Best of the land served up – Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s Brasserie & Atrium restaurant awaits its guests with a brand new concept.
Somewhere, at a small farm, where the fertile soil gave good harvest, the grass was wet and green, and the cattle grazed in the meadow, lived a farmer and his wife. They worked hard, their farm was everything to them, and their labour borne fruit. Well-kept animals gave rich and creamy milk, their meet was tender and tasteful, trees produced wondrous, sweet fruits, and the vegetable garden made return for the care month by month. So, they did not live in penury. There were always crispy crust bread, fresh or long-ripened cheese, delicious ham and sausages, heavenly meat, toothsome, home-made jams, fresh and tasty vegetables on the table, in a word, the best of the land.
In the recent months, at the kitchen of Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s Brasseie & Atrium restaurant, everything happened in the spirit of finding these farms out of a tale, to delight their guests with honest dishes made of simple still outstanding ingredients. Behind the scenes works led to the manifesto of a concept that is called Farm to Table, which means that they serve their visitors with a food that is prepared by selecting and using components originated exclusively from inland economies of the highest standards. Obviously, the concept has deeper layers as well. They are not only talking about top-quality ingredients, but also about the reverence of the nature, modern environment management, sustainable development. The results are flawless, seasonal ingredients, tastes beyond comparison and perfect gastronomic experience.
It is widely known, that Balázs Ölvedy, Chef of Brasserie & Atrium is obsessed with quality. He has always put extra emphasis on ingredients, seasonality and sustainability. Consequently, this kind of attitude was a rich soil for the idea that put the country and small-producers into the spotlight. This philosophy roots in practice for Balázs. He was born in Transylvania. At home, from the meet to the fruits, they procured and produced almost everything by themselves. From his childhood, he has been aware of the symbiosis of the seasons and foods, the know-how of farming and the causes of the yield’s quality. We can bravely declare that Farm to Table concept, which already has spread all over the world in respect of local circumstances, was made for him. Balázs and his team started in their own kitchen. They remodelled the previous, Hungarian and international fine-dining menu of Atrium & Brasserie, or in other words, they changed the starting and the end point. From now on, it is not the ingredient that is to be adjusted to the course, but it is the course that is to be adjusted to the ingredients. One point brought the other. If we wish to cook of seasonal materials, we should seek the farmers who are able to produce them in an uncompromising quality. But how did the best of the country get to the heart of the capital to make it possible for their guests to meet the most outstanding cuisine of Budapest?
The concept was born, and the Brasseri & Atrium team literally embarked on a journey. It took a lot of time and thousands of miles to get to every corner of the country and find those free-range farms and small-producing suppliers that matched the idea in all respects. The long research was worth every minute. Today their menu offers unsurpassed gastronomic experience via the truly authentic flavours of the country. The formula is easy: fresh, seasonal, locally available ingredients, simple preparation, passion and expertise.
The philosophy of Farm to Table means a lot for this team. The search phase was a pilgrimage, as all the suppliers are those farmers, who live their lives and get the best out of the land paying attention to the rhythm of the nature. They formed a very personal relationship with them, regularly checking them and the visits are reciprocal. They host their producers on a regular basis, too.
Guests of Brasserie & Atrium can enjoy the real flavours of the country. In February, you can discover the delicious tastes of award-winning trout and salmon from Bajcshal, and the organic mangalica meat produced by András Bari located in Szendrő, near the Aggtelek National Park. Each month during the year, they offer meals built around the products that Hungary’s rich and multifarious lands yield and the farmers bring from the farms to their table.
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Wheat is the first cereal to be cultivated by man. In several places in the Middle East it is being sowed, tended and reaped soon after 8000 BC. The people of Jericho are the first known to have lived mainly from the cultivation of crops. Barley is grown within the following millennium.
American farmers: 5000 - 2500 BC
the cultivation of crops in America begins in the Tehuacan valley, southeast of the present-day Mexico City. Squash and chili are the earliest plants to be grown - soon followed by corn (or maize) and then by beans and gourds. These are all species which need to be individually planted, rather than their seeds being scattered or sown over broken ground. This is a distinction of importance in American history, for there are no animals in America at this time strong enough to pull a plough.
Rice is thought to have been cultivated considerably later, perhaps not until about 2500 BC. It is uncertain whether it is first grown as a crop in India or China.
Vines and olives: 4000-3500 BC: Grapes are probably first cultivated in the region of the Caspian sea, where the main grape vine, Vitis vinifera, is indigenous. From there the growing of grapes (always mainly for wine rather than eating) spreads through the Middle East and on through Anatolia to Greece. Wine is a familiar feature in the world of Homer. The Phoenicians take the vine to southern France and Spain in about the 8th century BC, and in the early centuries AD the Romans plant grapes in the Rhine valley. Grapes and olives are the two richest crops of the Mediterranean region. Olives, indigenous in the eastern Mediterranean, are relatively easy to gather in the wild. So the cultivation of olives begins slightly later than grapes. Even so, there is evidence that groves of olives are planted in Crete from about 3500 BC and around the eastern coast of the Mediterranan not much later. Over the centuries growing and pressing olives, to provide olive oil, are two activities which underpin the economic development of Mediterranean civilization.
Cotton, rice and sesame: 2500-1700 BC: The local produce of the Indus civilization includes three crops of great significance in subsequent history, each of which is possibly first cultivated here. Yarns of spun cotton have been found at Mohenjo-daro. There is evidence of the growing of rice in the region of Lothal. And sesame, the earliest plant to be used as a source of edible oil, also seems to make its first appearance here as an agricultural crop. Engravings of elephants on the Indus valley seals, sometimes with ropes around the body, suggests that this civilization is also the first to tame the world's most powerful beast of burden.
Sugar: 4th century BC: The cultivation of sugar cane, a plant probably indigenous in New Guinea, spreads through Southeast Asia in prehistoric times. The first mention of its use, crushed for its sweet juice, is in northern India in the 4th century BC. Both sugar and candy derive from Sanskrit words (sarkara, khanda). Sugar processed for use in solid form must wait for almost a millennium. The first certain reference to it is in Persia in the 6th century AD. The cultivation of sugar beet, by far the main source of sugar today, is a much later development - not really of significance until the Napoleonic wars.
Tea: 4th century BC: Tea, the leaf of a shrub of the camellia family indigenous to China, is probably the first plant to have been cultivated specifically as the basis for a non-alcoholic drink. Chinese legend dignifies its discovery with attractive but improbable stories from early times. However the pleasures of tea are clearly known by about 350 BC, when the word features in a Chinese dictionary.


Need help with my writing homework on Agricultural Climate Change. Write a 1500 word paper answering; The region chosen for analysis is Luzon in the Philippines while the product of choice is rice. Luzon is one of three island groups found in the Philippine archipelago. the country’s 7,100 islands are clustered together into three key groups. The rice bowl of the Philippines is located in Luzon with about 6 provinces that produce the major crop. Three key climate change issues affect this region. typhoons, rainfall shortages and floods. Since farmers in the region have limited resources, even minor reductions in crop yields could affect them economically. Consumers who get rice from Luzon may also experience reduced supplies and might need to consider other providers. Warehouses, distribution challenges as well as the likelihood of production in the future could be undermined. These issues are posited to increase if little is done to mitigate those effects.
One of the most significant producers of rice in the country has been adversely affected by the presence of typhoons as it is located in a region that is particularly susceptible to this sort of risk. Farmers in Luzon usually grow rice on small farms, which are owned by families. most of them are less than 4 hectares, so any extreme weather events have a major effect on the economy of the concerned farmers. In the recent past, Typhoon Haiyan affected the region along with other rice-growing regions in the country. this was in 2013. The typhoon occurred during the harvest season thus affecting about half of the rice production in the region. It estimated that the country suffered from a shortfall by recording a reduction of 900,000 tons of rice. Other typhoons that have occurred in the region include Yolanda, Pepeng and Ondoy.
In the world, it has been reported that the Philippines is the sixth most vulnerable nation in terms of Typhoons. This emanates from its geographical features.
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Signature Mushrooms is situated on 100 acres in Strathcona County's growing community of Ardrossan, Alberta. The mushroom farm has been owned by Signature Mushrooms since 2014, but was originally built in 1974 and has been successfully operating ever since.
At Signature Mushrooms, we grow three varieties of mushrooms including: white mushrooms, crimini (brown mushrooms), and Portabella mushrooms. Currently, we supply Portabella mushrooms which are sold across all 4 Western provinces, and have been credited with being one of the finest Portabella producers in North America. We set the standard for top quality mushrooms that our customers can depend on!
We also receive tremendous feedback from our customers on our exclusive Signature Mushrooms seasoning packs. These seasoning packs are sold alongside our white sliced mushrooms and come in 4 diverse flavours.
Being one of the only two mushroom farms in Alberta, we are a smaller mushroom farm but with great growing potential. With just over 40 employees, we are able to boast over 100 years of growing experience in the industry! The success of the business is largely driven by our dedicated staff and in 2013, we proudly recognized 13 of our employees for over 25 years of service.
We're excited to be a part of the Localize Program and proud to be open and transparent about where our mushrooms are grown, who grew them and how we do it!
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Amidst the rise of the ‘farm-to-table movement’, Localize realized something was missing – the retail shelf. Frustrated by the lack of information available in-store, they created a quick and easy way for shoppers to get the food facts that matter most while they do their everyday shopping.
Through smartphone-enabled grocery shelf tags and unique ‘Localize scores’ that rank how local a product is on a scale of 0 to 10, shoppers are provided with a wealth of information including the including the who, what, where and how behind the products they buy. Scanning the quick response (QR) code on a Localize label with your smart phone lets you dive in deeper and connect to the back story behind the food business.
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Owner: Terry Uppal
Signature Mushrooms founded: 2014
Farm founded: 1974
Location: Ardrossan, Alberta
What we grow: White, Crimini & Portabella mushrooms
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Dutch active RFID provider Ambient Systems and Information Highway Group (IHG), the Spanish RFID system integrator, have conducted a successful project with Bionest, the largest Spanish organic strawberry producer, and with one of Germany’s largest retailers. The use of Ambient’s third generation active RFID allowed Bionest to monitor the condition of strawberry transport from start to finish. The pilot used intelligent tags with a shelf-life algorithm, providing details of the quality of the strawberries per pallet. The integrated solution from Ambient and IHG created a ‘Cool Chain Monitor’ that offered immediate insights to substantially reduce waste and increase profit for all parties involved.
Up to 50% of food products are wasted in the food supply chain, according to a recent report from Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Mrs. Gerda Verburg . Strawberries and other ‘soft fruits’ that are highly sensitive to temperature conditions rank among the product categories with the highest loss in the supply chain. With better visibility on temperature conditions during transport and by applying a unique shelf-life algorithm, this loss can be reduced significantly. This was proven in the recent project by Ambient Systems and IHG to implement an integrated Cool Chain Monitor for Bionest and one of German’s leading retailers.
At the start of the transport in Spain, Ambient's SmartPoints (intelligent active RFID tags) were placed in the strawberry pallets. During transport they measured the temperature every 15 minutes. Upon arrival at the German distribution centre the temperature conditions and remaining shelf life of each pallet were communicated wirelessly through Ambient’s wireless network with GPRS connection. A web-based application from IHG made transport conditions and food quality immediately available after arrival to both Bionest and the retailer.
Thanks to the use of intelligent tags with integrated shelf-life algorithm, developed by Ambient Systems in cooperation with the University of Bremen, the usability of active RFID has been extended. By applying this algorithm to the temperature history of each pallet, end users can select the ripest fruit for immediate sale. This provides a feasible solution for ‘First Expire – First Out’ operations. Eelco de Jong, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Ambient Systems: “It is great to be able to contribute to a reduction in the loss of wasted food. The Cool Chain Monitor increases profits for food producers as well as retailers, and addresses the objectives for a more sustainable food supply chain. Our hard work in developing innovative active RFID solutions for the cool chain is paying off in more ways than one.”


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Cover crops increase organic matter in soil, reduce soil erosion and sequester carbon.
Compost acts as a natural fertilizer.
Crops are rotated from one year to the next.
Diverse range of crops are planted together to improve soil health, biodiversity and yields. Food crops along with fiber crops contribute to food security of the farming families.
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Polymer water-absorbent resins are widely used in the fields of life and production. It has a wide range of applications in agriculture, forestry, water conservation, physiological sanitation, and construction.
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Farmers have great importance in our society. They are the ones who provide us food to eat. Since every person needs proper food for their living, so they are a necessity in society.
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Indian farmer their basic problem | भारतीय किसान – मूलभूत समस्याएं
today our subject is Indian farmer their basic problem
Even after a prolonged period of pre-independence India and independent India, the difference of only 19-20 is seen in the condition of Indian farmers.farmer’s insurance
Agricultural education Indian farmer their basic problem
In the country which has a population of 1.25 billion, and 70 percent of the country’s population is based on agriculture, the universities and colleges of agricultural education in that country are nominated, they lack the quality education.
In the era of globalization, through modern techno-multinational companies, which come into this country, it is a grave and considerable topic to spread the promotional mechanism of agriculture to those farmers.
Indian farmer their basic problem
The other aspect of education that can be kept in the category of management education is not only nominally.
In the absence of research institutes in the absence of research institutions at the national or state level, which are the universities of agricultural education, the high-end research is almost complete.
Whether there is a lack of institutions, lack of financial and technical facilities or lack of quality teachers, due to which there is no significant work after a green revolution. Farmers are dependent on divine grace only today.
The widespread publicity of agricultural education should be in the rural areas and education should be of minimum secondary level in every educational institution. They should be used in the lower level of wide publicity and production growth of agriculture.
Land acquisition policy – farmer’s insurance
It is necessary to make changes in the policy of land acquisition by the Central / State Governments or various development authorities constituted under the state in view of the arable land.
For industrial development, infrastructure development and residential plans, land should be subjected to non-agricultural purposes.
The acquisition of land such as barren waste and which has very low crop yields. The acquisition of land and the construction of the agricultural land should be restricted.
With the indiscriminate acquisition of agricultural land for residential industrial and structural constructions, the arable land will become highly compressed, which will be unable to produce agricultural products for the fast-growing population.
It is also necessary that the farmers whose land is acquired should be taken literally on lease and the money should be provided annually on a lump sum payment basis as compensation for the lease period.
In addition to benefiting from the benefits being made in the projects, farmers should be kept as a shareholder in the project developed on acquired land so that they get regular participation in the benefits of the project.
Purchase and sale system Indian farmer their basic problem
Unfortunately, the concerned people determine the rates of production of industrial areas keeping in mind the cost, demand, and fulfillment, but the value of the farmers’ commodity is either determined by the government or the buyer,
in which the sale of the product that is immediately destroyed The time the farmer looks helpless.
Indian farmer their basic problem
In such a situation, the purchase and sale system should be made strong and transparent and its value should also be determined by the farmers on the basis of demand, supply, and cost.
It is well known that the product of the farmers becomes so much better than it starts rotting and the farmer is forced to throw it.
sometimes the product is so low that the middleman can buy at high rates by buying mediated rates at high rates. The farmer gets profit and the farmer gets cheated.
Information department is also responsible for the widespread of product value. Even today, the farmer does not have any mechanism that can determine whether the fair value of his product is in what market today and what are the chances of decreasing the value in the future?.
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When he takes his product to the market then he realizes the expressions of that day. When the product is brought back home, the burden of the rent, the hassle, etc.
are forced to be seen in the buyers’ buccaneer and the organized gang of buyers purchases their product at the arbitrary prices.
Therefore, to get the fair value of their product to the farmers, any contemporary tactics should be created through their middle persons.
The arrangement should be made in the warehouses through co-operative societies, that if a farmer is not able to get the proper value of his product on someday,
his product should be stored in the warehouses of the cooperative purchasing and commerce committees and on that day 50 to 80 percent of the fresh value should be given in advance so that he can do his homework and social work.
Indian farmer their basic problem – farmer’s insurance
When the market value is at a high level, then the sale tax can be used to bring the savings of the committee and return the advance taken for its savings capital.
This is a very serious and thoughtful topic. This will facilitate the need to meet the immediate needs of small and marginal farmers and get the fair value of the crop.
Agricultural based industries Indian farmer their basic problem
Agricultural-based industries should be set up in rural areas where minimum training can be provided to the people of the local population.
the product of the farmers can be consumed in them such as flour mills, rice mill, oil crusher, fruit growers Industries of various goods, papad, boats, chips, and pickles should be manufactured and arrangements should be made to send them to other parts of the country.
E. Small and cottage industries should also be set up keeping in mind the local product of rural unemployed for providing employment in rural areas.


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Protective packing of shaft seal the shaft seal pump shall regularly check the sealing water pressure and water volume, keep a small amount of cleaning water flowing along the shaft, check the packing and regularly replace the packing. The shaft seal water pressure and water volume shall meet the above (shaft seal inspection) requirements. No. is generally expressed in fractional form, and the flow passage parts of this kind of slurry pump can be made of two materials, one is wear-resistant metal material, the other is wear-resistant rubber material. According to the working conditions, senior engineers of Panshi pump industry can select and design for you; For example, ZJ series the submersible slag pump is often used to transport pulp containing solid particles, so the wear resistance of the pipeline should also be considered.Administration, The submersible slurry pump can be used to transport a lot of media containing solid particles when it is used at ordinary times, so it has an irreplaceable position when it is used. What is its own structure when it is used. The balance ring is also disassembled; Then remove the last stage impeller and the key back, and the middle section including the guide vane; in addition remove the impellers, middle sections and guide vanes at other levels in the same way until the submerged slag slurry Submersible slurry pump is a kind of pump that can adapt to various working conditions and can treat various sewage from environmental protection industry. Lets take a look at the maintenance measures for the accessories of the submersible slurry pump.
Next, it is necessary to check the water seal. If the water seal is bakelite and the wear is not too serious,RaleighCirculating hot water pipeline pump, you can place abrasive cloth on the glass or dry wood, and then grind the water seal of Boshan submersible slurry pump flat or turn it over for use. However, if the thrust rubber water seal is used, whenhow, It will burn out. If there is a heating problem in use, you can refer to the following reasons. Gradually disassemble the outlet pipe, gate valve and elbow with installation tools, and tighten the next section of water pipe with pipe clamping plate. In this way, disassemble the pump section by section and lift the pump out of the well. (if it is found that there is a jam during the lifting and removal process, it cannot be lifted by force and the customer service points shall be moved up and down, left and right for safe lifting and removal) Generally speaking, the above two cases are the case that the slurry pump does not absorb water. The solutions are also introduced. I believe that people can deal with this problem in time. However, if the problem is serious, you must not adjust it at will. At this time, you should find a professionalRaleigh, The development of submersible slurry pump is to adapt to increasingly complex working conditions, facilitate users to use, and its use mode is more flexible. And it fills a part of the gap in the application of slurry pump. When the submergence depth is deep and there is no better slurry outlet, in the traditional slurry pump The balance ring is also disassembled; Then remove the last stage impeller and the key back, and the middle section including the guide vane; in addition, remove the impellers, middle sections and guide vanes at other levels in the same way until the submerged slag slurry The development of submersible slurry pump is to adapt to increasingly complex working conditions, facilitate users to use, and its use mode is more flexible. And it fills a part of the gap in the application of slurry pump. When the submergence depth is deep and there is no better slurry outlet, that is


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With the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) entering the seventh year of implementation in the upcoming Kharif season, the government has announced a new doorstep crop insurance distribution policy known as ‘Meri Policy Mere Hath’.
The ‘Meri Policy Mere Hath’ door-step campaign has been launched to ensure that all farmers are well informed about their land records, policies, and the PMFBY’s claim and grievance redressal process.
In the upcoming Kharif season which will be beginning in June, the doorstep campaign will be launched in all implementing states.
About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
In the month of February 2016, PMFBY was launched with the aim of providing financial assistance to all the farmers who have suffered crop damage or loss from natural disasters. As of February 4, 2022, over 36 million farmer applications have been insured under this scheme with over Rs 1,07,059 crores in claims paid.
Since 85 per cent of the farmers registered under this scheme are small and marginal farmers, the scheme has been able to provide financial support to the most vulnerable farmers.
In the year 2020, PMFBY was modified to allow farmers to participate voluntarily. It has also been made easier for farmers to report crop damage within 72 hours after the occurrence of any event, either through the Crop Insurance App, the CSC Centre, or the nearest agriculture officer, with claim benefits sent automatically into eligible farmers’ bank accounts.
Key Features of PMFBY
Some of the scheme’s key features include the integration of land records with the PMFBY’s National Crop Insurance Portal (NCIP), a Crop Insurance mobile app for quick enrolment of farmers, a subsidy release module, remittance of farmer premium through NCIP, and a claim release module through NCIP.
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With the abundance of fruit and veg available year round on supermarket shelves you may well ask why you should care what is in season. In-season food is normally fresher,nutrient rich, cheaper and tastes better. Whilst purchasing only in season foods can present a challenge we can all eat healthier and support our local farmers by ensuring a portion of our shopping is in-season and local. Farmers markets, good quality local greengrocers or PYO are great ways to purchase in-season.
At THE PLOUGH we purchase our fruit and veg direct from local farmers and from Macknade who can guarantee the provenance of their produce.
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A dual IC-RT-PCR procedure for detection was developed in which the antibodies of LSV and ArMV were mixed and the mixture used www.selleckchem.com/products/c646.html to coat the PCR tubes. The particles of the two viruses were captured by the respective antibodies. Interference by other RNA viruses in infected lily was eliminated in the RT-PCR. Also, an RNA extraction step was omitted. The dual IC-RT-PCR products of LSV and ArMV were 521 bp and 691 bp, respectively. The specificity of the method was validated; only LSV and ArMV of four viruses were detected by dual IC-RT-PCR. The sensitivity of the detection method is 1 mg leaf tissue and higher than DAS-ELISA due to enrichment by dual immunocapture. “
mosaic virus (TuMV) is one of the most devastating threats to the vegetable industry. A rapid, stable and sensitive one-step reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) assay was developed for detecting TuMV. This method is very rapid and sensitive. The sensitivity was c. 10-fold higher than that of conventional RT-PCR in check details detecting TuMV. In addition, it does not require specialized equipment and can be performed under general experimental conditions. This RT-LAMP method has great potential usefulness for TuMV
detection, identification and control strategies. “
“Sorghum ergot is a serious disease that has caused major losses in sorghum growing regions worldwide. Claviceps africana, originally reported from Zimbabwe, is now the most widely
distributed species causing ergot in many countries including the United States of America, whereas both C. africana and Claviceps sorghi exist in India. A third species (Claviceps sorghicola) has been described causing sorghum ergot in Japan. As the three species show morphological similarities, a DNA-based assay is desirable for rapid identification in cases where ergot-infected sorghum is found by regulatory authorities. We designed PCR primers and probes from the intron 3 region of the β-tubulin gene (for C. africana and C. sorghi) and the intron 4 region of EF-1α (for C. sorghicola) and tested them by real-time PCR with purified DNA and ergot samples from the field and greenhouse. The primer and probe sets specifically amplified DNA from the respective species with cAMP a detection limit of c. 1 pg DNA. Genomic DNA from six other Claviceps species did not amplify in any of the three ergot species-specific assays. The assays we describe will provide useful tools for detecting sorghum ergot pathogens in seed and grain shipments and for determining which species are present in the samples, thereby aiding in the regulatory decision-making process. “
“Avocado scab was recorded as present in New Zealand in international databases on the basis of one isolate (ICMP 10613) identified by morphological features as Sphaceloma perseae.


Grounds for your Garden!
Ever wonder how far a coffee bean could go? Beyond the daily hot cup of coffee you enjoy, we have found a way to use coffee grounds to nurture and give back to the environment.
Coffee grounds are a great source of nutrients for your flowers and plants. Inspired by this, Starbucks started its Grounds for Your Garden program in 1995.
This is where spent coffee grounds are carefully packed into bags, for you to take home and use on your garden. You can learn more about this initiative here.
Used coffee grounds make excellent compost, particularly for plants that flourish in acidic soils. Here are three ways for you to use our coffee grounds.
- Mixed directly into soil around plants, such as heathers, rhododendrons, azaleas , magnolias, hydrangeas and camellias
- Added to compost to help accelerate the composting process
- Applied as top-dressing to fast growing vegetables, hoeing into the soil to avoid contamination of foliage.
For best results, the coffee grounds should be no more than 25% of the total compost pile content; the remaining 75% would be the soil. Coffee grounds should be mixed well with the soil to allow air to ventilate the compost pile.
Coffee grounds should be used within 2-3 weeks of brewing in order to capture the most nutritional value.


Manette Edible Gardens
Tour de Coop
Saturday, August 2nd
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Welcome Center open @ 9:30 a.m.
New Life Assembly parking lot
1305 Ironsides Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310
Welcome Center Host
Our host for the Manette Edible Garden Tour welcome center this year and last is the New Life Assembly.Their community garden, which is in its first year, exists to grow organic produce for Kitsap Rescue Mission to use in the 600 meals it serves weekly. The garden is in a 60'X20' fenced and paved area.New Life strives to use every square foot to grow produce for the Kitsap Rescue Mission. New Life believes people in need to should enjoy quality produce and the health benefits that come from eating healthfully. The New Life Assembly is an important and active part of the Manette neighborhood.
Recalling the self-sufficiency of previous generations who planted Victory Gardens, Manette edible gardeners are opening their gardens to their neighbors to show techniques for growing food in small urban spaces. Come see many approaches to growing fresh food year round and to restoring the health of your family, your land and the Puget Sound. The tour is a great opportunity for Manette residents to get to know their neighbors, and for other Kitsap residents to get to know Manette. The gardeners page will tell you who will be on the tour, and what types of urban gardening they are up to. The tour is a great way to see different techniques in practice as well as learn about animal husbandry in the city.


Environment and History
Environment and History 16 (2010): 483-508. doi: 10.3197/096734010X531506
Four centuries of colonial extraction lead to severe ecological degradation of the forests and soils of the Atlantic region of Brazil. After an overview of the history of colonial plantation agriculture, we discuss the knowledge developed in this context. Over the course of time, several agricultural manuals were published for or in the colony. Landowners recommended agricultural techniques developed for European temperate climates, but also included their local experience. Indigenous knowledge about cultivation was not suitable for the extractive colonial system and therefore played little role in colonial agriculture. Based on agricultural manuals published in Brazil over a period of more than two centuries, we discuss the management of soil fertility and the relationship between agricultural practices and forest stands. The process of acquisition and distribution of agronomic knowledge by Brazilian authors was slow during the colonial period. The strongest point in common among the authors was their concern with the preservation of forests. Their soil classification systems show clear evidence of indigenous influence. The agricultural manuals have not been studied explicitly as sources for the environmental history of Brazil. Therefore, we studied some of the particular ecological circumstances of their writing. The Atlantic forest does gain substantial nutrients from rainwater, a fact the authors allude to in their recommendations. At least one author developed plant indicators using native species Although written in a colonial context, Brazilian agronomic literature was full of recommendations for a sustainable use of Brazil's biodiversity, and argued against the devastation wrought by colonial exploitation.
KEYWORDS: Brazilian agronomic manuals, monoculture plantation agriculture, Atlantic Coastal Forest, soil fertility
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About Osaki Koudo (GIAHS)
About Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) uses this system to recognize regions worldwide that are particularly important for their agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
It works to connect the living heritage of traditional industries and the culture and landscape that developed along with them to future generations.
* The GIAHS was established by FAO to help pass on the land use patterns, technologies, cultural customs, and biodiversity nurtured and maintained by traditional agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.
About Osaki Koudo
The Osaki region developed its rice paddy agriculture by using the lowland swamps and wetlands across the Eai and Naruse river basins.
However, the area often experiences droughts and is prone to flooding caused by steep mountainous terrain joining with gentle plains. Another issue is temperature damage due to a cold and moist seasonal wind known as the yamase that is unique to the Tohoku region’s Pacific coast.
In this harsh environment, Osaki Koudo has developed an extensive base of knowledge and ingenious ways to control the flow of water, helping to ensure food sources and maintain the livelihoods of the population.
Reasons Osaki Koudo was recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System
Ingenious agricultural water management systems
Coexistence of biodiversity and paddy agriculture
Traditional farming culture
An abundant rural landscape
Osaki Koudo’s food culture
In order to ensure food sources in a harsh environment, an extensive base of local knowledge and ingenious regionally appropriate solutions are needed.
Osaki Koudo has developed water management systems to cope with cold damage and floods; it has also evolved food and farming cultures, a rich and distinctive landscape, and a harmonious balance between its living creatures. The link between these elements was key to the region’s recognition as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.
What is the Osaki region like?
The Osaki region refers to one city and four towns in northern Miyagi Prefecture: Osaki City, Shikama Town, Kami Town, Wakuya Town, and Misato Town.
The Ou Mountains lying to the west have a rich natural environment and a thriving tourist industry.
Naruko Gorge is famous for its colorful autumn foliage, and Kabukurinuma, a designated Ramsar Convention wetland, is known throughout Japan.
Animal husbandry and vegetable cultivation are important in the region’s extensive upland area bordered by mountains, and leading Miyagi Prefecture rice varieties like Sasanishiki and Hitomebore are grown in the flat central and eastern areas.
In short, the Osaki region is known for its highly developed agricultural traditions and splendid natural environment.
Osaki Koudo Videos
- Promotional video
- Ingenious Water Management Systems
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food
- Traditional Farming Culture


EAT SEASONABLY: APRIL
Spring is officially in full swing, which means things are going to start warming up, and new produce is going to start coming into season. It also means it’s time for salad overload - with things like spinach, radish, and lettuce at its peak production. As you read through the list of produce below, you might be thinking:
“But these things are available in my local supermarket year-round.”
Yes. Thanks, to modern farming techniques and technology, a lot of your favorite fruits and vegetables are available year-round, but there is a drop-in quality if the produce is not in season. So, to ensure you’re buying only the freshest produce, try eating seasonably this April. Scroll down for 30Fifteen's list of produce in season.
Purple Sprouting Broccoli
We’re adding all of these things to our grocery lists!


It has been another rough winter on the farm. Many of my four legged kids are getting long in the tooth including me. The month of February and March were very cold with a lot of snow and ice. The youngest sheep just turned 7 while the oldest is now 16. Arbee, Melissa’s horse will be 33 years old in May and fat Max, the donk will be 13. However, the weather is turning warmer, the pastures are getting green and lush with spring grass. Our spring shearing is scheduled for next week and hoping the weather will be sunny. Life is good. Hope you enjoy the short video of a snowy day on the farm.


In my 30+ years the longest escrow is until the crop is harvested. Typically, a Seller wants to be reimbursed for his CIGC (cash invested in growing crops) up to the Close of Escrow. The rub is if the COE is near harvest the Seller may be walking away from a sizable payday if crop prices are high. Here is what I have come up with. So there will be no argument, we base CIGC reimbursement on the current year crop budget. Setting a "point of no return" date is also necessary. Lets say the point of no return is Aug. 1. If we close prior to august 1 the reimbursement will be pro rated per the budget. (Im referring to the Sellers budget per the bank, not one made up that can be padded. or one agreed upon in advance if the Seller is self financed). If it doesnt close by Aug. 1 either delay closing until after harvest or lease back to Seller until harvest. Either way, this eliminates any liabilitiy to the Buyer during harvest. Hope this helps.
May 1, 2012


The Dog and the Perfect Lawn
Can You Have a Perfect Lawn and Own a Dog at the Same Time?
Dogs are great. We love our dogs yet a downside to having a dog can be ugly, brown spots in our lawn.
Since most dog diets are high in protein, there will always be high levels of Nitrogen in their system. If your dog is relieving itself on your lawn, they will increase the Nitrogen levels of your lawn. Too much Nitrogen kills our lawns and creates the brown spots.
Here are a few tips for keeping your lawn looking healthy and green and singing a happy tune.
- Water the lawn area immediately after the dog has done its business to help dilute the Nitrogen. Run the hose for about 10 seconds over the spot will help dilute the Nitrogen. Also, if you encourage your dog to drink more water, it will dilute the Nitrogen as well. But having them drink more water will increase your dog needs to pee.
- Build an area for the dog to use the bathroom outside, using gravel, mulched, or artificial turf. Train them to go there instead of the grass.
- Having the right kind of grass may also reduce these brown spots from showing up. Fescue and Rye-grass are the most resistant to Nitrogen due to the genetic makeup of the roots. Bermuda and Kentucky Bluegrass do need nitrogen to thrive but are very sensitive to fertilizer.
- Dressing the lawn with less fertilizer will reduce the chances of brown spots. The combination of fertilizer and your dogs business could be too much Nitrogen for the lawn.
Building the dog a designated business area is the only effective option for 100%success. The other options above are a few more that can help.
We all love our lawns and our pets and we can have both.
If you are having trouble with brown spots in your lawn give us a Call for a Free Estimate on Lawn Care or to help Design a Dog Business Area.
Complete Landscaping and Design can help you recover your lawn back to being lush and green again.


Smart Grow Kit Fall 2019
How can we use technology to grow our own food?
Can technology help improve sustainable food consumption? Everybody can be a gardener and cultivate vegetables in city environment! From small to big home gardens we want to create a community of tech gardeners, able to exchange knowledge, data and crops from their gardens. Get ready to get your hands dirty, play with sensors and jump from digital to physical world (and back)!
This project focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals:
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|The Fig Tree in the Summer|
The fruit of the fig tree is ready to eat twice a year, in the spring (in some parts of the world) and in the late summer or early fall. This fruit is actually the flower and seeds which grow together to make what is called the fig. Figs are one of best sources of calcium and fiber. Figs are also are rich in potassium and magnesium.
The beautiful, healthy fig tree pictured here lives in my friend, Heather's yard. She gave me some figs to eat; they were delicious.
I found a very interesting website that tracks the trees in San Francisco and reports the environmental impact the trees have on the environment. I found that there are nine of these fig trees reported on this website. Their impact is reported as follows:
817 pound reduction in carbon dioxide gas
7,451 gallons of water were conserved
1,039 kWH were conserved
and 2 pounds of air pollutants were conserved
You can find more information at:
Here is a quote that seems appropriate:
"Never does nature say one thing, and wisdom another." Juvenal, Rome
|Figs my friend gave to me|


Coffee: Mexico Chiapas
Region: Mexico Chiapas - Nueva Linda
Processing Method: Washed
Nueva Linda is a specialty coffee estate managed by producer Jose Moguel. It is located in the Sierra Madre mountains of southern Mexico in the state of Chiapas. The farm shares a buffer with the Triunfo Biospehere reserve, a 50,000 acre tropical cloud forest which helps to temper a changing climate and provide rich soil and clean water.
Jose pulps his coffee at Nueva Linda, uses demucilage machines to remove the sugars, washes in clean water, and dries in the sun.


Himalayan University brings you with faculty of agriculture and horticulture that offers complete segment of agricultural field. If you are interested in selective harvesting, seeding, pruning, transplanting, crop-rotation, tilling, fertilizing and burning and want to career in the same technology then you must enroll with postgraduate diploma in agriculture and horticulture offer by Himalayan University.
Here; students after passing with their graduation can apply for pg diploma in agriculture and horticulture. Under this; students will learn detail topologies of pest biology, dairy product, introduction to farm and animal health concepts, fundamentals of horticulture, agriculture safety and quality principles, latest techniques of agriculture and lots more. After completing pg diploma in agriculture and horticulture; candidates can apply to livestock sector, greenhouses centers, farm and nursery points, orchard operations, landscaping companies and field crop segments. All these offer cool and calm job environment along with handsome salary packages.


Aztecs Agriculture Essay Sample. The main supply for food for the Aztecs were agriculture and farming. They rely mainly on the crops for every season; they grow, produce and consume food and this is how they get their daily food.
The Aztecs were an American Indian people who ruled a mighty empire in Mexico from the 1400’s to the 1500’s. The Aztecs had one of the most advanced civilizations in the Americas and built cities as large as any in Europe at that time.


One nutrient source, two products
Aquaponics is the common production of aquatic organisms (fish, mussels, crustaceans) and plants out of one nutrient source. Fish feed serves as a nutrient source. The animals eat, process, and excrete it; thereby, the water in the aquaculture facilities is enriched with nutrients, in particular nitrate and phosphate. The enriched water is then used to cultivate the plants. By binding nitrate and phosphate through the cultivation step, the water is purified and can be fed back into the water cycle.
Algae as plant component
We enable microalgae-aquaponics, while algae represent the plant component. An advantage of our system is that one can directly feed the algae. Also, so far there are almost exclusively commercial aquaponic systems with fresh water as common food plants are not salt water resistant. As a result, it is impossible to produce popular marine organisms (such as shrimps) in aquaponic processes. We provide a system that works with fresh water as well as marine water.


Today we’re discussing seasonal produce! We’re talking about what seasonal produce is, why you might want to pay attention to the season, and where to find it! Plus, we’ll include which items are in-season this Spring.
As the season goes from winter to spring, the fruit and vegetables you find in local farmer’s markets or grocery stores will begin to change. When fruits and vegetables are in season, they’ll usually be less expensive, more flavorful, and more nutrient-dense than during off-seasons.
What is the difference between seasonal and out-of-season produce?
Each type of produce has an ideal growing season. Due to modern trucking and shipping abilities, we are able to usually see all types of produce in our grocery stores no matter the season. Because these items have to be transported long distances, they are picked before ripeness and often lack flavor and nutrients.
Have you ever been delighted by a carton of strawberries that is super sweet and delicious, then extremely disappointed a couple of months later when the next carton of strawberries is flavorless? This is the difference between in-season and out-of-season produce.
Seasonal produce picked from local farms is picked at peak ripeness and distributed quickly to preserve quality, flavor, and nutrients. There are many other benefits to buying locally. Read on to learn about those!
Why focus on buying produce grown locally?
Eating seasonally promotes sustainability in food production. Plus, buying locally helps create an environment that supports the health and wellbeing of the ecosystems and their soils. Seasonal foods are likely to use less water to grow and protect the soil from erosion. Greenhouse gas is also reduced when you buy locally.
It’s less expensive
When you buy from local farmers, you cut out the middle man. The middle man is responsible for transporting and sometimes ripening the produce after collection before it is delivered to the grocery store to eat. When you cut out these companies, produce is cheaper and has more nutritional value due to the plant being allowed to ripen on the plant. Shopping at farmer’s markets and signing up for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) bags help you get more for the same amount you would buy at a grocery store.
It promotes the economy
More specifically, it promotes economic vitality in your community. In any community, many people have jobs and businesses to provide income. Small businesses and farmer’s markets seem to not get much support. These businesses help our communities to build wealth and become more sustainable. Buying locally will support local farmers and encourage them to continue farming which promotes a healthier atmosphere for all!
Arizona Seasonal Spring Produce
Take a look at the in-season produce this season below:
March – Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Celeriac/celery root, Clementines, Garlic, Green onion/scallions, Greens, Herbs, Lemons, Leeks, Lettuce, Oranges, Radishes, Spinach, Strawberries, Sweet potatoes, Tangerines, Turnips, and Zucchini Blossoms.
April – cucumbers, onions, peas, potatoes, sweet onions, zucchini, along with the above list to be in season.
May – Apricots, Nectarines, peaches, tomatoes, and summer squash be in season. March through May, all of these items are in season.
June – Blackberries, Blueberries, Corn, Cucumbers, Figs, Green beans, Melons, Plums & pluots are now in season. Summer squash, sweet onions, tomatoes, zucchini, zucchini blossoms, garlic, herbs, leeks nectarines, onions, peaches, peas, and potatoes stay in season during this month.
We hope that the information helps you understand why it is important to shop seasonally. If you live here in Mesa, Arizona, we recommend checking out the Superstition Ranch Farmer’s Market on Main street for some great seasonal produce! No matter where you live, you can usually Google “Farmers Markets near me” and find a great selection.


Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop March 10
New Mexico State University’s Sustainable Agriculture Science Center at Alcalde will host its annual fruit-tree-pruning workshop from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Thursday, March 10. The center is located at 371 County Road 40 in Alcalde. “We will have presentations on pruning basics, common training systems and some new development for each species,” said Shengrui Yao, NMSU Extension fruit specialist. “After that, there will be a hands-on session in the field.” The tree species will include apples, peaches, cherries, apricots, plums and blackberries. “Home gardeners, small-acreage farmers and commercial fruit growers are all welcome to attend this event,” Yao said. “However, this workshop is limited to 35 participants.”
For more information, contact Yao at the NMSU Alcalde Center at 505-852-4241; Tom Dominguez at the Santa Fe County Extension Office at 505-471-4711; Tony Valdez at the Taos County Extension Office at 575-758-3982; Don Martinez at the Rio Arriba County Extension Office at 505-685-4523, or Tory Hougland at the Rural Agricultural Improvement and Public Affairs Project at 505-852-0480. To register, visit rsvp.nmsu.edu/rsvp/alcalde-treepruning or contact Augusta or Anna at 505-852-4241.


What does your business do?
We grow as organically as possible, vegetables that will help low income families to have a fresher and more diverse option, than those sitting on a shelf at the local IGA.
When and why did you start the biz?
We started gardening with 2 acres because we love to grow our own food. Extra was given to families or to seniors who couldn't afford to buy fresh vegetables. we decided we couldn't grow enough to feed so many with only 2 acres, so in April of 2016, we rented the 11 acre field behind the house.
How Many People are in your Company?
Where's your office?
My office space is at a roll top desk in the middle of our living room, of an old, 2 section farm house built in 1835.
What's the toughest part of running your biz?
The toughest part of the business is not only the lack of money, but the weather! You plant too early and dwarf your crop. You plant to late, it doesn't mature in enough time. Just because you plant in February one year, does not mean you can plant in February the next year.
What's the most fun part?
Watching the plants grow is exciting and so is the harvest! But there is nothing like boiling up your own corn, or biting into your own pickles, or tasting your own spices that you made from dehydrating your own peppers! That first bite of something you grew from a seed, that burst of flavor, that POW in your mouth! That is the pure excitement!
Anything you would have done differently?
I may have spent more time hoeing, to get rid of the weeds: but when the drought comes, you need everything you can, to protect the plants. So it is a catch 22. To hoe once a week despite the heat, or let it go because of the heat, to protect it.
What's next on the horizon for your biz?
We planted a winter crop for the first time, so excited to see how that will affect the farm this year. But in January, we are plowing the field for the first time in 20 years. It has been disced so plowing will be the next mile marker. We begin planting in February.
What advice do you have for others?
If you truly love to grow your own food, than do it! Dig into the dirt, plant that seed or the plant. Talk to it, visit it, spend time with it! There will those who tease you about the time you spend "playing in the dirt", but it will be you who has the best food! There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who work the farm and those who pay to support the farm. I would rather be the one who works it!
How do you use Idea Cafe to help your biz?
I am hoping that there will be others who may be in farming or some form of Ag biz, to maybe network with. I would like to inspire a young woman who decides, "I want to be a lady farmer. After all, if Cindy Kempl, an older woman, can do it, so can I".
School (where, still in school, degree)?
Online courses at South University. No degree.
Prior jobs or business?
Server at Waffle House. Assistant manager of Shoney's. A cook, a salad prep person. I have worked since 1975.
A fresh grown tomato!
578 Memory Drive
Ruffin, SC 29475


LED grow lights are quite new in horticulture and indoor farming. It is a concept that started as late as 2012. One of the top application areas of LED grow lights is indoor Weed cultivation. There are three things you need to care about; efficiency of the LED light, spectrum, and longevity. But the question in many Weed growers is what LED type to choose for their indoor weed farms. Here are LED factors you need to put into consideration in order to select the best LED grow light.
The quality of the Lights
Unlike other sources of light whose quality relies on easily observable features, the quality of LED lights heavily relies on the manufacturer. Some manufacturers have established themselves to produce high quality LED lights that have earned them a great reputation in the industry. LED lights from Nichia, Osram and Lumileds are greatly valued among indoor Weed growers. Lights from these manufacturers are quite pricey though.
You need to make unique cost evaluation while selecting LED grow lights. You have two options to pick from; branded LED lights which are expensive or high-end China or Taiwan made LEDs which are cheaper but are of comparable quality. Don’t pick LED grow lights without a name. Such lights have 100% certainty of breaking down within a short time of usage.
Consider current, not the Wattage
When buying a lighting system, the first thing to check is often the wattage of the device. However, one thing that needs to be emphasized on is the current. The more the current a LED grow light has, the more the light it will give out. But high current lights will inflate your electricity bills. Since efficiency is paramount, you need to choose LED grow lights with a slightly lower current rating of around 700Am.
Color mixing capability
Some LED grow lights have color changing capabilities. The choice you make here depends on the strain of Weed you are growing. Therefore it is important that you choose the best LED grow of 2017 when you buy a pair.


I have selected for large, flat, full-formed flowers for many years and have seen progressively larger sizes on typical blooms each year. The average size of the bloom on my daylily seedlings has been 6 inches in diameter in the past. Now, not only in my garden has the bloom size increased, but all over the country, hybridizers are reporting larger flowers. Since 7 inch blooms have become less exceptional, I have removed my 7-inch blooms from my large-flower gallery. Instead, I am showing four blooms that are typically 9 inches in diameter and three blooms that are typically 8 inches in diameter. I have included photos which have a tape measure included on the photos of these big flowers to offer some perspective on the hefty size of these largest blooms.
Nearly all of my daylily seedlings are located in a full sun growing area in my garden. They receive a fertilizer application in the fall and an alfalfa mulch each January. They are very well watered each summer.
Each flower photo has a caption with coded information which I use to identify potentially good parents for hybridizing. The last two numbers of each flower I.D. show the year in which the seedling was selected for evaluation. Dor is dormant, SEv is semi-evergreen, and Ev is evergreen. EMO is early morning opener. Descriptions of sun resistance and substance are fairly self-explanatory. A d.f. by a price for a plant stands for double fan (rarely, s.f. may be seen representing single fan). Finally, my own coding regarding daylily rust resistance is included, since we are located far enough south to see daylily rust each and every year. RR means totally rust resistant (in this garden), HR means high resistance to rust, MR means moderate resistance to rust, and PR means poor resistance to rust. My web page on plant performance goes into the subject of rust resistance and sun resistance in more detail.
Each gallery is shown in the drop-down menu under the 5 Seedling Galleries heading on the Main Menu at the top of each page. Clicking on any photo will enlarge the image; using the back-arrow at the left top of the page will return you to the photo gallery. These gallery photos need two clicks for full size, one for a separate display page and the second click for the enlargement (sorry, website updates, not my idea).


The Vidarbha Project is a documentation of the unsustainable practices in the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) cotton in central India, and their effects on the local community.
GM cotton has been grown in India since 2002. 95 % of farmers have succumbed to the hard-sell of the GM companies and switched from traditional hybrid seeds to GM seeds. These seeds are four times as expensive as hybrid seeds and need twice as much water to achieve a good yield. GM seeds cannot be re-used next year, so the farmers become dependent on GM suppliers, and on re-buying seeds season after season. Between 1995 and 2007 more than 200,000 farmers committed suicide in India.
In January and February 2009, Verena Hanschke and Floriana Gavriel travelled to the Vidarbha region to research the situation and document the story using visual journalism and narrative photography.
This project examines the significance of the series of suicides and aims to raise awareness and understanding.
Nirmala Maruti Jungare (35)
Her husband Sanjay Maruti Jungare (35) committed suicide in 2007. He came home, watched TV, and then drank pesticide. He had fallen into debt after switching to GM (genetically modified) Bt cotton. The Vidarbha region accounts for the highest growth in GM cotton in India. It also has the highest rates of farmer’s suicides. His wife, Nirmala, is still waiting to hear if she will receive compensation from the government.
Rajkumar V. Rathod (17)
Rajkumar’s father, Vinod Rathod (40), killed himself when he was 11 years old. He says he feels ashamed but he understands why he did it, ‘It’s not easy for a farmer here. He has to get a loan and if he cannot repay, he will commit suicide.’ Rajkumar gets up at 5.30 to walk to a school where he studies history and Marathi: ‘I want to be a teacher, I want to do something for my mother and my family’s reputation.’
Mrs. V Rathod (40)
Her husband Vinod Rathod was an experienced farmer with a successful farm growing hybrid (non – GM) cotton. When other farmers in the area started planting Bt seeds a new disease spread to his field. He had no idea how to treat it so he borrowed money to buy more seeds. In 2003 the crop failed again and he committed suicide. His widow, Mrs. Rathod looks after their five children on an income of around 40 rupees a day.
Sarla Anil Datar (45)
Rani Amravati Village
Her husband Anil Datar (47) took poison at home. He had borrowed money from private moneylenders and 20,000 rupees from relatives. His wife, Sarla, struggles to feed their three children: ‘I have had no compensation from the government. At the moment there is no work in the fields, if there was work the fields I would do it. The problem is that we don’t have an irrigation system. We hardly have any water.’
Manda S. Dhoti (26)
Enticed by free seed trials, Santosh V. Dhoti (30) began growing Bt cotton in 2005. A year later he took his own life. He owed more than 50,000 rupees to the Yavatmal Cooperative Bank. When prices fluctuate, Indian cotton farmers find it difficult to compete with their heavily subsidized US and European counterparts; many find themselves in debt. Santosh’s wife, Manda, and their two daughters, are all unemployed.
Ram G. Jadhav (17)
Rani Amravati Village
Monsanto Bt cotton is four times more expensive than conventional cotton seeds. It contains a gene that prevents the seeds produced from being harvested and re-sown every season. Gautum Jadhav (46) jumped into a well because he was unable to pay back moneylenders the 4,000 rupees he borrowed for new seeds. His widow, Sangeeta, earns 30 rupees a day in a neighbouring field. She worries that their son will be unable to find work.
Laxmi Bai Funde (20) and his mother
Rani Amravati Village
Water is an expensive commodity in the Vidarbha region. Declining state investment in canals and infrastructure has seen a rise in the number of privately owned wells, depleting ground water, and a dramatic increase in costs. Nandkishore S. Funde (25) lost his harvest in 2006 because he could not afford enough water to grow GM cotton. His brother, Laxmi, received 20,000 rupees compensation when Nandkishore died. He used the money to switch to growing soybeans.
Wachala D. Kinake (4o)
Devidas Kinake (45) drank insecticide in his field because he couldn’t face mounting debts and he was afraid he would lose the farm. His widow, Wachala, worries that their two daughters may never marry; such is the stigma cast upon the family by her husband’s death. ‘My boy should be happy and working in the field. My daughters should be married. Instead I must borrow from shops to feed them.’
Pankaj L. Hatwar
Sangeeta L. Hatwar
Sangeeta and Pankaj’s parents both killed themselves on the third of October 2006, when she was fourteen. They took poison because they were in debt. Since then she has been responsible for the farm, her three younger brothers and her elderly grandmother. She says she has not applied for compensation because she doesn’t understand the procedure. Sangeeta earns 30 rupees a day working in the fields, and often has to borrow more from moneylenders: ‘I must pay for my brothers’ school fees, I want them to complete their studies. I cannot leave and get married, I have to care for them.’


Panela - Virgin Sugar Cane Nectar
Panela is just sugar cane nectar. Panela is completely natural. Sugar cane stalks are squeezed to produce nectar. The nectar is roasted to a golden brown.
Our panela is produced on small rural farms by the growers and their families. This allows growers to transform their own harvest into a product you can enjoy. It contains no chemicals or additives. Therefore it preserves all of the vitamins and minerals present in the sugar cane instead of getting rid of them through a mechanic centrifugal process like refined sugars do.


The real future of biotechnology has more to do with science.
The inquisitive nature and curiosity of man coupled with intellect and an urge to discover brings about such break-through advancements in the world of science.
"The science of the future"
It is the industry with the greatest potential for innovation, which simultaneously enjoys extensive support from the political sphere and public sector. In recent years considerable ground has been gained in many areas – not only in the field of medicine but also agriculture, environmental technology and waste management.
Humans have already genetically modified animals and crops, for better world and to reduce world's malnutrition and hunger. It all started with genetic modification of food in the 1980's when it was discovered that specific genes could be transferred between organisms. The first transgenic plant was created in 1983 in the form of a tobacco plant resilient to antibiotics. Several types of crops and, more recently, animals have been genetically modified ever since.
Science has largely progressed over time. But more recently, limits are being tested as scientists question whether or not the genes that cause certain disorders and diseases can be "switched off" in a human embryo. And it can be done, but it raises many ethical dilemmas. For the sake of disease prevention, this novel procedure is completely astounding. It has the ability to improve health and increase the human lifespan.


In the past few years the rate of the soil degradation is accelerated. Thus, the soil dehumification annual rate runs as high as 0.6 to 1.0 thousand hectares, and the eroded land area measures now 40% of the total territory. Annually up to 500 million tons of ground are washed out from the hill sides, which results in the loss of 24 million tons of humus, 1 million tons of nitrogen, 700 thousand tons of phosphorus and 10 million tons of potassium.
The average annual rate of the eroded area increment is 80 thousand hectares. The negative balance of the soil nutrition elements reaches 100 kg per hectare and more, and nearly all the tillage soil is overcondensed. Serious concern raises from the fact that in some regions soil doesn’t receive enough such physiologically important micro elements as molybdenum, manganese, iodine, fluorine, selenium. Low concentration of the above elements in the soil may result not only in the decline of the agricultural crops yields and cattle reproduction rates, but also in giving rise to some of the endemic diseases of the population. It especially concerns such elements as iodine and selenium. Judging by the data, provided by the different sources, iodine content in the vegetable and meat products in some regions of Polissja is 10 to 20 times lower than in the similar agricultural products in the United States, Japan and other countries.
The continuous observations prove that the soil acidification is fully under way, concentration of the movable phosphorus and exchange potassium is further declining.
The reduction of the area of actual irrigation, the poor current technical conditions of the irrigation and drainage systems (up to 20% of irrigated land and near 10% of drained land require renovation of existing amelioration, drainage and irrigation equipment), large areas of flooded irrigated land together with acidified land and land under bushes, salinized by the irrigation areas, and repeatedly acidified land have brought about a general decline in agricultural production yields of 30-40% on irrigated lands and 15-37% on drained lands.
Up to 20% of the polluted territories, which belong to the built-up area, outskirts and industrial zones, are in critical condition.
In 1998 there have been developed projects of the land management with the ameliorative organization and outlining of the terrain (running total since 1986) in 2471 collective agricultural enterprises with the area of 9.36 million hectares, which occupy one forth of the planned area.
However, the work on outlining the boundaries of the fields and working plots was not conducted in 1998.
Types and extent of the major anti-erosion measures, which were implemented in 1998, are laid down in the Table 3.24
In response to the lack of financing in the great majority of the regions the actual implementation of the complex of anti-erosion measures, including purely agrotechnical ones and measures on protecting soil against air and water erosion, is currently on the idle.
During the last year in Ukraine 3329.5 hectares of land were re-cultivated, out of which 2006.3 hectares went to the arable land, 1465.6 hectares – to tillage land, 714.9 hectares went under the forest (bushes) plantations, 171 hectares – to the water reservoirs, 74 hectares – to the built-up zones, 218.3 hectares went under the recreation and other facilities.
473 hectares out of total re-cultivated area came from the land, destroyed during the peat extraction, 175 hectares of the above went to the arable land, which included 297 hectares for the forest (bush) plantation, 1 hectare was turned into pond, 118 hectares were re-cultivated from the land under the abandoned industrial enterprises.
In 1998 2.5 million m of the fertile soil were moved and 3.7 million cu.m of the fertile soil were utilized, out of which 0.35 million cu. m came from the sugar plants storage.
Stored were 1.9 million cu.m (total) of the fertile soil including 0.84 million cu.m – on the sugar plants of the country.
Productivity of the low-productive arable land was enhanced with the usage of the above fertile land on 455 hectares (total) including tillage land of 448 hectares.
At the end of 1998 the area of the deteriorated agricultural amounted to 161.4 thousand hectares (total) with 28 thousand hectares deteriorated while extracting peat. Recovered from the deteriorated area accounts for 41.0 thousand hectares (total), out of which 10.0 thousand hectares are recovered from the abandoned peateries.
5123 hectares constitute the area which is currently under the mining-technical re-cultivation; 854 hectares of the above are in the process of shrinkage after the completion of planning work; 3904 hectares enter the stage of the biological re-cultivation.
In 1998 the activities on increasing the soil fertility were on the further decline.
During 1998 crop year the collective agricultural enterprises belonging the Ministry of agroindustrial complex of Ukraine applied 514 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers or 21 kg of the fertilizer per 1 hectare of tillage, which is nearly 7 times less than in 1990, and 3.6 times less than the 1991-1995 average.
The dynamics of the mineral, organic fertilizers and chemical reclamants application are depicted in the Table 3.25.


Field Trip Resources: Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch Virtual Field Trip
Friday, October 30, 2020 @ 9:30 AM
Resources for Teachers
Celebrate the season with a visit to a pumpkin patch in Ramona California. Mountain Valley Ranch is owned and operated by the Battaglia Family. Explore the ranch with Markie Battaglia as she gives us a tour of the Pumpkin Patch and their assortment of pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn.


It was dead in the middle of winter, snow and all, when I planned this year’s garden. I have gone from a 24′ x 24′ plot near the chicken coop last year to a 40′ x 50′ plot near the blue house/barn for this year! I KNEW I had to plan!
I have the gardening itch especially since it’s been a pretty cold winter. I have been ready for spring since the end of January!
My garden last year was obviously a lot smaller, and also, the area I had it ended up being very, very… did I say very?… wet! As if that wasn’t enough (as life and nature I think like to laugh at us) we had a pretty cool summer. UGH! Needless to say, my garden was only about half as successful as I was picturing.
My mother-in-law warned me not to get too attached to what I was planting because you never know what might go wrong. Of course, being me, I still learned that lesson the hard way. I have figured out that this life is about trial and error and learning along the way what works and what doesn’t…and that what works for me may or may not work for you too.
Undoubtedly, though, I can’t say that I won’t get too attached again. That’s just the way I am. Besides, it’s hard not to get attached when you put all of that hard work into something. So, we’ll see what happens this year!
This is where we moved the garden. It’s not perfect either. It is a little wet but no where near what I was dealing with last year. I am also able to add more compost and garden soil to help with drainage and nutrients.
I couldn’t wait to get started! I tilled and put the garlic in the ground in October of last year, so it is well on it’s way. We increased the amount of garlic we planted dramatically – we went from about 34 plants last year to between 200 and 300 this year! Our garlic comes with a great background story…you can read about it here.
I am also increasing the numbers for the rest of my crops as I would like to sell some and store/preserve some for the rest of the year. I’m going from about 18 tomato plants last year, to 3-4 times that this year. I am doubling the amount of broccoli, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, and cucumbers as well as tripling the amount of jalepenos, peas, and beans.
I will also be planting herbs, watermelons, pumpkins, and companion flowers (marigolds, petunias, nastriums) to add to the efficiency and beauty of my garden. Speaking of the appeal of my garden, I like potager gardens, so that is what I am attempting this year as you can see in the picture of my garden layout (I drew this out on grid paper and have been using it so please excuse it’s not-so-perfect appearance…):
Planning out your garden on paper or computer, whichever works for you, really does help you when you are planting your garden. It helps me keep everything in line, knowing what goes where and I don’t have to wonder if I’ll have enough room. This also helped me to know how much of everything I need.
I hope you have a successful growing seasons and, please, let me know how it’s going and about anything you are trying! You can share your plans, too, if you want!


Magic mushroom kits are the perfect way to transform your home into a mushroom cultivation space without much fuss. They come with everything you need to grow your first harvest of entheogenic fungi, including a pre-inoculated substrate and simple instructions that will allow even beginners to cultivate psilocybin mushrooms at home. To make sure you’re getting a quality mushroom grow kit, check forums to read reviews and do your research on the company or supplier you’re buying from.
Psychedelic mushrooms are a powerful experience that can have profound impacts on one’s life. It’s important to choose a safe environment, respect correct dosage, and consider a tripsitter if you’re new to psychedelic experiences. Having a high-quality mushroom growing kit will help you cultivate psilocybin-containing mushrooms that are safe and enjoyable to consume.
There are many different varieties of psilocybin-containing mushroom kits on the market, and you’ll need to decide what kind of magic mushrooms you want to grow before choosing a kit. You can get a kit with a variety of strains, or you can opt for a specific variety such as Psilocybe cubensis or Psilocybe Mexicana. Some varieties are known for their visual effects, while others are valued for a milder trip.
Mushroom growing kits have different substrates and methods of cultivation depending on what type of mushrooms you’re growing. For example, functional mushrooms like shiitake and portobellos grow best with sawdust spawn, while psychedelic mushroom grow kits often use a mix of straws and hardwood wood chips. Regardless of which kit you buy, it should provide the right amount of nutrients for the mushrooms to thrive. Magic mushroom kits


When considering career options, agriculture often stands as a critical yet overlooked sector. It’s the backbone of our daily life, contributing not just to food but also to raw materials like fiber and fuel.
For young adults in Kentucky, particularly those from farming families or rural communities, the dream of contributing to this vital industry often faces financial hurdles. This is where the Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship comes into play.
The scholarship program, sponsored by the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, offers a lifeline to students committed to farming, agriculture, and rural living. Financial support is crucial in obtaining an education that can be a stepping stone to a rewarding career in agriculture.
This article aims to serve as an all-inclusive guide, offering insights into the diverse scholarships available under the Kentucky Farm Bureau, the qualifications required, and how to apply successfully. Moreover, we’ll also explore personal stories of how the scholarship has made a meaningful impact in the lives of its recipients.


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The Lotta Farm is located in San Nicolò d'Arcdiano, a small town of 3000 inhabitants in the Campidano del Terralbese area, famous for the production of local grapes, a few km from the splendid Costa Verde. Like many other realities, production begins from the vineyards of family, those "of the grandfather" making a domestic production, until 2010 when the actual agricultural company was born and new vineyards were added, after that we moved to a more professional type of cultivation and winemaking, all this obviously always maintaining the same philosophy, that is to remain a small family business that aims for quality rather than large quantities, and which has as its objective the respect and protection of the territory.
Today cultivation takes place on an area of approximately 2.5 Ha, entirely with integrated management, mainly on sandy soil at sea level, the harvest takes place entirely by hand. The annual production is around 15,000 bottles
We cultivate the land taking care of it every day, we limit phytosanitary interventions to a minimum, we do most of the work with our hands, harvesting, pruning and leaf removal, without mechanical aids. We respect every creature present in our vineyards, from the bee to the earthworm, because we know that by doing so they will work for us.
Azienda Agricola Lotta Marco micheleSan nicolo d'arcidano 09097
Via ponti sa murta 21 (OR)
comerciale +39 3479673498


He is till among the top ten running for the Africa’s Business Heroes competition. He evetually answered present during the Paris Agriculture show 2020 as he presents his talents to French President Emmanuel Macron.
This major agricultural event was an ideal opportunity for the young Cameroonian engineer Falvien Kouatcha, promoter of “Save Our Agriculture”, to present aquaponics to the French president in particular. The Cameroonian start-up “Save Our Agriculture”, which specialises in aquaponics, a technique that combines fish farming and vegetable growing, was present at the last edition of the Paris agriculture fair.
“Aquaponics is a very old method of cultivation, which consists of combining fish farming with plant cultivation in a closed circuit. The fish excrement serves as nutrients for the vegetables, which in turn purify the water in the pond,” he explained to La Croix newspaper.
This technique has many advantages for African countries like Cameroon, where setting up supply chains is not easy. “Setting up an efficient supply chain between the hinterland with its thousands of small producers and urban consumers is a very expensive and time-consuming task. Hence the idea of bringing the countryside to the city through my aquaponics project,” he explains.
IAC says that Falvien Kouatcha’s idea consists of building kits that allow individuals living in the city to practice aquaponics and thus produce their own vegetables and fish without harming the environment. Thanks to the support of the “Pierre Castel-Agir pour l’Afrique endowment fund”, the start-up launched by Flavien Kouatcha has been experimenting for several months with an “urban farm” in the port of Douala, the Cameroonian economic capital. The young Cameroonian engineer has learned that two stacked containers, connected by piping, can produce 400 kg of fish and 800 kg of market garden produce per semester, with minimal environmental impact.
But Flavien Kouatcha is thinking even bigger. He is looking for investors to expand his business. He has certainly entrusted this concern to the French Head of State, reports the same source.
ABH Top 10 FINALIST
The competition attracted more than 21,000 applications from 54 African countries. Entries from Central Africa increased by 20%, representing 9% of the total number of entries received. Southern Africa presented 17% of the entries, East Africa 17% and West Africa 43%.
He told JDC “It is an honour for me to be in the top 10. Because we are still in a competition that has mobilized more than 21,000 entrepreneurs on the continent. When the names of the 10 winners were announced, I was extremely proud. Firstly because I saw the profile of the other entrepreneurs and sincerely the level is high … Also, because I liked to value the French-speaking entrepreneurs, “said Flavien Kouatcha.
“In the top 50 we were five Francophones, in the top 20 I was the only Francophone, so in the top 10 I am still the only Francophone, I have a feeling of pride. I have the feeling that I value not only the country, but also Central Africa, and even all of French-speaking Africa,” he added.


Heuchera Garden Team
Joan Boll and Theresa Jones are co-leaders for the Heuchera Garden and have been caring for the garden since 2016. In addition to tending their own gardens, Joan volunteers at the Barneveld Village flower garden and helps out with membership and special events at Olbrich Botanical Gardens; and Theresa volunteers at the Falk Elementary School Garden in Madison, the Badger Prairie community garden in Verona, and the Barneveld Village flower garden.
Team members learn about plants that thrive under a variety of moisture and light conditions, and become familiar with a variety of heuchera cultivars. Team members learn about:
- heuchera cultivars that thrive in a Madison WI climate, and which varieties do well in full sun vs. part to full shade.
- proper division and transplanting of heucheras and other perennials (timing and techniques)
- flowering shrubs for all seasons
- techniques for pruning trees and shrubs
To join the Heuchera Garden team, contact Karen Allenstein.
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