
Pivot Irrigation Systems
Pivot irrigation systems provide some of the most efficient and cost effective water applications available. They can operate in a wide range of terrain and soil type, offer an almost infinite application quantity, and can be very closely monitored and controlled. When combined with low pressure sprinkler heads and variable drive pumps, they are very energy efficient as well. A typical pivot system or “circle” irrigates 125 acres.
Low Pressure Drop Sprinklers
<![if !vml]> <![endif]>A typical sprinkler, like the portables we all use in our garden, are high pressure impact type sprinklers. For many years (and still in use by many other farmers today) overhead impact sprinklers were the preferred application tool on pivots. However, with the development of the low pressure, drop nozzel sprinklers we have been able to use approximately half of the water and energy to grow the same crops. We have also greatly reduced our water runnoff from the field thus reducing soil erosion, have precise control of crop protection and fertility applications, and can manage soil condition on a daily basis.
Pivot Automation and Telemetry Control
Historically, irrigation systems have been controled by two switches – an on/off at the pivot and an on/off at the pump. The pivot could be sped up or slowed down, with varying degrees of acuracy and you had to be there when it finished so you the system did not overlap/overwater. On a farm with multiple center pivot irrigation systems, monitoring water applications was labor intensive and not a very exact science. In addition, electric pumps had two speeds – full speed or completely off. Thus, if you had a pump that would supply enough water and pressure for four center pivot irrigation systems, but only needed to run two pivots, you had to apply water where it was not needed, thus wasted water and energy.
<![if !vml]> <![endif]>On Hale Farms’ primary irrigated farms, we have installed automated, precision control systsems for each pivot. Pictured at right is a picture of one of our actual control panels. As you can see, there is a wide range of control points, diagnostic equipment, and monitoring items. Here, we can control nearly every aspect of the machine and develop application programs that speed up or slow down the machine as different points in the field (if there is a low spot or variation in soil type) and set them to shut off automatically, when finished or in an emergency. A key component of this type of control is the ability to data log, store, and analyze operating information. Safety and ease of operation is also a significant asset. However, one of, if not the primary beneift of this panel is the ability to remotely control the pivots and pumps through a radio telemetry system.
<![if !vml]> <![endif]>Through the use of a base station computer, FM radios, and our wireless network, we are able to remotely control the entire irrigation system, including pivots and pumps, as diagramed here. Instead of having to drive a vehicle to each center pivot irrigation system to start or stop the system and/or switch irrigation watering from one field to the next field, one person can now control over 100 center pivot irrigation systems and pumps from one office location. The base comptuter allows the operator to view the actual center pivot or pump control panel on the computer screen to control and monitor the machine and/or make program changes. The base computer also allows the computer operator to supply food to the plants (fertilzer) or medicine to the plants (chemicals) by turning on pumps containing these items, which are located at the center pivots irrigation systems.
This computer also controls newly installed variable frequency drives for our electric motors that drive the water pumps. The variable frequencey drives give the pump the abilty to run at nearly any capacity between 0 and 100 percent. Thus, allowing us to turn on and use, only the amount of water that is prescribed for that day. We have also installed pressure monitors at key points in our larger systems that are monitored by the telemetry. As the amount of pressure the system operates at is directly proportionate to the power you use, it is very importand to keep the system at the correct pressure – to much water pressure means you waste energy, to little water pressure and the water does not get applied to the crops correctly. The radio telemtry system takes into account; 1) the number of center pivots irrigation systems turned on, 2) the water pressure points, 3) then a computerized program turns on the correct number of water pumps required, and 4) the computer also sets the speed of the variable frequency drive motors. Thus, allowing Hale Farms to literaly operate the irrigation system at peak efficiency for water and energy conservation.


Fruits are, without a doubt, essential in any healthy diet. Each of them provides essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, and benefits that are unique to health and help us maintain a full life. It is important that we incorporate a wide variety of fruits into our daily diet, obtaining their countless benefits.
What are the best known tropical fruits?
Tropical fruits are an exceptional gift that nature gives us that not only allow us to enjoy delicious flavors, but also provide us with countless health benefits. ANDAmong the most well-known and tasty fruits that we can find, the following stand out:
- Avocado: Although it may be surprising, the avocado is a tropical fruit native to Central America. With a smooth and creamy texture, it is distinguished by being an excellent source of healthy fats and essential nutrients, such as vitamin E and potassium.
- Mango: Known as the “king of tropical fruits”, the mango is native to India and is recognized for its sweet and tasty flavor. Rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, fiber and potassium, this fruit is an excellent option to enjoy something sweet and healthy.
- Orange: Being one of the most well-known and valued fruits, this tropical fruit is native to Southeast Asia. It stands out for being an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants, strengthening the immune system.
- Medlar: Also known as the “fruit of paradise”, this fruit is native to China and has spread throughout the world thanks to its delicious flavor. It stands out for being a delicious and nutritious option, packed with vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants.
- Custard apple: Recognized as “the fruit of the gods” by the ancient Incas, the cherimoya is a tropical fruit grown in South America and is a rich source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and antioxidants.
These are just some of the recognized and famous tropical fruits that it is possible to find and enjoy. Their exquisite flavors and incredible nutritional benefits make them ideal options to incorporate into our diet.
Where are tropical fruits grown?
Tropical fruits find their home in a wide variety of warm, tropical regions around the world, each of them provides a perfect environment for the development of these delicacies, allowing them to reach their maximum flavor and texture.
Tropical and subtropical areas are generally the ideal environment for growing tropical fruits thanks to their warm temperatures year-round, with few seasonal changes. The abundant sun and humidity provide an optimal environment so that they can be grown with maximum quality.
In addition, the regions that extend along the equator, known as “the tropic belt”, stand out for being exceptional for the cultivation of tropical fruits. These areas allow varieties such as mango, avocado, kiwi, papaya and pineapple to reach their maximum flavor and sweetness potential.
What fruits are native to Spain?
Spain has a wide variety of tropical fruits and fruits that have roots in its territory or that have adapted perfectly to the climatic conditions of certain regions. Among them it is possible to mention:
- Orange: It is one of the most emblematic fruits of Spain and is grown in regions such as Valencia and Andalusia.
- Custard apple: Although native to South America, the cherimoya has successfully adapted to Spain in areas such as the Canary Islands.
- Mango: Like the custard apple, the mango has found an ideal environment for its cultivation and production in Spanish lands.
- Lemon: Lemons are grown in Spain, especially in warm and Mediterranean regions.
- Figs: Figs are a native fruit of Spain and are mainly grown in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura.
- Avocado: This fruit has adapted to the climatic conditions of the south of the country, in areas such as Andalusia and the Mediterranean coast.
Where are tropical fruits grown in Spain?
Thanks to the climatic diversity and favorable conditions of certain Spanish regions, the cultivation of tropical fruits has developed successfully. The Canary Islands are a true paradise for fruit cultivation, where the subtropical climate and the influence of the ocean provide the conditions for the cultivation of cherimoya, mango and avocado. On the Mediterranean coast, especially in the Valencian Community and the Andalusian coast, mango and avocado thrive thanks to their warm sun and suitable soil. Likewise, in the south of Spain, in regions such as Malaga and Almería, avocado, mango and other tropical fruits find a home due to their warm and sunny climate.
Benefits of tropical fruits for our body
In addition to being a delicious option to enjoy, Tropical fruits provide a wide variety of benefits to our health. Among the main benefits of the most notable tropical fruits we can mention:
- Medlar: It is an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants, helping to strengthen the immune system and protecting us from diseases.
- Custard apple: It is a rich source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and antioxidants, helping to maintain heart health and regulate blood pressure.
- Orange: famous for being an excellent source of vitamin C, it strengthens our immune system and promotes healthy skin by stimulating collagen production.
- Mango: It is a fruit rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants, recognized for its benefits for eye health, skin and the immune system.
- Avocado- This tropical fruit offers healthy fats, such as monounsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for the heart and circulatory system.
In addition to these benefits, these fruits are usually rich in fiber, promoting good digestion and helping to keep us satiated for longer.
What is the healthiest fruit for our health?
Choosing just one fruit as the healthiest for our health is quite a challenge, since each one offers unique benefits. However, Avocado stands out as one of the healthiest fruits thanks to its incredible benefits for the heart and its ability to reduce LDL cholesterol. In addition, being a rich source of essential nutrients, such as vitamin E, potassium and fiber, it contributes to a balanced and healthy diet.
What diseases does the loquat relieve?
The loquat stands out for having medicinal properties that help relieve certain diseases. Thanks to its high fiber content, loquat can help with digestive problems such as diarrhea and indigestion since it regulates intestinal transit and improves digestive function. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties., being the ideal ally to combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in the body. Likewise, it is beneficial for heart health, thanks to its potassium content, and an essential mineral for keeping blood pressure under control.
What diseases does orange help prevent?
Orange is a highly nutritious fruit that can help prevent multiple diseases. Among the diseases that it can prevent are:
- Cold and flu: Thanks to its high content of vitamin C, orange strengthens the immune system, helping to fight viral infections, such as colds and flu.
- Cardiovascular diseases: Orange contains antioxidants, such as flavonoids and vitamin C, which can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by protecting blood vessels and reducing inflammation.
- Hypertension: The potassium it contains can help regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension.
- eye diseases: Thanks to their content of carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, oranges are beneficial for eye health, helping to prevent diseases such as cataracts.
- Constipation: Oranges promote good digestion thanks to their fiber content.
Where to buy tropical fruits online in Spain
When you are looking to buy tropical fruits online, it is essential to have suppliers that offer the highest quality and delicious flavor. At Fajardo Tropical, we guarantee top quality fruits that you can receive in just 48 hours anywhere in Europe.. From the moment of planting, we are committed to each stage of the process, caring for and guaranteeing a successful crop that produces fruits of the highest quality.


I just started my own farmville in my backyard. It's not a farmville on facebook where everybody are addicted to. It's my own farmville in my own backyard.
It was farmville and farmtown that encouraged me to start my own garden. I started my garden with some string beans, tomatoes and bell peppers. I will post pictures of them soon.
But since I have a very limited area, I opt to put them on pots and cans (recycled empty cans) and arranged them in such a way that they have enough room to grow.
It is a good exercise and a form of relaxation when I tend my garden (I called it my farmville). It's nice to see how they develop and grow every single day.
You too can start your own garden just like what you did in farmville. The process is the same, you prepare the soil (you plow), you plant the seeds, water them occasionally, weed them and wait 'til harvest time. If it takes 24 hours to harvest in farmville, in real gardening you wait at least 45 days before you can harvest (at least). But its worth the wait. Have it a try now.


Recently, a ‘rice field laboratory‘ has been unveiled by Prime Minister in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) located in Los Banos, Philippines.
What is International Rice Research Institute?
- International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is an international agricultural research and training organization working in the field of rice varieties, which contributed immensely to the ‘Green Revolution’.
- There is also a gene bank of Chavan, along with more than 1.2 million rice varieties which have been collected from 100 countries.
- Founded in 1960, this center is the oldest research center in rice research case and a large number of Indian scientists also work there.
- It is one of the 15 international agricultural research centers in the world established under the International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) on Agricultural Research.
Purpose of IRRI
- The main objective of the International Rice Research Institute is to reduce hunger and poverty through rice research.
- At the same time, it also acts to take care of the interests of farmers and consumers who cultivate rice.
- It is also an important objective to ensure environmental sustainability in the context of rice cultivation.
India and IRRI
- It is worth noting that the International Rice Research Institute and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are working together in collaboration with each other so that the use of varieties of rice, drought, flood and salt tolerant rice in India will be ensured.
- At the initiative of the Central Government, the International Rice Research Institute is going to open a regional center in Varanasi. This regional center will open in the premises of ‘National Seed Research and Training Center’ located in Varanasi.
- The Varanasi center will prove to be helpful in increasing the productivity of rice, reducing the cost of production and increasing the skills of the farmers by increasing their income.
SOURCE- THE HINDU


The government’s announcement comes after China barred canola shipments from two of Canada’s biggest exporters in what is considered retaliation for the detention of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.China imported $2.7 billion worth of Canadian canola seed last year, and any prolonged blockage will hurt farmers, the industry and the broader economy. The seeds are the raw input for canola oil, used in cooking and industry. LNG boss says China welcomes our natural gas, tensions with Canada not an issue Bad news for Canadian farmers: China’s canola imports set to drop even more than they have already Canadian soybean exports to China jumped 80% last year. Now farmers are getting nervous International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr said he will lead a canola trade mission to Japan and South Korea in early June to help farmers find new markets for their products.He also said he will be promoting canola in all of his upcoming visits, including in France.“The Canadian government stands with farming families, our farming communities and industry,” Carr said. “We will not rest until this situation is resolved for our Canadian producers, workers, and their communities.”Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has called for the federal government to take a more confrontational approach with China.Scheer wants Canada to appoint a new ambassador to China, launch a complaint about the canola dispute with the World Trade Organization and cut Canadian funding to China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, to which the government has committed $256 million over five years.Citing unproven concerns about pests, China has rejected Canadian canola seed shipments in recent months.There is agreement across the sector, including with provincial governments and producers, that Canada should engage China on the basis of their allegation, Carr said.“The basis of their allegation is that there are impurities in canola that has been sent by Canada to China and has been inspected twice by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency,” he said. “We continue to seek engagement; we are engaging.”Canada will work through this challenging period with China through careful, deliberate and strategic engagement, Carr added, but will also look for alternative buyers for its experts.“It is critical that Canadian exporters have other readily available markets when faced with trade disruptions,” he said. “Our country’s continued prosperity and job creation depends on security markets abroad.”With files from Andy Blatchford Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick OTTAWA — The federal government is changing a payment program for canola farmers to help those affected by China’s decision to ban the Canadian product.The maximum loan limit through the program will be boosted to $1 million from $400,000, and the portion that will be interest-free is rising to $500,000 from $100,000, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said on Parliament Hill Wednesday morning.“We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Canada’s canola producers and farm families across the country and we will continue to listen to their needs,” she said.“Canada has the best canola in the world as well as a very robust inspection system.”Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification and Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food provide an update on the government’s response to the canola trade dispute with China on Wednesday.


Rice is a staple food in Vietnam, and its rice fields are some of the most beautiful in the world. During harvest season, the fields turn a golden yellow, creating a breathtaking sight to behold.If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, be sure to add a visit to one of the country’s many rice fields to your itinerary. Here are a few of the best rice fields in Vietnam to visit during your trip to the North.
Some Of The Best Rice Fields in Vietnam
Sapa is a mountain town in northern Vietnam that’s known for its stunning rice terraces. During harvest season, the terraces are a vibrant yellow, and the views from the town are simply breathtaking.While Sapa town is pretty touristy, the real charm lies in the villages far from the city center and up in the mountains. While on the go, you can stay at local homestay, join a guided a trekking tour, and embark on a 2-day or 3-day hike through remote vilages among the rice fields. These lesser-known trekking paths ensure an authentic experience away from the crowds. Sapa is easily accessible by bus, train or private car tour from Hanoi. The best time to visit is either around October, November when it’s around the rice harvesting season.
Mu Cang Chai
For the adventurous traveler seeking a challenge, Mu Cang Chai is an ideal destination. Mu Cang Chai is another mountain town in northern Vietnam that’s famous for its rice terraces. The terraces here are even more remote than those in Sapa, making them a great option for travelers who are looking for a more off-the-beaten-path experience. The journey to Mu Cang Chai involves travelling through the Khau Pha Pass, providing panoramic views of the surrounding mountain. To get there, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai; private transportation is also an option for those who prefer privacy.
Hoang Su Phi
Hoang Su Phi is a district in the northern province of Ha Giang. Though belongs to Ha Giang, Hoang Su Phi offers a different experience with a more remote and authentic touch. The road in Hoang Su Phi is currently under construction, so it’s more suitable for those who are up to a more challenging journey. You can travel by bus to Ha Giang and then proceed to Hoang Su Phi by taxi or renting a motorbike. Opting for a private car tour is an alternate option if you prefer a smooth and hassle-free journey.
Y Ty is a commune in the northern province of Lao Cai. It’s home to some of the most remote and beautiful rice terraces in Vietnam. To get to this area, however, you must first travel from Hanoi to Sapa. Then travel from Sapa town to Y Ty by taxi or motorbike.
For those seeking a more accessible yet tranquil experience near Hanoi, Mai Chau stands as an excellent alternative. Mai Chau is a valley in the northern province of Hoa Binh, not far from Hanoi. Mai Chau is well-known for its traditional stilt houses and lush rice fields. You can book a bus or private Mai Chau tour from Hanoi. Within Mai Chau, however, bicycles are an excellent mode of transportation.
Ninh Binh is a province in northern Vietnam that’s home to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from that, Ninh Binh also boasts charming rice fields that often go unnoticed by travelers. This area offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including boat trips through Trang An, hiking, and cycling, providing a unique perspective on Vietnam’s rural beauty.
Planning Your Trip To The Best Rice Fields in Vietnam
The beauty of Vietnam’s rice fields varies throughout the year, you can plan your visit based on the region and your preferences. The best time to visit Vietnam’s rice fields during harvest season is from September to October. This is when the rice is ripe and the fields are at their most golden. However, other times of the year offer unique perspectives, including the planting season. If you’re planning a trekking tour, be sure to book early, as the best places tend to fill up quickly during harvest season. For the most breathtaking views of Vietnam’s rice terraces, consider visiting at sunrise or sunset. These timing are when you can see the rice field at its magical moments.
Things to Do
Here are a few things you can do when visiting some of the best rice fields in Vietnam during harvest season:
Go trekking: Trekking is a great way to experience the rice fields up close. There are many different trekking tours available, ranging from easy day walks to challenging multi-day treks.
Take a boat ride: Boat rides are another great way to see the rice fields. In some places, such as Ninh Binh and Mai Chau, you can even take a boat ride through the rice fields themselves.
Go Cycling: Cycling through the rice fields are some of the best ways to experience the local life.
Visit a local village: Visiting a local village is a great way to learn about Vietnamese culture and see how the locals live. Many villages offer homestays, so you can stay overnight and experience the village life firsthand.
Take photos: The rice fields during harvest season are simply stunning, so be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment.
If you’re interested in visiting the rice fields in Vietnam during harvest season, be sure to book a tour with YESD Travel. We offers a variety of tours to suit all budgets and interests.


by Precious ’18
It’s day twelve on our trip in Arizona and school has ended, but it’s not over yet.
Today, we went to go help a friend of a friend (Leena’s brother, Jerome) on his farm. Unfortunately, because of poor weather the corn they had been growing didn’t grow well. So our job was to help replant the corn and weed the farmland. Oddly enough tumbleweeds are really strong. They don’t just tumble in the air like in western movies. Weird, right? Another group went to dig up tumbleweeds that may affect the corn that were planted. It took a few hours to complete both jobs.
After working hard through the early hours of the morning, we were rewarded with watermelon and hugs as thanks for helping out on the farm. Hugs are more rewarding than I thought. The group then visited a flea market in Tuba City. It was very hot and we were all sweating by the end of it. Many of us bought items such as blankets and jewelry. We then went back to the townhouse to go swim at the Kayenta Elementary School. It was very refreshing after hours of hard work in the fields.
There was also an opportunity to go to a powwow, and three people in our group danced in the middle of the circle to celebrate the Navajo veterans. Since we were hungry after, we went to the restaurant called The View, which is right near Monument Valley. We all had an amazing view while we were eating.
It was a great day all around, and we’re glad we could help one more person as our trip is rounding up. We’ll see everyone soon.


The PST Technology was present at GEOFLUID 2014.
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We were there at the International Fair "PRISHTINA 2015"!
From 18 to 21 March 2014 will participate in the Fair MCE.
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From 3 to 6 December PST Technology is present at SIFEL international fruit and vegetables exhibition.
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From today, PST Technology NEW website is online. The website offers information on the full range of electric pumps available. In the products page you will find the technical characteristics details of the various types of pumps and accessories and you can download the data sheet. To evaluate the best solution for your needs, in the sectors page you can choose the most suitable pump for each productive sector.


Guatemalan beans are among some of the strongest in flavour yet smooth enough for even an amateur’s palate. They come with different levels of acidity depending on what you prefer. However Guatemalans pride themselves as having one that suits every taste bud! The coffee in Guatemala is grown at an altitude of over 5,000 feet and has robust flavour. The unique growing region with a mild subtropical climate combined with nutrient-rich volcanic soil creates the perfect environment for producing some delicious coffee.
Guatemala offers eight different regions which have been growing coffee since Spanish colonisation began back in 1527
Antigua Coffee is the most famous coffee beans in Guatemala, and are prized for their rich flavour. The climate of Antigua contributes to its high quality taste, making it a favourite among many Guatemalan residents. The fertile soil in the Antigua region is rich and full of nutrients due to minerals left behind from past eruptions. The active Fuego volcano continues to dump these mineral deposits today, keeping it a fruitful place for farming coffee beans that are famous all over the world.
In high altitudes such as those found near Mt Fuego's volcanic soils that nourish volcanically enriched soil here in Acatenago - 2 kilometres up from sea level to be exact – coffee plants grow thick forests among which we find some unique flavours for our favourite beverage’s profile: dry air combined with cool breezes off the pacific ocean give these coffees their distinctive flavour profiles whereas its close proximity to land helps protect it against disease or pests so common at lower elevations too
The volcanic soil in the Atitlán region produces a cup of coffee with citrusy notes and full body. The nearby Lake, volcanoes, and other geographical features make this area notable for its excellent beans.The beans of the Atitlán region are some of the best in Guatemala, and this is thanks to its rich soil. The volcanic slopes provide it with minerals which yield a full-bodied coffee with citrusy notes.
Cobán's weather is a far stretch from other sunny volcanic regions. Here, coffee beans are cultivated in soil consisting of clay and limestone amid rain that falls all year round. The subtropical region produces more balanced medium-bodied coffees with less acidic flavours than its peers elsewhere on the globe, which can be attributed to Coban's humid climate where it rains all year long.
The Fraijanes Coffee Plantation benefits from an abundance of nutrients due to volcanoes activity nearby- helping make them one great Guatemalan farm that produces remarkable coffee beans! The combination of 4500 feet elevation and significant rainfall results in rich because there are several opportunities for waterlogged soils to dry before they have time to develop unpleasant flavours from decomposing plant matter.
The Huehuetenango region of Guatemala is famed for its distinct coffee beans. The high altitude and dryness lend an earthy flavour to the plant, which makes it a speciality in Guatemalan cuisine. A full-bodied flavour with high acidity characterises these unique beans that are grown at over 2500 meters above sea level! The high elevation of the region, coupled with warm air from nearby mountains is what keeps this area free of frost.
Coffees from the Nuevo Oriente are widely known for their unique and flavourful taste.The region's climate is wet, cloudy, and mineral-rich all year long which creates a perfect environment to grow coffee beans that produce an acidic yet balanced beverage with a strong aroma.
The coffee that often gets the most attention, is grown in one of Guatemala's hottest regions. It also tends to get more rain than anywhere else. In SanMarcos alone you can expect upwards of five meters drop each year. To help avoid getting caught up with unexpected rains, producers here implement what they call "pre-dry" technique which entails drying the coffee beans in the sun before drying them in a Guardiola dryer.


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If I got up in the morning and said to Jim.."Honey we need a miracle today." he would say, "Well we have needed one before..."
Well, yes we lived in a nest planted on a branch that hung over troubled waters........As long as ya didn't look down you were ok.. God often made a way for us where there was no way...Often I prayed for food. We had 6 children to feed..One day in prayer the Lord told me to clean out my cabinets as the Lord was going to give us a lot of food. And that was when I started buying the fruit and vegetables at the back of the store that was outdated... I would pay like a buck or 2 for a box filled with lettuce..Most of it would be good but some of it not so good. So I would throw the rotten parts on my compost pile. . I would have a garden in the summer with mostly tomatoes and green peppers..and cucumbers.. I always grew herbs and country flowers around the house.. I dried some of the herbs and some I froze..I loved the different basils and I would plant them in pots and then bring the basil pots into the house when the weather turned cold.. The basil would last a few months in the house by a sunny window..
At times I would get up to 15 boxes of produce from the back of the store..You had to take all of the leftover produce or not at all. Once we got about 4 boxes of bananas..Oh mercy the boxes wouldn't even fit in the car..So we took all the bananas out of the boxes and stuffed them in the car in every available place..I had this huge freezer we had bought for a song...So I froze a lot of the bananas just as they were in the skins.. These are good for banana breads..or I would just put them in regular yeast bread.. Now this was back in the 1980's.. But we lived on about 50 bucks a week for food. . In the produce boxes I would maybe get a whole box of grapes.. I would just freeze these .. I would take the grapes off the stem and put them in Ziploc bags... I made grape juice by putting the washed grapes into a gallon jar..Then I poured boiling water over the grapes..Then a few cups of sugar..Then you just let it sit for a few days .Then sift the grapes out and throw on the compost pile. You could make a lot of grape jam too.. But I had grapes growing in my backyard and so I used these for making jam in the Fall.
I got a lot of fruits like apples and all kinds of different fruits..So I would freeze the fruits in Ziploc bags..And then in the fall when most everything was stored away, canned or dried.. Then I would make jams and jellies..We had a wild plum tree and in the Fall I would make plum butter..and can it..I didn't can the stuff from the store because they spray a lot of it ..And washing the fruit doesn't get all the spray off. So to store the produce from the store I would freeze that.. But I made ketchup and tomato sauce etc. from my fresh tomatoes from my garden... And about my tomatoes.. If I was real busy and didn't have time to can my tomatoes ..then I would cut them up and freeze them..Then I would use these tomatoes for chili or any kind of tomato based soups.. You can just throw these tomatoes in frozen.. I didn't even peel them if I was in a hurry, because the peeling will float to the top in the hot soup anyway and you can just ladle it off and throw the peeling away..
I guess I think to write this as winter is coming. . And it was always harder to feed my children in the winter then in the summer..love connie


A small roadside flowering tree introduced to South-East Asia from Latin America exhibits both antimicrobial and antifungal activity. Researchers at the University of the Philippines, Diliman analysed the leaves and stems of Muntingia calabura for the presence of biologically active compounds called phytochemicals. They also tested leaf and stem ethanol extracts from the tree against four different types of bacteria and a fungus.
They found that the leaves contained six phytochemicals known for their medicinal and physiological activities while the stems contained five. They also found that extracts from the leaves and stems of the plant had significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans, which causes yeast infections in the mouth, skin and vagina.
Previous studies have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic and antioxidant properties in the tree’s leaves, as well as cytotoxicity against leukaemia cells in its roots. “The results of our study indicate that M. calabura is an alternative source of antibacterial agents against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus.
The results are promising but further research is needed. Phytochemical profiles of the same species vary from one region to another, most likely due to variations in growing conditions. “Different stressors may emphasize the production of one metabolite over another in response to the various needs of the plant,” the researchers noted, including variations in altitude, carbon dioxide levels, and the presence of insects and pathogens. This, they believe, could lead to slight variations in the types and amounts of phytochemicals found in M. calabura grown in the Philippines compared to other parts of the world.
Contacts and sources:
Raquel O. Rubio
Biological Research and Services Laboratory, Natural Sciences Research Institute
University of the Philippines Diliman


Lots of people are already getting their gardens into shape, and maybe even enjoying some cool weather vegetables!
How about you? Have you ever considered growing some of your own food? In this time of restricted movement and social distancing, it can be an interesting option. As we know from Victory gardens in the past, you can help your family a lot by growing food at home.
Getting Started with a Garden
In this video, Craig Waddell talks with Michael Lipford about how to supplement your family’s diet with nutritious food from the farmer’s market, a small garden at home, or a community garden with your neighbors.
Here are articles to help you get started:
Choosing What to Grow
The next video, Michael Lipford and Craig Waddell discuss how much space you need and some factors to consider – sun, soil, and water. We’ll hear a few suggestions about what to plant – I like to plant bush beans – they’re mighty easy, you can plant them in succession, and they provide a lot of protein.
Below is another resource when determining what to grow
In this last video, Elizabeth Lipford will tell us her favorite ways to preserve their extra produce. If canning is too intimidating, try freezing those veggies!
Here are some resources to help with preserving:


NFA has sufficient buffer stock amid closure of some warehouses –DA
By SUNDY LOCUS, GMA Integrated News Published April 3, 2024 1:38pm The Philippines has sufficient buffer stock to fulfill the country’s rice requirement despite the temporary closure of some warehouses of the National Food Authority (NFA), the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said as of April 3, around […]
By SUNDY LOCUS, GMA Integrated News
The Philippines has sufficient buffer stock to fulfill the country’s rice requirement despite the temporary closure of some warehouses of the National Food Authority (NFA), the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday.
DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said as of April 3, around 97 NFA warehouses remained padlocked.
“As of the moment, nakabili naman ang NFA ng certain amount. So, there’s stocks available and it’s harvest season, as we all know, and harvest season will continue until May,” said Tiu Laurel in a press briefing in Nueva Ecija.
(The NFA has procured a certain amount, so there are stocks available. It is also currently harvest season and it will continue until May.)
“Sa report sa importations of rice, regular naman ang quantities na dumadating. Suffficient for the requirements of our country,” he said.
(On importation, we receive regular quantities. We have sufficient supply for our country’s requirements.)
Last month, the Agriculture Department ordered the temporary shutdown of some NFA warehouses amid the ongoing investigation of the Ombudsman into the alleged irregular sale of rice buffer stock.
The DA said it is fast-tracking the reopening of warehouses to ensure the NFA’s continuous operations and palay procurement activities.
“Hindi naman dahil sa taas ng presyo ng palay na binibili ng mga traders, hindi rin masyado nakabili ang NFA. Naka-set ang buying price ng NFA nung January or February at P23. Ang presyo ngayon ng buying ng traders anywhere from P27 to P30,” Tiu Laurel said.
(The NFA’s procurement activities remain unaffected by the closure because of the high prices. The NFA was not able to purchase a lot because the buying price was set in January to be at P23. The traders are now buying at P27 to P30.)
The Ombudsman has since suspended over a hundred officials and employees of the NFA as part of its probe into the anomalous sale of rice buffer stocks.
The anti-graft court, however, lifted the preventive suspension order of two dozen NFA employees after investigators found erroneous data on the list provided by DA, which was supposedly sourced from the NFA.
Under the Rice Tariffication Law, the NFA must maintain a national buffer stock enough for nine days consumption to cover the rice supply requirements during disasters and other natural calamities. The rice stocks must be sourced from local farmers. —VAL, GMA Integrated News


Some of the world’s most productive agricultural regions from India to the US Midwest have already broken temperature records this year, with potentially worrying implications for food supplies.
Hot days and nights can make drought conditions worse, and that’s not the only way rising temperatures can hurt crops. In extreme conditions, the molecular machinery inside plants can even shut down, leading to crop failures. That threat is expected to grow worse in the face of climate change.
Some plants, though, including major crops like corn and wheat, may face additional challenges from future warming, because heat impairs a major tool that they use to defend themselves against infections. When things warm up even slightly past normal levels, plants can become more vulnerable to pests.
Biologists have started to figure out how this happens, and new research reveals routes to repair plants’ defenses without slowing growth. If it can be translated to real farms, altering crops in this way could help ensure that the food supply keeps up with population growth in a warming world.
Read the full story at MIT Technology Review.


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As we grow we are expanding our liner
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root control methods, and various containers to produce better root structure
which relates to livability and quality, which in return creates a value
added product for the industry.
a wholesale grower of Container, B&B, Shade, Ornamental and Conifer
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The government decided to lift the ban on cotton exports following wide-spread opposition to the move. Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma announced the decision to allow overseas sales. India is the world’s second largest producer of cotton. According to the Government this move has been taken, Keeping in view the interests of farmers, traders and industrialists, a balanced view had been taken to roll back the ban on cotton exports.
The government had banned exports of the fibre on March 5 fearing a fall in availability in view of rising consumption at home. According to the ministry, higher exports than anticipated in cotton season 2010-11 reduced the expected carryover of stock for the current cotton season 2011-12, from 48.30 lakh bales estimated by the Cotton Advisory Board to about 33 lakh bales. At the same time production this season was virtually the same as last year’s, and total supply marginally lower.
The above said decision of Government of India shall now benefit only traders of cotton fibre, as they have procured at much lower prices from farmers and now they will be getting enough margins from exports and other duty reimbursements. The farmers will be benefitted in 2012-13 season beginning from October this year only whereas foreseeing this move of Government the area under crop may rise.


At Hol Drainage, we believe that a well-designed agriculture drainage system is the most influential farm operation investment you can make. With the right management, you’ll see a return on investment year after year.
However, it is a significant expense, and before you make the decision to invest in drainage tiling, you’ll want to know that it is worth the cost. According to the University of Minnesota Ag Extension, drainage tiling increases crop yields on poorly drained soils by providing a better environment for plants to grow, especially in wet years. The systems help improve field conditions for timely tillage, planting, and harvesting.
According to the Iowa State University Extension, more than six million acres of cropland in Iowa deal with wetness that limits productivity, and just over half of the 375 different soils series mapped in Iowa have problems with too much water. Extended periods of wetness prevent timely fieldwork and cause stress to growing crops. Subsurface tile drainage is a proven solution to this challenge.
More about the benefits of proper drainage
Drainage and tiling can have numerous beneficial results. One of the most significant is increased land value and yields, and more consistent yields. This is increasingly true in recent years due to higher grain prices. Your land will move close to its maximum production level with a well-designed drainage system. For the landowner, this means increased land value; when the time comes, your acres will sell for a higher per-acre price if they boast a properly installed drainage system. More consistent yields allow for more efficient use of resources and less financial risk.
An extended growing season and total-field farming is something growers with well-drained fields look forward to. If your field has “stubborn” wet spots that you wait for at planting or harvest, properly spaced sub-surface drainage tiles will help balance your field to enable total-field farming. In the spring, soil will warm up and dry out faster, and it’s likely that you’ll be able to hit the field for spring operations earlier in well-drained soil.
In fields with proper drainage, deeper root growth and better plant health is possible. Water tables that are too high limit root growth. Root growth requires that air be present in the soil, and that can’t happen when the spaces that could be filled with air are instead saturated with water. The deep, even water distribution created in a well-drained field provides room for air pockets and encourages deep root systems, which are key for optimal plant health. The healthier your plants, the better able they will be to stand up to adverse conditions like drought or pests.
Good drainage also results in improved soil structure. If wet areas linger in fields, traffic is forced to drive around them, creating irregular traffic patterns. This can lead to widespread compaction, which results in poor root development. In well-drained soil, compaction is limited because traffic patterns can be controlled. Also, you’ll see increased bacterial action, better soil aeration, and reduced erosion.
Reduced and more predictable production costs are seen in soils with adequate drainage. With well-drained soil, you’ll make better use of your inputs. Wear on equipment and fuel usage will decrease in soil with a sound structure. Also, soil performance in adverse conditions, such as extremely dry or wet weather, is more predictable, making management easier.
Control drainage to optimize fertilizer usage
A common concern when installing drainage tile is the potential for increased nitrate loss―no one wants to apply nitrogen, just to see it escape without doing its work. Nitrogen run-off has adverse environmental effects as well. However, nitrogen loss can be mitigated with the proper management. The following are some proven methods for saving your nitrogen:
- Don’t over-apply nutrients―adding more fertilizer than is recommended only leads to more potential for nutrient loss.
- Employ controlled drainage, which is widely recognized as effective in mitigating nitrate losses. With this practice, water control structures are strategically place throughout the drainage system, which causes the water table to rise while decreasing the drained depth of the field. This decreases the volume of water drained, leading to decreased nutrient loss. The Minnesota Ag Extension notes that with proper management, controlled drainage also has the potential to improve crop yields by making more water available to plants.
How is proper drainage designed?
All aspects of a subsurface tile drainage system must be designed to work together for maximum benefit and efficiency. Experienced drainage system designers and installers use the latest technology like RTK GPS mapping to achieve a system that provides the benefits listed above. At Hol Drainage, we will put the latest technology available for drainage system design to work for you.
According to the Iowa State University Extension, in a successful system, the water table between tile lines should be lowered within 24 hours after a rain to six inches or more below the surface. At this level, most crops will not experience injury. During the second day after a rain, the water table should be lowered again, now to approximately one foot. By the third day, your subsurface drainage system should lower water levels to 1.5 feet below the ground surface.
Several key factors Hol Drainage considers when designing your drainage system are:
- Soil type
- Topography and how this impacts drain placement
- Outlets availability and/or opportunities to create outlets
- The pattern of tile that best fits your land
- Proper sizing of mains and outlets
Call us for a consultation―we’ll take into account every unique aspect of your farming operation.


A SCHOOL has donated a piece of land to a community organisation to grow fruit and vegetables which will then be given to families who are struggling financially.
Chafyn Grove School in Bourne Road, Salisbury has helped The F3 Project, which plans to provide free fruit and vegetables for those in need.
A shed has been erected, raised beds are in place and land has been cleared and is ready for sowing.
Headmaster Simon Head said: “Both in principle and practice, this is a venture we are proud to support – and it is important that we do so.”
The school has a large vegetable garden which the pupils can tend as part of their weekly outdoor learning curriculum and support outdoor learning alongside forest school-style lessons.
The F3 Project is the name of the organisation, and Mark Brandon who was involved with the Secret Garden is now involved in the F3 project.
He had searched for land in the area previously, did a Google Earth search and found Chafyn Grove School.
The programme also serves to increase awareness of good nutrition to maintain health and to introduce young children to growing their food as well as to advise adults who are just starting out gardening and relate to climate change and sustainability.


Second European Plant Science Conference
The theme of the Second European Plant Science Conference was ‘Transforming Future of Plant Science,’ which includes several topics of crucial importance. It took place in 2019 in Milan, Italy, and lasted from 18th to 19th of October.
The Plant Science Conference in 2019 aimed at improving plant science management and education in terms of plant disparities. It appeared to be a successful platform through which novice scientists can share their opinion on the given issues and also present their relevant work.
What Does It Take to Be a Plant Science Professional?
To be a successful plant science professional, you need to have a specific set of competencies and skills. Plant scientists can diagnose plant tissue and respectively provide medication; they also have leadership roles and consult people on the given topic. Researchers have an impact on health care by conducting satisfying researches and thus reducing medical complications.
The Topics Covered at the Second European Plant Science Conference
This second European Plant Science Conference excelled at the variety of topics related to the central theme that they offered. Here is a list with some of the targeted audience:
- Forest Science;
- Manufacturing Agricultural Devices Companies;
- Plant Science Researchers;
- Horticulture and Landscaping;
- Medical and Aromatic Plant Sciences;
- Business Entrepreneurs;
- Training Institutes;
Here are some of the covered questions:
- Plant Genomics;
- Plant Nanotechnology;
- Plant Nutrition and Soil Sciences;
- Plant Biotechnology;
- Plant Breeding;
- Plant Genetics and Plant Tissue Culture;
- Plant Morphology;
There were ten separate sessions for all the different covered topics.
The Young Scientist Award
The Second European Plant Science Conference announced an award scheme suggested by Meetings International. This award system aims to encourage young scientists and promote excellence in several technology and science fields.
Any researcher who is engaged in graduate education or research activities that highlight sustainable development can take part in the competition for the award. To be eligible for the Young Scientist Award, you should be under the age of 35.
Requirements and Guidelines for the Young Scientist Award
The research work that young scientists can submit has to be unique and novel. The contestants should be aware of the fact that the organizing committee can reject any project at any point if there are claims made on the novelty of the work.
To take part in the competition, young researchers have to submit:
- An abstract of their work as first authors and a copy of the same;
- A copy of their passport;
- Completed application form;
- Updated CV (or an alternative link toward their resume)
The contestants should also be willing to present their work at any of the Meetings International conferences.
The Benefits of Obtaining the Young Scientist Award
By taking part in the Young Scientist Award competition, you will have the opportunity to learn about career development and the latest technologies in your field; you will have the unique chance to choose a topic of your interest and develop your scientific investigation. The winner will have the essential opportunity to publish their full-length papers in reputed international journals.


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Growers are invited to a tour of a full miscanthus farm system on a Somerset farm. While world wheat prices continue to sit at low levels, and pressure is on to meet the three crop rule, arable farmers are looking even more closely at what crops offer viable alternatives.
Miscanthus, the long-term energy crop, is one that is catching a lot of attention, both because of its ability to offer great returns, and because of interest in energy production from farmland.
Somerset grower Mike Cooper has been involved with the energy crop for over 15 years, and invites growers to come along for a tour of a full miscanthus farm system at Lower Marsh farm in Taunton on 25th June.
Mike works with growers in the south of the UK on behalf of Terravesta, the miscanthus supply chain specialists. He also runs a Rhizome Propagation Co-operative business for a group of miscanthus growers.
The Lower Marsh Farm walk will give visitors an insight into the different processes involved with miscanthus growing, the propagation of rhizomes, and a biomass boiler that heats the farmhouse accomodation, farm offices, washing facilities and a drying floor in the farm buildings.
“The farm walk will be a chance for me to show farmers the opportunities they have in growing miscanthus, and the benefits it can offer, in terms of fixed returns, low inputs and the opportunity to profit from its end use. They will be able to see the process from the field right through to use in a biomass boiler on site.
“The biomass boiler will be of particular interest, as the sustainability check on the final carbon intensity (including land change) for C02 emissions has a ceiling of 34.8 grams per MJ of energy, and the plant at Kingston is 2.8 grams per MJ, almost twelve times lower than the limit.
“Miscanthus Nursery has 89.9ha of miscanthus growing at Lower Marsh farm which is all contracted to Terravesta. This year we will supply 44.97ha of bales to the company, for pelleting and 44.93ha is first, second year or regenerated rhizome production crops,” says Mike.
The Terravesta farm walk will showcase the compelling, immediate and long-term commercial opportunity miscanthus presents. The Terravesta team will educate visitors about how to grow the crop, the market for it, what growers will get for it, and why it’s a sustainable and financially viable option. There’ll also be a chance to ask questions, talk to other growers, and take a look around the farm.
William Cracroft-Eley, miscanthus grower and Terravesta chairman, is enthusiastic about places already being booked up. “Our farm walks are popular and offer growers a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with the experts from Terravesta. The team will answer any specific queries and provide professional advice on all aspects of successful miscanthus growing and long term, fixed price contracts and markets.”
Miscanthus farm walk at Lower Marsh Farm, Kingston St Mary, Taunton, TA2 8AB. Held by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Richard Gothard. For more information or to book online, visit www.terravesta.com; e-mail Helen Holman on Helenh@terravesta.com or call Alison Fisher on 01522 731873


"In my business of operating a wildlife management business, it is important to be mobile and efficient. The Firminator allows me to minimize the amount of equipment that I need to haul from farm to farm by providing several implements in one. It has also proved to be well constructed, handling the use that it undergoes. The Firminator plants virtually any seed or seed blend within a well prepared seed bed at rates that provide optimal coverage minimizing seed loss. Overall, The Firminator is a quality implement that has proved very beneficial for me."
-Michael Grassley, Plots Plus Of The Midwest, LLC, 816-724-0546
"We have looked at a lot of different foodplot management implements. The Firminator fulfilled all our requirements in one implement.If you are serious about wildlife management, you want The Firminator."
-Steve & Ginger Coone, Zeigler Land and Timber, Mayday, GA
"I had the pleasure of using the 6' Firminator this past fall. To say this was the best piece of plotting equipment I have ever seen would be a huge understatement. The Firminator is built better than any other food plot implement I have ever seen. We used it in some of the hardest roughest dirt in North America. I had my doubts as we began and the unit was taking a pretty good beating, but Tom said "carry on, it will be fine". We I did and it was. You can do just about anything with the Firminator. We used it to disc up a 3 acre plot that I had been over 3 times with a 10' disc. I wish I hadn't wasted my time with the big disc, because the Firminator did more in one pass than my disc did in 3!! It's amazing how aggressive this thing can be when you set it to the max cut! We have been doing food plots for several years, but this is the first year we actually had some really nice plots. I attribute 100% of our success to the Firminator. Especially considering we went 63 days after planting before we had a rain. You cannot go wrong with the Firminator. I promise it will be the best money you have ever spent if you are in the food plotting business. Feel free to call me with questions or to see pictures of our plots."
-Matt Duffy, Manager, The Country Lodge
"The Firminator did in one year what we had being unable to do in the 2 previous years. After purchasing 1600 acres of pasture and creek ground we knew that our #1 goal in deer management was to establish food plots. I purchased various attachments for ATV's and even a soil condition for our skid steer loader and nothing worked. Then we purchased the 6ft Firminator and the rest is history! The flexibility of being able to operate as a no-till (which is key in Ws Kansas due to limit rainfall) or to be aggressive in the disking up of existing native grasses have given us they key to successful flood plots. The Firminator came ready to use and that is what we have done! I only wish I would have found this first!"
-Trent Richmond, The Springs, LLC, NW Kansas
"If you are serious about food plots and deer management, the The Firminator is for you. It has top of the line quality, durability, and performance. I manage over 50 food plots on 17,000 plus acres, and they are all done with the Cadillac of food plot implements- "The Firminator."
-Ben Conn; Food Plot Manager, Head Guide of Central Illinois Outfitters at "The Grigsby".
"The Firminator is the finest food plot unit on the market today."
-Charlie Alsheimer; Northern Field Editor, Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine.
"I have seen most if not all of the present ATV and small tractor combination tillage and seeding food plot tools in action. The Firminator rated among the best. I especially liked the seed distribution and seeding rate control of The Firminator. It reminded me of the more sophisticated drills and tillage tools used by professional farmers."
-Ed Spinazzola; Renowned Speaker, Authority on Food Plots, Author of "Ultimate Deer Food Plots".
"Finally there is a food plot implement that has the backbone to handle rough planting conditions and the ability to plant precisely at the proper rate. We have used the Firminator on rough cut-over land to start establishing food plots and used on areas that have been established with wonderful results. We have planted chufas, clover, and several different blends which have all been successful. We have sprayed and killed bahai grass and sown clover and chicory right through the dead sod and have gotten great stands. Being able to adjust the Firminator to operate in a "no-till" type function really has conserved soil moisture and allows good soil-seed contact which results in great germination. A very durable, well-made piece of equipment."
-Bobby Harrell; Wildlife and Forestry Manager, Low-Country, SC
"In my business time is money. The six-foot Firminator is one of the finest food plot implements I have ever used. Its practical design allows me to take one implement into the field for the entire planting process. Gone for good are the aggravations of hooking up multiple implements and wasting time driving each one out to remote food plots. I find the exact seed metering system especially handy while planting today's complex seed blends allowing me to sow exactly the right amount of seed no matter how fast I'm driving."
-Neil Dougherty; Operations Manager, North Country Whitetails, Habitat Management Specialist, Whitetail Institute of North America.
"As part of our new Right-of Ways for Wildlife Program, we purchased a Firminator to plant food plots and other wildlife benefiting vegetative covers on our power line rights-of-way. The Firminator's versatility, ease of use, and solid construction make it a perfect fit for these applications."
-Tim Hayes; Sr. Environmental Scientist, Cinergy Corp.


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Pesticides are widely used in agriculture and horticulture. But they can be potentially harmful substances, so a thorough appreciation of safe working practices is vital. Our course is tailor-made for people responsible for the storage, handling and application of pesticides. It helps you develop your knowledge of health and safety legislation, and work with pesticides effectively.
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|1||Neptune's Harvest Fish & Seaweed Fertilizer 2-3-1 (Gallon)||9.8||Buy From Amazon.com|
|2||Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food||9.6||Buy From Amazon.com|
|3||Espoma GT18 Garden Tone||9.4||Buy From Amazon.com|
|4||Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed Tomato||9.2||Buy From Amazon.com|
|5||Espoma GT4 4-Pound Garden-Tone 3-4-4 Plant Food||9.2||Buy From Amazon.com|
|6||Jobe’s Organics 09524 Purpose Granular Fertilizer||9||Buy From Amazon.com|
|7||Jobe's 09026NA Plant Food Vegetables & Tomato||8.8||Buy From Amazon.com|
|8||Grow More 5010 All Purpose Fertilizer 20-20-20||8.8||Buy From Amazon.com|
|9||Dr. Earth Organic 5 Tomato||8.6||Buy From Amazon.com|
|10||Down to Earth Organic Vegetable Garden Fertilizer 4-4-4||8.6||Buy From Amazon.com|
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- Neptune's Harvest Fish & Seaweed Fertilizer 2-3-1 Gallon
- Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, 10 lbs.
- Espoma GT18 Garden Tone, 18-Pound
- Miracle-Gro Shake 'N Feed Tomato, Fruit & Vegetable Plant Food, Plant Fertilizer, 4.5 lbs.
- Espoma GT4 4-Pound Garden-Tone 3-4-4 Plant Food
- Jobe’s Organics 09524 Purpose Granular Fertilizer, 16 lb
- Jobe's 09026NA Plant Food Vegetables & Tomato, 4lbs
- Grow More 5010 All Purpose Fertilizer 20-20-20, 25-Pound , white
- Dr. Earth Organic 5 Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Fertilizer Poly Bag
- Down to Earth Organic Vegetable Garden Fertilizer 4-4-4, 5lb
1. Neptune’s Harvest Fish & Seaweed Fertilizer 2-3-1 (Gallon)
- Grow a beautiful vegetable garden
- Flowers and foliage will be stronger and more colorful
- Blooms will be more plentiful, fragrant and longer lasting
- Easy to mix and apply by hand, sprayer, or drip line
2. Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food
- Full of essential nutrients, it instantly feeds to grow bigger, more beautiful plants versus unfed plants.
- Feed every 1-2 weeks
- Use with the Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder or any watering can
- For all flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs and houseplants
- Safe for all plants, guaranteed not to burn when used as directed
3. Espoma GT18 Garden Tone
- Long lasting natural organics break down for steady, continuous feeding.
- Contains Bio-tonne microbes
- Adds organic matter to soil
- Naturally low in salts so it won’t burn
- Safe for people pets and environment
4. Miracle-Gro Shake ‘N Feed Tomato
- Contains natural ingredients to feed microbes in the soil
- Specially formulated with micronutrients to help plants grow strong and produce more fruits and vegetables versus unfed plants.
- Feeds up to 3 months
- Calcium helps form stronger cell walls, producing better quality and longer-lasting fruits and vegetables.
- For use in ground and in containers
- Now contains natural ingredients that helps feed and nourish above and below soil, for even better quality and longer lasting fruits and vegtables versus unfed plants.
5. Espoma GT4 4-Pound Garden-Tone 3-4-4 Plant Food
- An all natural and organic plant food enhanced with thousands of living microbes and is approved for organic gardening.
- It is perfect for all vegetables and provides a safe, continuous, and complete balanced feeding
- Made in United States
- A complete plant food with all 15 essential nutrients
- Originally developed for professional gardeners
- Complex blend of natural organics provide complete and balanced feeding of all 15 nutrients
- Environmentally safe
- No sludges, hazardous or toxic ingredients
6. Jobe’s Organics 09524 Purpose Granular Fertilizer
- Organic granular fertilizer; Fast acting fertilizer for flowers, vegetables, shrubs, trees & plants
- OMRI listed for organic gardening by USDA; Certified organic means no synthetic chemicals
- Contains Jobe’s Biozomethe proprietary microorganism archaea that aggressively breaks down material for faster results.
- Jobe’s Biozome improves soil conditions, helps resist disease, insects, and drought during the growing season.
- Easy pour bag; Guaranteed analysis: (4-4-4) 1.
7. Jobe’s 09026NA Plant Food Vegetables & Tomato
- Organic granular fertilizer; Fast acting fertilizer for vegetables and tomatoes for a more abundant harvest.
- OMRI listed for organic gardening by USDA; Certified organic means no synthetic chemicals
- Contains Jobe Biozome; Extremely aggressive proprietary microorganism archaea that aggressively breaks down material for faster results.
- Jobe’s Biozome improves soil conditions; Helps your garden resist disease, insects, drought and other unfavorable conditions within a growing season.
- Easy pour bag; Fertilizer analysis: (2-5-3) 1.
8. Grow More 5010 All Purpose Fertilizer 20-20-20
- General purpose water soluble fertilizer for plants grown in soil.
- Can be used in both soil and foliar applications.
- Multiple sources of Nitrogen for staggered release.
- 1 pound in 100 gallons of water will supply approximately 237 ppm Nitrogen.
- General Dosage: 1 tablespoon / gallon.
9. Dr. Earth Organic 5 Tomato
- For more nutritious and tasty vegetables
- Optimum levels of primary plant nutrients
- Contains no GMOs, chicken manure or sewage sludge
- Feeds for several months
- Made with 100% organic and natural ingredients
- Contains pro-biotic, seven champion strains of beneficial soil microbes plus ecto and endo mycorrhizae.
- More abundant crops; More nutritious and tasty vegetables
- 100 percent natural and organic; Exceptional results because nutrients are released quickly; Feeds for several months; Consistent premium quality.
- Eight select strains of ecto and Endo Mycorrhizae contribute to drought tolerance, enhanced nutrient availability and increased plant performance.
- 100-Percent organic formula provides optimum levels of essential plant nutrients; eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers when used as directed.
10. Down to Earth Organic Vegetable Garden Fertilizer 4-4-4
- Down to Earth Vegetable Garden is a five pound box of all natural fertilizer with 4-4-4 formula
- This veggie fertilizer provides the perfect start for your sprightly spring greens, it gives your summer tomatoes super-powers, and it’s fantastic for growing your favorite frangrant herbs.
- Vegetable Garden Fertilizer is full of powerful nutrition to help your plants grow
- A versatile mix for backyard gardens and hobby farms
- Ideal for use throughout the growing season
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- Brand Value: What happens when you go for a not-so-reputable brand just because the price seems cheap? Well, the chance of getting a short-lasting product goes higher. That’s because the renowned brands have a reputation to maintain, others don’t.
- Features: You don’t need heaps of features, but useful ones. We look at the features that matter and choose the top Garden Fertilizers based on that.
- Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products of higher specifications, but with the right balance.
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7 x 3 ft. Raised Garden Bed Metal Elevated Planter for Vegetable Flower Herb
Planter Size: 83″L x 35″W x 12″H
Planter Volume: 17.83 Cu. Ft.
Suitable for planting vegetables、flowers and plants in your courtyard.
Made of galvanized metal plate, wave structure and oval shape.
Beautiful、Stable and durable.


BAIF Development Research Foundation (BAIF: https://baif.org.in/), is a non-profit organisation established in 1967, operating in 318 districts across in 13 states in India. BAIF has worked with more than five million farmers in more than 100,000 villages through its 6000+ member team. Its main focus is on empowering people through sustainable rural and tribal livelihoods. Its main focus is on empowering people through sustainable rural and tribal livelihoods. The main domain areas of BAIF are livestock development, tree-based farming and natural resource management. Livestock development is carried out through cross-breeding programmes as well as conservation of pure indigenous breeds of cattle, buffaloes and goats. Tree-based farming ensures year-round income primarily to tribal families through the adoption of agriculture, horticulture and forestry in the same piece of land. Natural resource management covers soil and water conservation through landscape approach and ecosystem restoration. Apart from these areas, BAIF works on applied research for development on livestock and crops, cross-cutting themes such as climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, community health, gender concerns, value chain development and enterprise promotion. BAIF is also undertaking initiatives in emerging technologies such as renewable energy, information and communications technology (ICT) and bio-recycling.
About our Books and Films
Development communication, a strong base of BAIF, aims at documentation and dissemination of the challenging and innovative journey of BAIF in rural development. Over the last five decades, BAIF has built up a storehouse of books and documentary films which focus on the outcome of various research and development programmes as well as the experiences of BAIF’s field extension workers and participant farmers while implementing the multidisciplinary programmes in diverse agro-climatic conditions. These communication and extension material cover the development philosophy, approach and strategy of the organisation, core thematic programmes such as livestock development, natural resources management, climate resilience and tree-based farming, sustainable agriculture, community empowerment and quality of life. Disseminated in the form of books, training and extension manuals, reports and proceedings, technical bulletins and user guides, these publications and extension films, which are the pride of our organisation, have transported the success of our Rural Development Programmes to various donor agencies, policy makers, field professionals and well-wishers of BAIF with encouraging response. These books and documentary films are priced competitively and contain valuable technical information and experience, which can surely enhance the knowledge base of field practitioners and development organisations in their pursuit of grassroots development.


Absolute Land Auction 160.00 +/- acres of productive cropland and pasture in Knox County, Nebraska
160 +/- acres of productive farm ground and productive pasture. Good corn and bean base acres and yield. Spring 2021 possession.
Legal Description: The Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) in Section Thirteen (13), Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Four (4) West; in Knox County, Nebraska containing 160.00 +/- tax acres.


The Government of The Gambia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have developed the Resilience of Organizations for Transformative Smallholder Agriculture (ROOTS) project. The project is funded by IFAD along with the Government of The Gambia and other Development partners. The project will be implemented in six years period from 2020 to 2026. The main components of the ROOTS project are the followings:
- Component 1 (agricultural productivity and climate change adaptation);
- Component 2 (market access); and
- Component 3 (institutional development, project management and citizen engagement).
Reports to: Regional Coordinator
Summary: Field assistant Farmers Organizations capacity development will facilitate, support, monitor and report on projects field activities related to the Farmers organizations capacity building. Under the direct oversight of the Regional coordinator, he/she will ensure timely and efficient implementation and coordination with local partner.
Duration of assignment: one year with possibility of extension.
Duty station: Based in the Regional agricultural Directorate covered by the project, with regular visits in the field as required for monitoring, reporting and implementation.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator:
- Ensure that ROOTS implementation guidelines are implemented in all projects field activities;
- Planning and management of duties assigned by regional coordinator in this technical matter;
- Meet farmers and their farms on a regular and ongoing basis;
- Carry out technical and economic diagnostics;
- Exchange with farmers to understand their way of working and seek to improve certain points;
- Organize technical meetings for groups of farmers;
- Carry out information and awareness-raising activities among farmers;
- Ensure that the richness of the territory is respected and highlighted at the local level;
- To accompany and implement strong and new actions in permanent relation with farmers.
- Assumes overall responsibility for project activities related to his technical matter in assigned area;
- Implement project work plan based on approval and guidance of regional coordinator in his technical matter;
- Ensures proper level of effort provided for timely delivery of activities in his technical matter;
- Undertake any other duties, within his / her area of competence, as assigned by the regional coordinator.
- Education: Bachelor’s in agriculture, Business Development, Agronomy, Project management or diploma related fields.
- Experience: At least one two of relevant experience in agriculture or food security projects. Experience in working with local NGOs and / or development organization preferred.
- Skills and knowledge: Strong usage of computers and office software package (MS Word, Excel, etc.), Fluency in English, good communication and presentation skills.
- Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
- People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
- Only applications received through the provided link will be considered.


INFARM offers a turnkey solution for indoor farming. We are pioneering on-demand farming services to provide urban communities with fresh, nutritious produce year round, by distributing our smart vertical farms throughout the city, directly where people live and eat. Our grow-on-site approach allows for significant improvement in the safety, quality and environmental footprint of our produce. Our autonomous, modular vertical farming units can be stacked to meet any space or demand, whether that be in a restaurant, supermarket or even in a warehouse. Each hydroponic farm is monitored and controlled through our robust central farming platform, driven by IoT technologies, which adjusts the growing environment to ensure each plant gets the best natural conditions to thrive. INFARM’s core innovation allows far greater production efficiency than any other product in the market today. With each farming unit, one can achieve high efficiency and become profitable even in a small scale operations.


Alpacas are part of the Camelid family and originate from South America. There are 4 types of South American camelids; Vicuna and Guanaco, which remain wild and are protected species, and Llamas and Alpacas which are the domesticated version.
The importance of these camelids was recognised in the 14th century when the Incas used them for food, fuel, clothing and transport.
There are two types of alpaca, the Huacaya – which makes up approx 93% of the population and the rarer Suri, 7%.
Both the Huacaya and Suri are conformationally identical but look very different when in fleece.
The Huacaya has a more rounded appearance as the fleece grows at a right angle from the skin and has a crimp to it, giving it the “Teddy Bear’ image.
The Suri fibre hangs in long silky locks and has more lustre to it.
Alpaca fleece is remarkably lightweight yet strong and resistant to rain, extremely lustrous and high in insulation value.
Alpaca fibre is one of the most luxurious fibres and is harvested once yearly when the animal is sheared.
Some benefits of using Alpaca fibre are that it is hypoallergenic, eco friendly (if not dyed), sustainable, ethical, warmer than sheeps wool, is flame resistant and bio-degradable.
Alpacas have soft padded two toed feet which leave pasture unpoached.
They have no top front teeth so make very gentle grazers.
Alpacas tend to use a single area (a midden) as a toilet.
Alpaca poop makes an excellent fertiliser. It has the highest amounts of nitrogen, potash and nutrients of any natural fertiliser and has the ability to retain water. It is lower in organic matter than any other farm animal and the beans can be used without composting.
Unlike other farm animals, alpacas are induced ovulators which means they do not have a breeding season and can be bred at any time.
Alpacas are modified ruminants having 3 stomach compartments unlike sheep and cattle who have 4.