International agriculture fair
SIMA, the worldwide reference event for suppliers to the agricultural and livestock sectors, and SIPSA, the international trade show for livestock, agri-food and agricultural equipment, have teamed up to create a new trade show, SIMA-SIPSA in Algeria, which will be Africa’s largest trade show dedicated to livestock and agricultural equipment.
Through this association of two leading brands, SIMA-SIPSA will offer industry professionals an exhaustive product range to meet needs in all sectors of agriculture. Visitors can see on the show many devices for agriculture, animal feed, and several articles for veterinary medicine. At the same time the fair is an opportunity for foreign companies to search for business partners and joint ventures.
FOUR GOOD REASONS TO EXHIBIT AT SIMA-SIPSA :
Meet 20,000 livestock and agriculture professionals
Build new partnerships and maintain your network
Obtain the best possible return on investment
Stay a step ahead on the sector’s latest innovation
TARGETED AND QUALIFIED VISITORS FROM THE AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK SECTORS:
Agricultural and forestry contractors,
Farming and official bodies, etc.
Trade Show Contact:
Palais des Expositions/Safex Expo Center
16000 Algiers, Algier, Algeria
Tel: +213 (0)70 908888
Fax: +213 (0)21 386229


Hades broke through the ground driving a chariot of black horses. He seized Persephone from the garden and fled back to the underworld.
Demeter, the harvest goddess desperately searched for her daughter, neglecting earth’s bounties in her sadness. A great famine came to pass. Concerned by this neglect, Helios told Demeter what occurred.
Angered, Demeter demanded Zeus force Hades to return their daughter. Hades agreement came with much trickery.
His ploy to keep Persephone was thwarted by Demeter.
Still today, each spring the fields flourish; while autumn, when Persephone must return to the underworld, the earth’s bounty dies away.


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Trading sustainable products from the Peruvian Amazon creates the harmony between money, people, and planet that the world needs, says Shiwi Founder Sofía Rubio.
Healthy. Conscious. Wild.
This is what the Amazonian Brazil nut is all about, and it is not only healthy, but tasty. Its smooth, buttery texture fills the mouth with a delicious, nutty flavour, like that of its tree nut sister macadamia. And the best part: Brazil nuts are the richest source of selenium to be found in any food product.
Brazil nuts are harvested in the wild Amazon rainforest. Their massive trees rise above the canopy, each one producing a fruit that encases 10 to 20 individual nuts. Once these ripen, they fall to the forest floor, waiting to be collected.
However, these trees are in danger. In June 2020, Reuters reported that the deforestation of the rainforest could be at its worst in over a decade. Wildfires, along with farmers cutting down trees to make way for cattle or agricultural products are constant threats.
Conserving the Brazil nut tree has become a symbol for saving the rainforest. Sofía Rubio, the founder of Peruvian company Shiwi, wants to get this message to the World.


There are two grants currently open supporting agriculture in very different ways.
The National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants (round three) aims to increase farming, forestry and fishing communities’ awareness, knowledge, skills and capacity to adopt best practice sustainable agriculture. And the Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants Program is open to regional show societies for the maintenance and upgrade of existing infrastructure.
Regional Show Societies can get support for building, purchase, rent or construction of new infrastructure related to the running of an agricultural show on regional showgrounds and applicants should note the objectives of the program which are to keep agricultural shows running, bring communities together and bridge the divide between country and city.
By contrast, the National Landcare Program Smart Farms Grants have two outcomes which are the increased adoption of best practice sustainable agriculture as well as to increase the capacity of land managers to adopt best practice sustainable agriculture.
Both programs have an online application portal.


Greetings, trivia enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a journey into the verdant world of aloe vera. Ahead, we’ll be exploring another question from the Aloe Vera Trivia Quiz about propagating Aloe Vera by either seeds or cuttings.
So prepare to unlock the secrets of aloe vera propagation as we dive deep into the roots of this versatile succulent plant.
See if you can answer this question from The Aloe Vera Trivia Quiz before reading on.
When it comes to expanding your aloe vera plant collection, you have two main options for propagation: seeds and cuttings. Each method has its own set of advantages and challenges, but both can be rewarding for those looking to grow their own aloe vera plants at home.
Propagating aloe vera from seeds can be a more time-consuming process compared to using cuttings. Aloe vera seeds are relatively tiny and can take a few weeks to germinate. Additionally, aloe vera plants grown from seeds may not always resemble the parent plant due to genetic variations.
To propagate aloe vera from seeds, you can sow them in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Regular watering and patience are key to successfully growing aloe vera from seeds.
Using cuttings is a popular and quicker method of propagating aloe vera. Aloe vera plants readily produce offsets, also known as plantlets or pups, which can be removed from the mother plant and replanted to grow into new plants.
To propagate aloe vera from cuttings, you can carefully remove the offsets from the main plant, allow the cut ends to callus over for a day or two, and then plant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and provide indirect sunlight for the new plants to thrive.
One of the benefits of propagating aloe vera from cuttings is that the new plants will closely resemble the parent plant, maintaining its desirable traits.
Whether you choose to propagate aloe vera from seeds or cuttings, both methods can be a fun and rewarding way to expand your aloe vera garden. Experiment with both techniques to see which works best for you and enjoy watching your aloe vera plants flourish.
Known for its soothing gel and air-purifying properties, aloe vera is a resilient succulent that thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil. It’s a versatile plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors, making it a popular choice for both experienced and novice gardeners.
With proper care and attention, aloe vera plants can thrive for many years, providing you with a natural remedy for minor burns and skin irritations, as well as a touch of greenery to brighten up your living space.
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Let’s dig into the common misconceptions surrounding the propagation of aloe vera plants.
Contrary to popular belief, aloe vera plants cannot be propagated through grafting. Grafting is a technique commonly used with fruit trees and some ornamental plants, not with aloe vera.
Aloe vera plants have a different structure that does not lend itself well to the grafting process. Attempting to graft aloe vera onto another plant would most likely result in failure, as the plant’s biology is not conducive to this method.
While it may seem logical to assume that aloe vera can only be propagated through cuttings due to its succulent nature, this is not entirely accurate.
Aloe vera can indeed be propagated through cuttings, but it is not the only method available. Seeds are another viable option for propagating aloe vera plants, providing a different approach to expanding your aloe collection.
While aloe vera seeds are a less common method of propagation compared to cuttings, they can still be used to grow new plants.
Some people mistakenly believe that aloe vera can only be propagated through cuttings because they are more familiar with this method. However, seeds offer another avenue for propagation and can result in healthy, thriving aloe vera plants.
In the world of horticulture and gardening, aloe vera’s propagation methods are as diverse as its many uses. Whether you choose to grow it from seeds or cuttings, the journey of nurturing this resilient plant is a rewarding one.
So, the next time you admire a vibrant aloe vera plant sitting on your windowsill, take a moment to appreciate the wonders of nature and the simple yet remarkable ways in which we can cultivate it.
If you’re curious to test your knowledge further on aloe vera or other topics, why not challenge yourself with our trivia quiz? Take the Aloe Vera Trivia Quiz now!


It has been very wet in England recently, and on waking up I noticed this creeper outside the window exuding droplets of sap. The creeper in question is an Akebia and the process is called guttation. When the water potential in the roots is less than that in the soil, water enters the plant. At night the stomata (leaf-pores) in most plants are closed to reduce water-loss, so the excess water is exuded via the xylem (pipes in the plant’s plumbing), leaving through special glands called hydathodes. A bit of useful stuff, like sugars and minerals, is lost with the waste water, but the main thing is to keep the water-balance right.
Plants go to immense pains to access and conserve water, but when there is too much of it they tend not to hoard: they return it to the environment. And in the whole of the natural world, resources like water, carbon, nitrogen – you name it – are regulated by the systems and organisms that need them.
Standing there in my pyjamas, I had the thought, trite though it may be, that the Akebia was offering me an object lesson in economy. In the West, many people have too much. Their cupboard-pressure may be too high.
Then I recalled this cantata (“I Have Enough”) composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, that wise old bird:


Wild Wonderful West Virginia Elderberries with WVMountaineerJack
Harvesting Elderberries the EASY Ways.
Tips collected from www.winepress.us, www.finevinewines.com, www.winesathome.co.uk/forum/ and Mr. Jack Keller of http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/.
How to Tell if the Elderberries are Ripe:
So how do you tell if the berries are ripe before you pick them. Thats not an easy question as lots of people have different opinions on when elderberries are ripe and of course there are differences in wild vs cultivated, there are different species, there are different growing conditions, drought and rain affect the crop also. We are picking canandensis and nigra varieties in a wineyard that has drip irrigation. The birds also like our berries, if the birds haven't been in the bushes we know the berries are not ripe yet. Once they turn from green to reddish to then deep purple black we squish a few berries, the juice must be intensely red and the berry soft before it can be considered ripe. One problem with elderberries is that not all the berries one the same flower head ripen at exactly the same time so that you can have fully ripe berries and a few reddish berries and even an odd green one in the center. It has also been mentioned that some elderberries get a blush on them when they are ripe, this is really easy to see on some species from out west but we rarely see a blush on more than a few berries in the whole wineyard. I wonder if this is a species difference or a geographical difference? Our elderberries go from ripe to raisins or they just fall off with no dusting stage in between.
Different Ripening Levels of Fruit from the Same Flower Head.
20 Hard Green Unripe Berries, 21 Hard Red Unripe Berries, 22 Berries Beginning to Ripen, 23.5 Ripe Soft Berries
Juice from Unripe and Ripe Fruit from the Same Flower Head
20 Hard Green Unripe Berries, Berries are Hard and have Very Little Juice - Dont Pick These, May Make You Sick
21 Hard Red Unripe Berries, Berries are Still Hard but have Clear to Light Red Juice - Dont Pick These
22 Berries Beginning to Ripen, Skin Black, Getting Softer, Juice Turning Red - Dont Pick These
22.5 - 24 Fully Ripe Soft Berries Full of Red Juice - Pick These
You can either pick wild elderberries or grow your own. In our area the wild ones are far apart and in someone elses yard so we decided to grow our own, see links for places to buy elderberry plants. Once the berries are ripe, you have a couple of choices on how to harvest them. First, clip the entire berry cluster/flower head off making sure the berries are RIPE. Discard any green berries or red ones, you only want dark black soft berries, see Flowers page for pictures of ripe berries. Also its a good idea to knock off any bugs, especially the stink bugs.
Pick and Knock in the Bucket:
Rich, who manages a couple of allotments devoted to elderberries for wine making in London, UK. has shared a new method with us on www.Winepress.us. Rich takes the ripe fruit heads and shakes off the elderberries in a bucket, most of his elderberries are the S. Nigra varieties. Rich says the green and unripe berries stay on the stems and just the ripe berries fall into the bucket. We tried that with our berries and found they needed to be quickly knocked several times against the sides of the bucket to get the berries off. Me and the wife picked over 2 gallons of berries in 30 minutes by bucket knocking. We could have gone faster but we had a lot of bugs to pick out first. The berries were ripe, we only had to pick out a few berries that were not ripe, and very FEW stems, including very FEW of the finer small stems. This has become our preferred picking method. We also like to further sort the berries with water, see below.
Harvesting Elderberries by Knocking them in a bucket.
Sorting the Fresh Ripe Berries with Water:
Luc, one of our European members on Winepress.us, shared a very good way to sort out most of the unripe berries that have gotten into the picking bucket. The berries are washed and flushed with cold water. Most of the unripe berries will float and can be floated right out of the bucket. Most of the small stems and bugs will also float away. Though this method is not 100% effective it does get rid of most of the unripe berries. Another bonus is that the cold water chills the berries down quickly.
Washing the unripe berries, bugs, stems and other junk out with water in a bucket.
Some elderberries, especially the small ones and some wild berries dont come off very well with the knock in the bucket method. A wire baking cooling rack or even hardware cloth nailed to a wooden frame can be used to easily strip the berries off of the stems (unknown source). This method leaves a few more stems in the berries than the knocking in the bucket but is much faster than harvesting by hand. The berries can them be passed through the screen again to sort out the stems. The berries can then be sorted with water as above.
Using a screen to harvest elderberries.
Another method for the highest quality harvesting. One advantage to hand picking the berries off of the stems is that the ripe berries come off easily while the unripe green and reddish berries that havent fully ripened are harder to pull away from the stems. So its easy to sort out the green and under ripe reddish berries while picking off the soft ripe black ones. NO, YOU DO NOT PICK EACH BERRY WITH YOUR THUMB AND FOREFINGER. Instead, we take a section of the whole flower head and gently roll with our thumb against our fingers from the center to the end of each section. We are stripping multiple berries off at a time, not each one individually. This goes pretty fast watching TV in a nice comfy chair. And since the ripe ones come off easily you just dont try to roll them with your thumb hard, a really ripe flower head comes clean almost effortlessly while one with a few unripe berries takes a little more work and clues you into maybe you can leave them on the bush for a few more days. We also like to further sort the berries with water, see below.
Freeze and Knockoff:
On the www.winepress.us forum we learned you can freeze the fruit for a couple of days in a ziplock big bag or plastic container and then knock the berries off by slapping the bag against the ground until the berries are knocked off of the stems. You can then sort them through a wire mesh (thanks Jack Keller) to get rid of the bigger stems. The berries can then be used or quickly put back into gallon ziplock freezer bags and into the freezer again. Then another nut designed a sorting table to sort the elderberries from the stems using OSB (thanks Cellardweller). So we froze and meshed and sorted, adding a jigsaw to the table to get the berries to bounce a little more down the table. A few problems for us using these techniques are that the frozen berries thaw quickly so we cant use the sorting table when its warm which limits our elderberry sorting to cold days and we still get a lot of the smaller fine stems and we have to then also make sure to sort out green and red unripe elderberries and frozen bugs, especially the stink bugs. This does work if you have a large volume of berries you want to pick but cant match handpicking for quality. About 5-5.5 pounds of berries will fill up a gallon ziplock bag.
Sorting Frozen Elderberries:
If we choose the freezing method of knocking the berries off we separate out the smaller stems using a shaking sorter table. We saw the original elderberry sorting table on winepress.us/forums made by Cellar Dweller of Wisconsin. The sorting table was made from OSB board with sides, to keep the berries from jumping out, and slanted into a catch container. Cellar Dweller says that the roughest OSB board does the best job of separating the little stems from the elderberries. We added a shaking motor (jigsaw, no blade) to make the berries jiggle a little more going down the sorting table, helping separate the stems a little faster.
Some people advocate the Afro Comb or even a fork for picking off the berries. We tried the comb and found that it still pulled off the unripe fruit and some stems. We may not have been doing it correctly, but it did not seem to be worth the effort, especially comared the the above methods.
Celler Dwellers Original OSB Board Roller Elderberry Sorting Table
Courtesy of Cellerdweller and www.Winpress.us


Sterino Farms has been a mainstay of the Tacoma-Fife-Puyallup area for nearly 100 years, and on April 1 the market doors will open once more for another season of fresh farm products at this unique produce market.
Sterino Farms gives customers the opportunity to buy produce that was pulled right from the garden that same morning.
“There’s nothing fresher than having lettuce that was cut that morning and on the dinner plate that night,” Sterino Farms employee Tom Robin said.
The history of the farm began in 1923, when founder Michael Sterino purchased 15 acres in Fife to grow raspberries, blackberries and pie cherries. In 1974, his grandson, Jack Sterino, purchased 20 acres of farmland across the street from the original land after the construction of Interstate-5. Eventually, the farm grew by more than 100 acres, establishing a popular fruit stand that didn’t close its doors until 2006. In the early 90’s the business relocated to its current Puyallup location, 6116 52nd St. E., covering 35 acres of land.
Today, Jack works with his son Jake to continue the family business into its fourth generation. In addition to these personal-sized veggies, Sterino’s also stocks local markets from Canada to Portland. Produce is collected in the morning to be delivered to stores up and down the coast by the afternoon.
“We feature local products like Puyallup valley jams, honey pies from Covington and ice cream from Tillamook. Once we get going throughout the year, we grow heads of red and leaf green lettuce, pumpkins, squash, zucchini, cabbage, celery, red cabbage, an array of berries, raspberries, gold berries gooseberries, fennel and corn, beans, things like that,” Robin said.
The wealth of experience at the farm has given way to a system that allows fresh produce to be harvested daily, something that has helped the farm to thrive for nearly a century.
“One of our mottos is ‘field fresh,’ and there’s nothing fresher than what [Sterino’s] has been doing for 100 years,” Robin said
Robin is confident that even if visitors have never bought farm fresh food before, not only will they be amazed at the selection at the Sterino Market but they will also be blown away at money they will save.
“They’ll be amazed at the prices,” Robin said.
With such a wide selection, Robin ensures there will be employees to help shoppers navigate the produce selection process while Sterino Farm will remain open through the spring, summer and fall. Expect to see plenty of pumpkins in October and Christmas trees in December before the market closes its doors again for the winter.
After April 1, Sterino Farms Produce Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Visit sterinofarms.com or call (253) 922-8945 for more information.


Problem-Which bean sprout will grow fastest? The bean watered with orange juice or water?
Back round knowledge- Plants grow well in water.
Hypothesis- I think the bean watered with water will grow the fastest. I think this because the orange juice is acidic and, the plant may not be able to handle that. There for the plant will probably die before it has the chance to grow very much.
Materials- paper, pencil, two paper cups, 25.1 grams of dirt, 10 mL of water and orange juice, graduated cylinder, scale, safety equipment, two smooth, white beans weighing 5 grams each, ruler
Method-1. Get safety equipment
2. Get two beans two white, smooth beans that weigh 5 grams each
3. Get two cups of dirt that weigh 25.1 grams each
4. Place one bean into each cup half an in. into the cup of dirt.
5. Fill one cup with 10 mL of water and the other with 10 mL of orange juice every two days.
6. Check once a day if any change has happened to your experiment, if so measure then record.
7. Finally conclude your data.
Collect Data- Created a graph and, turned it in.
Conclusion- My hypothesis was correct because the plant watered with water grew 4.5 in. while the plant watered with orange juice never grew.
Extended Questions- 1.Would you have the same results if the temperature was 30 degrees hotter in the room?
2.Would you have the same results if the temperature was 30 degrees cooler in the room?


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Potatoes are so common in our everyday lives that I think many of us take for granted how great they are. Most of us eat something with this humble tuber in it at least once a week, and I’m here to tell you to keep doing that– they have some pretty amazing health benefits. Today, I’m partnering with the passionate people at Potatoes USA to share with everyone the awesomeness of US potatoes.
Currently, Potatoes USA represents over 2,500 potato growers and handlers across the USA. Their mission? To promote the health benefits of eating US potatoes across the globe, and there are a lot of them!
The US is a world leader in producing the very best potatoes thanks to their state-of-the-art processing. Not to mention, the USDA consistently makes sure the potatoes are the very best quality.
When you hear the words “US Potatoes”, you can be sure that they refer to high quality and variety. Maybe you’re never really taken note of it before, but the potatoes you’ve been buying are probably a part of the US potato family. On the packaging there will be a label that says it was “Made with real US potatoes” or “Grown in the USA”.
Here in the Philippines, you can actually find three main kinds of US potatoes in supermarkets and certain stores. Let me walk you through them briefly.
FRESH US POTATOES
These US potatoes are carefully grown by family farmers, following strict guidelines set by the USDA to ensure maximum quality. They actually use highly scientific techniques for this; monitoring everything from the soil to the water content in order to meet the nutritional needs of the US potatoes. Obviously, everything starts with the use of seed potatoes that have undergone strict US seed certification systems.
Once the US potatoes are harvested, they are meticulously stored in facilities designed to preserve their optimal quality. Ideal temperature, lighting, humidity, and ventilation come into play at this stage. Thanks to the hard work of the farmers, we here in the Philippines also get to enjoy some really amazing fresh US potatoes.
Since only the “cream of the crop” end up being chosen for sale, we can all be confident about the dishes we produce using these fresh US potatoes.
Where to buy: Rustan’s Supermarket, SM Supermarket, Robinson’s Supermarket
FROZEN US POTATOES
These frozen options are made using the premium fresh US potatoes I discussed above. The fresh potatoes undergo a quick-freezing process to lock in all their flavor and nutrients. And then they have to pass the inspection of the USDA and the FDA before being allowed to go into the stores. The US is the only country with mandatory grading standards for potatoes, so this is another thing that can put our minds at ease.
Frozen US potatoes are usually made using Premium Russet Potatoes to get the right size and length, especially when it comes to fries. Frozen US potatoes are practical because they can provide us with potato-based meals all-year round, plus they come in a wide array. Here are the most commonly found in local supermarkets:
US potatoes that are meant-to-be frozen must contain high solids and low sugar, since these two criteria are what will maintain the desirable appearance of the US potatoes even after being frozen. They also give the frozen potatoes superior taste and texture once cooked.
Where to buy: Cherry Foodarama, S&R, Rustan’s Supermarket, SM Supermarket, Robinson’s Supermarket
Some recipes to try: Potatoes and Eggs Breakfast Casserole; Easy cheesy potatoes; Potato, Red Pepper, and Cheese Frittata; also watch out for my next post featuring an awesome recipe using frozen fries!
DEHYDRATED US POTATOES
The most uncommonly used of the three, dehydrated US potatoes are real US potatoes minus the water. They contain all the flavor, nutrition, and versatility of fresh potatoes, but since they are dehydrated, they come in a smaller and more convenient package.
The main benefit of using dehydrated potatoes is that they remove the time you need to spend washing, peeling, and boiling the potatoes before use. Also, they are really easy to store. These types of potatoes are used right out of the package and then rehydrated to use in soups, salads, side dishes, and even desserts.
Here in the Philippines, dehydrated potatoes are more of a specialty ingredient, but the most common among them are the US standard potato flakes and mashed potato mixes. These are great for adding into baked breads to make them fluffier, as well as for making instant mashed potatoes.
Where to buy: Gourdo’s, S&R, All About Baking, The Baker’s Company, Best Value Factory Outlet
Before I got this opportunity to collaborate with Potatoes USA Philippines, I wasn’t entirely aware of the superpowers of this fantastic tuber. However I have loved them all my life, so learning about the health benefits of these US potatoes just makes me love them more! Also, knowing about how these US potatoes are grown with its end users like us in mind, I feel pretty good recommending them to everyone.
Learn more about the health benefits of US Potatoes on their Facebook page. This post was brought to you by Potatoes USA, but all opinions stated above are my own.


Identikit and main features
This category includes some historical varieties of apples which have been cultivated for a very long time in the Cuneo valleys and which have been forgotten after the Second World War in favour of the American Golden and Red Delicious apples. The old varieties are rustica and suitable to the bottom-valley climate conditions. They require low-enviromental impact cultivation methods and similar to the bio. The most important types whiche have been recovered are: Buras, Carla, Contessa, Gambafina lunga and Gambafina piatta, Ravè verde and Runsè.
Area of production
The area of production includes the whole territory of the Cuneo valleys.
The apple cultivation, in Piedmont, has a very an ancient tradition that dates back to the Roman Empire, but is only in 1700, when some farmers, who crossed the Alps looking for a job, imported new seeds and cultivation methods from France that we see the birth of the Piedmontese fruit cultivation. At the beginning of the 20th century the apple cultivation spread mostly in the bottom-valleys and hilly areas, even if there it has begun to spread also in the plane of Cuneo. The natural tendency of this region is confirmed by the vast range of local varieties cultivated and by the recovering of those that risked to disappear.


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A Bio manure (likewise bio-compost) is a substance which contains living microorganisms which, when connected to seeds, plant surfaces, or soil, colonize the rhizosphere or the inside of the plant and advances development by expanding the supply or accessibility of essential supplements to the host plant.Bio-manures include supplements through the characteristic procedures of nitrogen obsession, solubilizing phosphorus, and empowering plant development through the blend of development advancing substances.
Bio-composts can be relied upon to decrease the utilization of compound manures and pesticides. The microorganisms in bio-manures reestablish the dirt’s
characteristic supplement cycle and fabricate soil natural matter. Using bio-composts, sound plants can be developed, while improving the supportability and the
soundness of the dirt. Since they assume a few parts, a favored logical term for such helpful microbes is “plant-development advancing rhizobacteria” (PGPR).
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The job of a greenhouse worker is to grow the plant by watering it properly and maintaining it. They must take care of the plant every day and see if they are getting proper nutrients every day and supporting them with outstanding practice.Their work is not only to grow the plant, but it is also their job that the customers who are coming to them select the best plant, and they will be advised how to grow it.
There is no need of formal education required to become a greenhousespecialist. If they spend a few weeks understanding the greenhouse operation, they will understand their duties and responsibilities very well.If they spend a few weeks understanding the greenhouse process, they will understand their obligations and respond very well.But even after that, many workers have their high school diploma, but this is not necessary.
Duties And Responsibilities Of A Green House Worker Are As Follows:
Water And Trim Plants
Workers support the growth of the plant by watering and training them well.And take care that the root of the plant is getting water in the appropriate amount or not.Plants are also cut and trim from the regions so that their growth is healthy, the unwanted leaves are removed, and if there is any disease in it, it should be removed.
Harvest Or Transplant Crops
They either transplant crops themselves or get them done by someone else in a greenhouse.It is also the job of a greenhousespecialistthat they will check the plant has been ready to be sold in the market or do you have to remove it from the greenhouse.Workers in the flower greenhouse are packing the flowers and harvesting the plant.
Plant Vegetables And Flowers
It is the responsibility of the worker to plant flowers and vegetables inside the greenhouse. After that, the worker has to grow fruit and vegetables, following several instructions: soil depth, composition, and germination time.
The worker has to check that they have Soil, fertilizers and pesticide present in the appropriate amount or not to supply the orders at the proper time.Workers take complete care of their sale and supply.
Greenhouse workers have to apply for pesticides.Workers cannot use any pesticide; they must have their own license to use pesticide, which depends on their state. The most significant duty workers here is to check that they have not done any combination of pesticide because this is what it can be Dangerous for health and they have to do all these things by looking at it too much.
Final Words –
The above information is for the greenhousespecialist who tells us everything about them and what they do, so if you have any problem with this topic, you can get through it.This information gives us a brief description of the greenhouse workers and the greenhouse, how the plant is grown and supplied there.I hope this information will be enough for you.


TYPE OF LAND
- Marna limestone of langa
NUMBER AND / OR NAME OF THE VINEYARDS
- Cannubi S.Lorenzo
- Le Coste
- back espalier + guyot modified pruning with arch
WORK IN VINEYARD
Fertilization with manure (every 3/5 years), disk Ripper, shredding, copper and sulfur treatments. Pruning, scrapping, pauzzamento, manual flattening. Manual harvest.
WORK IN THE CELLAR
Fermentations of natural yeasts and maceration in wooden vats, aging in large oak barrels, use of sulfur dioxide. 50mg / l Total SO2 in the bottle.
- Barbera d’Alba DOC
- Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
- Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
- Langhe Freisa DOC
- Rosae VT
- Barolo Brunate Le Coste DOCG
- Barolo Cannubi S.Lorenzo-Ravera DOCG.
THE HISTORY IN BRIEF
A family-run production company, it exclusively produces grapes produced from its own vineyards. At the beginning of the 19th century, Battista Rinaldi was a cultivator of some vineyards of the Feudo of the Marquises Falletti di Barolo. Later he became a farmer owner and, initially, a seller of the grapes produced. Later, with his sons, he became a winemaker and bottler. The same company tradition, of character and craft dimensions, today continues with Giuseppe Rinaldi and the fifth and sixth generation daughters. The company produces Barolo for about 60% (Brunate vineyards, Le Coste, Cannubi-San Lorenzo, Ravera) and for the rest, Piedmontese wines such as Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, Nebbiolo and Freisa delle Langhe, Ruchè.
THE VINEGROWER TELL
The vineyards and wine-making follow Langa conservative philosophies with regard to the naturalness of the product, and compliance with the varietal character of the grape varieties grown. A long maceration on the skins in open trunk-conical vats, follow refinements in large casks, Slavonian oak
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Growing guide for Phalaenopsis plants
For Phalaenopsis potted in pots, watering is only necessary when the medium is on the dry side. When the medium is dry, the whole pot and medium are relatively lighter and the colour of the sphagnum moss is pale.
Usually for plants potted in pots of 2.5" diameter, it takes around 7 to 10 days for the sphagnum moss medium to dry after the previous watering. While for those in 3.5" pots, it can take 10 to 15 days for the medium to dry before the next watering. However, this depends on the weather, lighting and root system of the plants, hence the best way to determine if watering is necessary is by looking at the colour of the medium at the side of the transparent pots (one of the advantages of using transparent pots) and by feeling the weight of the whole pot and medium.
Overwatering of the medium can lead to root rot issues. One way to prevent this from happening is by only watering the whole pot of moss partially, by watering the top layer only and letting the water sink through slowly. By doing this, sufficient water is given to the plants and it helps the sphagnum moss in the pot to dry in a shorter period of time.
For Phalaenopsis plants growing on wood or fern bark, it is good to mist the roots once to twice a day, depending on the humidity of the growing environment. During rainy days, misting can be reduced to once a day. If the plants are partially exposed to rain, there is no need to mist or water them. Do note that misting water in the evening may lead to crown or stem rot issues.
2. Light requirements
As Phalaenopsis plants grow on tree trunks and limbs in their natural habitat, with branches and leaves sheltering them away from direct sunlight, their leaves can get easily damaged when exposed to strong and intense direct sunlight. Hence, it is best to avoid any direct sunlight or use 70% sun mesh to reduce the light intensity. A bright and airy environment with high humidity (50% to 80%) is ideal for Phalaenopsis plants.
The ideal temperature ranges from 25 to 28 degrees, but Phalaenopsis plants can also survive at temperatures of around 30 degrees.
Phalaenopsis plants are very sensitive to extreme humidity. A humidity level of 50% to 80% is preferred. Spraying or misting water on the leaves can help to increase the humidity level when it is low.
Phalaenopsis plants grow better with the use of organic-based fertiliser, such as plant compost extract and seaweed extract. Chemical-based fertiliser such as Epsom salt (MgSO4) can be given occasionally through foliage sprays as a supply of chemicals that organic fertiliser lacks.
It is better to use fertiliser of weaker concentrations on a more regular basis. By reducing the concentration of fertiliser used, it also reduces the chance of chemical burns on the root systems. Thus, it is safer to use chemical fertilisers as foliage sprays, in the early morning for better absorption. Excess chemicals can then be washed away by spraying water on the leaves a few hours later. Organic-based fertiliser, on the other hand, can be used in low concentrations (10-20% of usual strength), to be watered into the pots for better absorption.


Instead of adhering your hands right into the soil to evaluate if it is actually opportunity for water, a moisture gauge will allow you understand through delivering an actual analysis. These units are actually user-friendly as well as an useful tool for those that possess plants with deep-seated roots that can not quickly be actually reached by hands. bästa fuktmätare för jord
Just how to Use
The easy, inexpensive soil humidity meter is among the best useful tools you may utilize to assist ensure that your vegetables and also flowers are obtaining the right amount of water. Unlike the vintage hands test, which offers only a really unclear tip of the circumstances of the root device underground, a humidity meter provides a consistent evaluation of your expanding medium and allows you know when it is actually opportunity to water as well as when to postpone.
The way that these little bit of gadgets work is that the tip of a metal probing (often copper, yet it may be actually plastic at the same time) is actually attached to a digital sensing unit which measures energy. Soil along with water in it is actually an excellent conductor of electric power, while dry ground is actually an extremely inadequate conductor. By determining the energy of your ground you can say to whether it is actually dry out or even wet, depending on to Relaxed Garden enthusiast.
A single thing to bear in mind when making use of a humidity gauge is that the suggestions of the probing may not be designed to go all the way in to the dirt; compeling the probing deeper than it need to go may damage or even crack it. On top of that, do not make an effort dousing the meter in a mug of water to inspect it; doing this might contaminate the reading and even create the meter to breakdown.
What to Seek
Soil humidity gauges could be practical devices for identifying whether your vegetations need even more water. Nonetheless, it is important to understand how to utilize them properly therefore you do not by accident over or even under water your plants. To receive an accurate reading you will certainly require to push the sensor, which lies in the pointer of the meter, in to the soil. In general you should aim to position it 2 thirds of the method down into the dirt. This are going to ensure that you are assessing for the level of water called for through the majority of plant roots. poledance stång
Moisture gauges work through evaluating the conductance of the dirt. Dry soil has little bit of conductance as well as will definitely as a result give a reduced reading, whereas moist soil will definitely possess a much greater analysis as it is actually largely made from water. The composition of the dirt and also other variables such as fertilizer salts can impact this reading. For this factor, you need to regularly inspect the end results of your moisture meter along with your finger.
For instance, rubber plants and exotics like to have dry out ground so you will would like to irrigate them when the gauge is actually presenting a reading of 1 or even 2. However, Boston ma brushes, philodendrons, and calatheas prefer to possess slightly wet dirt and also needs to be actually irrigated when the gauge reviews between 4 as well as 7. Consistently wipe the probe tidy after each test as well as never leave it in the dirt for times at a time as this can ruin the sensor.
Exactly how to Get an Accurate Analysis
A lot of the economical dampness meters you see in landscape centers operate well when they are actually brand-new, however with time they can start to provide inaccurate readings. According to Bloom Sprouts as well as Relaxed Gardener, this is actually due to the fact that in time, hard tap water as well as plant food salts develop in the soil. This changes the conductivity of the ground, which is what these tools procedure. stor riskokare
It is vital to carefully press the metal probing inside the dirt to ensure that 4/5 of it is actually within. Try a various spot in the flowerpot if you fulfill resistance. It may take 60 seconds or additional for the device to spot dirt moisture as well as display a lead to the gauge carton.
The lead to the meter carton are actually loved one, meaning it won’t tell you when to water your vegetations. You’ll have to translate them based upon the water desires of each plant. As an example, exotics and also succulents choose drier ground, while vegetations like maidenhair ferns as well as fiddle leaf figs demand somewhat wet soil.
Maintain in thoughts that conductivity varies based on the kind of dirt. This is why it is actually finest to review a humidity meter’s outcomes to the relevant information on your plant care card or even to think the soil by hand for reference.
Exactly how to Decipher the Results
The come from a ground moisture gauge may be tough to analyze. Through following these basic suggestions you may use the gauge as a device to assist you irrigate your vegetations in the most efficient method possible.
Many meters work by evaluating the conductivity of the soil. Dirt that has the capacity to prove out will definitely give a greater reading, while dry out soil is going to cause a reduced one. Dirt that contains a higher quantity of salt or plant foods will definitely also cause inaccurate readings.
It is important to catch the probing down in to the dirt regarding possible to receive an exact reading. If you can easily drive it in quickly, this implies that the leading layer of the soil is wet, yet the origin amount is actually not. This is a really good indication that the plant requires to be watered.
Stay away from making use of the meter by dousing it into a cup of water as this can easily lead to the probe to come to be harmed. It is likewise suggested that you clean the meter after each use. Doing so are going to guarantee that the gauge keeps in good condition for longer and also you are actually obtaining correct analyses each opportunity you use it.
Soil dampness gauges can easily make it much easier to recognize when your flowers, vegetables as well as yearly color need water. By using a meter, you can easily take the guesswork away from watering your vegetations, sparing you both time and money.
Soil with water in it is actually a great conductor of electric energy, while dry out soil is a very bad conductor. Soil moisture gauges may be actually practical devices for establishing whether your plants need more water. Dry soil possesses little conductance and will definitely as a result give a reduced analysis, whereas damp ground will definitely possess a considerably higher reading as it is predominantly brought in of water. Cacti and also succulents like drier ground, while plants like maidenhair brushes and also fiddle leaf figs demand a little moist ground.
Ground that is actually capable to keep water will definitely provide a much higher analysis, while completely dry soil will definitely lead in a reduced one.


Do you know that bees are important for a safe environment and human survival? Yes, you can be content with the declining population because they no longer sting you, but their survival is important. You should be aware that bees pollinate between 75% to 85% of the food crops consumed by humans.
Another explanation for the habitat’s disappearance is that they do not get enough food. Their food supply chain is seriously harmed as a result of pesticides applied to the crops. If you want to support bees, creating a bee-friendly garden with plenty of nectar would be the ideal approach.
If you’re going to create a bee garden, make sure you stay away from any pesticides, as bees are vulnerable to them. Use organic, natural fertilizers so they won’t damage your garden’s best hosts. Colorful flowers, such as purple, violet, pink, and blue, attract bees. There, you can buy those flowers online or from a local nursery.
We’ve compiled a list of 10 flowers that can help you create a beautiful bee garden to help you better understand flowers for attracting bees.
1. Bee Balm
This is a favourite herb of not only bees but also hummingbirds and butterflies. Bee balm offers aromatherapy for its scent and its leaves can be used to make tea as it blooms in the spring. This plant consistently reseeds, and bees are constantly attracted to it. Now flower delivery in hyderabad is available you can send these flowers to your near and dear friends and make them feel amazing.
When lavender blooms, it draws bees like a magnet. Deer and rabbits ignore this herb, but bees are drawn to its scent. This plant needs well-drained soil and direct sunlight to thrive. Its soft silvery leaves add a stunning touch to your winter garden. Lavender is a prolific plant, so you can use any of its branches to decorate your home while also leaving enough for bees.
Squirrels leave crocus alone, which means these plants are only for bees and are not affected. Grow these plants in large quantities and have a greater effect on the bees and the garden. They can be grown incomplete or partial sun and will thrive. They are the first to flower and give nectar to the bees.
With its unusual form and colour, this drought-tolerant plant stands out in your backyard. Borage is a star-shaped plant that grows several seedlings, ensuring its longevity. The cucumber-flavored leaves of this plant can also be consumed fresh, sauteed, or steamed. Borage attracts bees because it allows them to hide in the leaves. Now flower delivery in Patna is available you can send these flowers to your near and dear friends and make them feel amazing.
5. Black-eyed Susan
If you’re looking for a honey bee-friendly rose, black-eyed Susan is a great pick. Bees are attracted to this happy addition because of its bright yellow colour and brown-centered flowers, which bees love sucking nectar from. It will survive for many years without needing to be replanted. Take pleasure in its appearance in your hive garden and observe how beneficial it is to bees.
This plant is ideal for you if you have a shady spot with moist soil. Grow them for two years straight to see if they reseed and keep them going for years. In the late spring and early summer, this bell-shaped plant contributes to the charm of the garden. Take pleasure in every moment when the bees are buzzing around Foxglove.
Chives are early bloomers, so they can supply bees with the first nectar since their winter hibernation. These plants are simple to cultivate, and the herbs they produce are tasty enough to eat. Chives are one of the better options for gardeners because they can flourish in any area.
Bees are attracted to coneflower, which is one of their favourite flowers. It blooms for a longer period of time, from mid-summer to autumn, providing nectar to bees for a longer period of time. Bees are attracted to this wildflower because they forage for pollen provided by plants.
9. Grape Hyacinth
Grape Hyacinth resembles tiny bulbs that add beauty to your garden with their blue colour and scent, as well as attracting bees naturally. It gets its name from the fact that it resembles grapes and contains sweet nectar and pollen for bees. These tiny blue blooms are widely regarded as one of the most beautiful plants on the planet. Now flower delivery in Lucknow is available you can send these flowers to your near and dear friends and make them feel amazing.
One of the most appealing aspects of Salvia is that it comes in a variety of colours, including yellow, blue, and red, making it simple to choose which one is better for your garden. Salvia, whether perennial or annual, attracts bees and benefits them as well as your garden.


The minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh says the federal government is targeting the production of seven million tonnes of rice by 2018 Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, Ogbeh said that the target, which would be achieved by the second quarter of 2018, was to meet the national consumption rate.
The minister, however, attributed the current hike in price of rice to the increase in the people’s demand for the produce. Ogbeh said that the country was feeding more than 193 million citizens as well as 100 million others in West and North Africa.
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Group effort produces new community garden
Seeds of the idea for a community garden in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, were sown about eight years ago at a conference hosted by the Centre for Local Prosperity, and then —quite literally — in a plot of land beside Shelburne District High School in the spring of 2023. Thanks to citizen engagement, a team of volunteer gardeners is already reaping far more than produce.
“I am so proud of what our group has accomplished in such a short period of time,” says Shelburne Warden Penny Smith, an active volunteer and vice-president of the newly formed non-profit Community Garden and Food share Association of Shelburne County. “I’m optimistically looking forward to the potential for food hubs to build a more robust, local food system across Nova Scotia.”
John Davis, president of the Community Garden and Food share Association, says the new community garden has too many supporters to name, but he acknowledges Warden Smith’s role in promoting the area’s long-term resilience and self-sufficiency.
He also applauds the contribution made by Mary Thompson, principal for Nova Scotia Community College’s Burridge, Shelburne, and Digby campuses. Thompson introduced a service learning program that sees college students work with the Municipality of Shelburne to explore ways to create greater food sustainability.
After simmering for a number of years, plans for the community garden began to heat up when a meeting took place in December. Next came a survey to see who might be interested in helping with the project, and interest poured in from the local high school, First Nations, staff at the agricultural exhibition and members of the broader community.
“This project brings the people together and fosters the idea of being more self sufficient when it comes to accessing healthy food,” says Thompson. “If COVID has taught us anything, it is how the supply chain is affected when there is a crisis. Even without a pandemic, skyrocketing prices make it more difficult for people to eat healthy foods, and marginalized citizens get hit the hardest.”
Things have moved quickly since that December meeting. The Centre for Local Prosperity provided funding to purchase supplies and build raised beds, and the local council approved a request to situate the garden and an accessible greenhouse on about three acres of municipal land adjacent to Shelburne District High School.
The garden’s proximity to the high school comes with many advantages, such as experiential learning for students and opportunities for them to be mentored by volunteer gardeners, farmers and agricultural experts. The central location will also help when it comes to getting volunteers and community gardeners to and from the garden as well as for distributing foods grown in the garden and greenhouse.
“Sou’West Nova Transit Association is working with our group to assist in distribution,” says Davis. “The plan is to raise money to pay for this service, but in the meantime, the company is helping with deliveries along some of its regular routes.”
Organizers know that the longterm sustainability of Shelburne’s community garden will depend on more than building raised beds, planting seeds and distributing produce.
They have put in a grant application to Agriculture Canada and plans are well underway for educational presentations on how to grow, harvest and preserve food.
Support from NSCC Shelburne will include relevant courses and programs through the continuing education program, use of campus spaces, cooperative education placements for students, and support through NSCC’s applied research program.
“It really is about partnerships,” says Thompson. “Coming up with a vision is one thing. Developing realistic steps to achieve that vision is something else entirely.”
As executive director for the Centre for Local Prosperity, Robert Cervelli has been an invaluable resource in defining these steps. “It is part of Nova Scotia’s cultural DNA to have gardens and farms and roadside markets,” he says. “The plan for Shelburne County, in addition to a community garden and greenhouse, is to have a mobile team that will help residents with everything from revitalizing a dormant garden to propagating seeds and installing raised beds.”
According to Cervelli, any municipality in Nova Scotia could benefit from a similar strategy, but outlying areas would benefit most. “While certain areas in the province are rich in food resources, others, such as Shelburne County, are veritable food deserts,” he explains. “Residents have to drive some distance to obtain their food, and shopping is often limited to only one store. Supply chain disruptions and production issues can cause general anxiety.”
For Davis, the garden, greenhouse and gardening mentors offer a timely way to address food insecurity.
“It was very different several generations ago when Nova Scotians
caught their own fish, grew their own food, and had a family cow and a hunting rifle,” he says.
“What I find absolutely outrageous is that in 2023, one in four Nova Scotians is food-insecure. This is an issue that our community is determined to address.”
Interested in starting a community garden in your area? Contact John Davis, President of Shelburne’s Community Garden and Food share Association at email@example.com.


Tifway 419 was developed by the University of Georgia’s plant breeder and geneticist Dr. Glenn Burton and released in 1960.
It was selected and tested cooperatively by the University of Georgia, U.S. Department of Agriculture and both the U.S. and Southern Golf Associations.
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Strategies for International Development (SID) is a U.S. nonprofit that develops and promotes better methods for eradicating rural poverty. 75% of world poverty is rural poverty, and the great majority of the rural poor are small farmers who are making the transition from subsistence to commercial farming. We help farmers meet and negotiate with buyers, asses their alternatives for increasing income, and use business plans to make better decisions. Then, we help the adopt the farming practices that increase their productivity, product quality, value-added processing, and income in accordance with the opportunities of their market. We also organize best practices workshops with other NGOs in each region where we work in order to share lessons learned, agree on best practices, and improve the coverage and impact of all our projects. SID works in Guatemala, Perú, and Bolivia, the three countries in Central and South America with the greatest number of rural poor.


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Strawberry grow bags 3 gallon strawberry planting bags with Grow Pouches Plant Growing Hanger Bag for, Chili, Strawberry Planting Containers Garden Grow Bags. Made from premium PE materials, it is environmental-friendly and in use.
3 gallon and planter hanging aeration fabric strawberry grow Bags Hanging Strawberry Planter Upside Down Plant Hanger Vegetable Planting Bags for House. Easy to use for indoor and outdoor gardening, creating a bright feature wall or vertical garden.
Strawberry planting bags 3 gallon hanging strawberry planter with Holes, Strawberry Planting Containers for Garden. 3 gallon hanging strawberry planter hanging aeration planter for strawberry and Hot Pepper Strawberry Grow Bag Upside-Down Planter Vegetable Planting Bags with Holes. Give you room to grow plants in a small space, Plant Growing Bags with Handle, apartment or a limited outdoor area.
|Height||20 cm (7.87 Inches)|
|Weight||0.09 kg (0.19 Pounds)|
1 Pack Upside Down Planter, Garden Hanging Tomato Strawberry Planting Grow Bags Upside Down Vegetable Planter Plant Growing Hanger Bag GreenSharharge
- Inverted design - this upside down hanging planter adopts inverted design, which can save space and use gravity to maximize water and nutrients for roots. Our planting bags are ideal for terraces, small gardens, balconies, sun rooms and any indoor and outdoor space.
Allows maximum oxygen to roots. Foldable & save space - these garden planting bags are made of thickened fabric, can be folded and stored when not in use, lightweight and sturdy, and can be reused for many years!.
Protects against over watering. Easy to & move - the sturdy handle allows you to move it easily. With hanging handle - this strawberry planting bag is designed with a hanging handle, which is easy to carry and the plant bag. Premium fabric material - naturally air prunes the roots to promote healthy root growth. You can it indoors or outdoors.
|Height||37.98 cm (14.95 Inches)|
|Length||38 cm (14.96 Inches)|
|Width||8.66 cm (3.41 Inches)|
Topsy Turvy Upside Down Tomato Planter -As Seen On Tv Topsy Turvy Tomato Planterseedsown
- Unit type: lot 100 pieces/lot package weight: 001kg 002lb. Brand name: shalala product Type: Bonsai Use: Outdoor Plants. Package size: 12cm x 8cm x 2cm 4. 72in x 3. 15in x 079in.
1pc. It usually takes around 1-4 weeks time to deliver after Item has been Dispatched. Cultivating difficulty degree: Very Easy Classification: Novel Plant Full-bloom Period: Autumn. Please check the Delivery Time Before Making Purchases.
Mumusuki Hanging Grow Bags, Fabric Pots Upside Down Tomato Strawberry Planter with Breathable Holes for Garden Vegetable Flower PlantMumusuki
- Allows maximum oxygen to roots. You can it indoors or outdoors. Planting bags are ideal for terraces, small gardens, balconies, sun rooms and any indoor and outdoor space.
Protects against over watering. With handle: this strawberry planting bag is designed with a hanging handle, which is easy to carry and the plant bag. Easy to move: the sturdy handle allows you to move it easily. Fabric material: naturally air prunes the roots to promote healthy root growth.
Inverted design: upside down hanging planter adopts inverted design, which can save space and use gravity to maximize water and nutrients for roots. Durable and reusable: these garden planting bags are made of thickened fabric, can be folded and stored when not in use, lightweight and sturdy, and can be reused for many years!.
|Weight||0.04 kg (0.09 Pounds)|
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- Convenient hanging planter bags: the inverted plant pots are designed with a hanging design. Easy to use: grow bags are suitable for patios, gardens, then fill the bag with soil, and any outdoor and indoor space. Natural air trims the roots to promote healthy root growth. Durable fabric: made of non-woven fabric, good permeability allows the roots to breathe freely, the material is durable felt, making the plants grow well and increase the yield.
Accept full sunshine: the inverted tomato planter is specially designed for sun-loving and shade-loving plants to live together.
Push the plant roots through the opening first, lawns, and choose a suitable height and sunny place to hang the bag. Keeps plants warm in winter and cool in summer, reducing the risk of transplant shock and improving overall root structure. These bags can easily be used for multiple seasons and don't take up much space when stored.
Plant juicy tomatoes or cucumbers on the bottom, strawberries, and the side openings 8 holes in total are perfect for growing herbs, peppers, and more. For sun-loving and shade-loving plants, they can easily be turned to receive more or less sun. Side opening: the upgraded design planter bag allows you to grow a large number of plants in o-ne bucket. Prevent overwatering, which will save space and use gravity to maximize water and nutrient delivery to roots and sunlight.


The home of the South African deciduous fruit grower.
At HORTGRO we focus on production, research and technology, markets, and transformation within the deciduous fruit industry.
Our roots date back to the Spring of 1652 when Jan van Riebeeck planted the first apple seeds in the Cape of Goodhope. After the success of these apple trees, producers started to experiment with others crops and sold their produce to passing ships.
The South African fruit export industry was “founded” by Percy Molteno in 1892, when he successfully exported a small consignment of peaches to the United Kingdom, which was sold at Covent Garden market. After this, the fruit export market took off like rocket and by 1903 more than 22 000 fruit packages were being exported.
After years of exporting under their individual names, the deciduous fruit producers realised they needed a body to offer support to growers and formed the Deciduous Fruit Exchange (1926), which was later adapted to the South African Fruit – Deciduous Fruit Board (1947), Universal Frutrade Co-operative (1987), Unifruco (1989), Deciduous Fruit Producers’ Trust (1997) and ultimately HORTGRO (2013).
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Agriculture is largely influenced by climate parameters and while Africa has a high potential for agricultural development and growth, adaptation is needed. In addition to the exploration of long-term adaptation strategies for climate change, there is a demand for shorter time scale coping mechanisms that would make agricultural systems more resilient to climate variability that directly impacts year-by-year production.
The aim of the project is to develop a set of tools to allow for an operational and robust climate-crop-water integrated assessment for the production of medium scale agricultural forecasts (including water demand). The study will provide a deeper understanding of local farming communities needs/expectations with regards to climate crop seasonal forecasts; an advanced understanding of climate-crop integration for South African systems; and the consequent tested methodology to produce agriculturally tailored seasonal forecasts.
Time Frames: 2015-2019
Funders: Water Research Commission (WRC)
Partners: University of Venda (UNIVEN), University of Fort Hare (UFH), Agricultural Research Council (ARC), university of Pretoria (UP), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Contact Person and Project Lead: Dr. Olivier Crespo


Green Tech is trending and the SLCSI has taken the lead among Business Support Organizations in adding its voice to the movement and lending its technical and financial support to SMEs in the green tech space. With climate change creating an ever-increasing volatility to small island states with the scarcity of resources and dwindling water supplies affecting food production, there is a need for innovative ways of dealing with agriculture.
In 2015 the SLCSI served as the hub coordinator for the Caribbean Climate Innovative Centre (CCIC) and facilitated the Green Tech Bootcamp for green startups. That undertaking was an eye-opening and redefining experience for the SLCSI as it introduced a generation of non-traditional service providers brimming with opportunity for innovation. Clearly, the wave of greening our world was at our door and it was undeniably the way forward. Green technology shows all the signs of being the next industry to create significant grown within the region and providing a more secure, clearer future. Recognizing this the SLCSI has joined the green movement.
The remarkable success of the CCIC Bootcamp translated to several of the participants moving on to compete in the Caribbean Tech Enterprise Program (CTEP) and three Saint Lucian startups emerging winners in the three categories. Companies such as EcoCaribe, Eze Green and Greening the Caribbean have received mentoring and coaching through the Green Tech Bootcamp, whilst Eco Caribe benefited from export development training (Services Go Global) and financial assistance through the Caribbean Development Bank CSME Standby Facility, “Developing Saint Lucia Services Sector”.
To assist in jump-starting the Green Technology Industry in Saint Lucia the SLCSI has partnered with two young entrepreneurs to launch the first-ever climate-smart greenhouse in Saint Lucia. Powered by solar the greenhouse will be fitted with sensors to assist in the automation of process and providing key growing metric all to create a balanced high energy environment ideal for optimal crop yield. GEF UNDP threw its support behind the project with a USD 50,000.00 grant.
FARMSAI, an agribusiness cooperative data management system driven by blockchain, received financial support from the SLCSI to participate in Pitch@Palace, an opportunity for Entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses to pitch to CEOs, Influencers, Angels, Mentors and potential investors and Business Partners.
Revolutionizing agriculture through smart greenhouse technology
Food security is a major global challenge and two young Saint Lucian entrepreneurs, Keigan Mayers and Jade Hutchinson are determined to tackle the challenge of food security by revolutionizing farming in Saint Lucia and by extension, the Caribbean. The Saint Lucia Coalition of Service Industries (SLCSI) in collaboration with Keigan and Jade successfully applied for a USD 50,000.00 grant from GEF UNDP and is set to embark on the first-ever climate-smart greenhouse project in Saint Lucia which was launched in April 2018.
Keigan is a registered farmer since 2014 and has undergone training in protected farming and grower development in Mexico with the CRESIAP institute. A designer by profession and keen entrepreneur Jade is a Director at Noah, a solar energy solutions company. Keigan and Jade have combined their expertise and experience to cofound an agro-tech company which focuses on technologically advanced agricultural systems and climate resilient agricultural systems in developing countries.
The project will directly address the challenges farmers like Keigan face daily, challenges that limit their output, produce high vulnerability to the environmental factors and limit their ability to respond adequately to market changes. The goal is that through the application of technology Saint Lucia can usher in a new revolution in the industry of agriculture and take the lead within the region in addressing food security.
Today, the project is in its early stages of implementation. The SLCSI is excited about working alongside these young entrepreneurs and is looking forward to breaking ground in June 2018


Our Current Work
The alliance aims to promote, support, and further community-centred, sustainable and equitable management of natural resources, thereby significantly improving livelihoods, contributing to socio-economic development, promoting conservation and empowering communities to determine their own long-term destinies.
Towards seeing these outcomes, KeNRA is currently engaged in these programs and initiatives:
- KeNRA is currently running a program to educate communities that have a close proximity to forests and grasslands. The aim is to build their capacity in nurturing the existing vegetation even as they benefit from food resources obtained from it;
- The Alliance is working with different stakeholders such as government agencies working on agriculture, livestock, forests, water, and wildlife to coalesce ideas on how to conserve and improve the quality of soils that are critical to land-based biodiversity


Not too long ago, we came across concepts of vertical gardens to cover the pillars of flyovers and metros in a city to cover up for the dearth of open spaces and the drastic reduction in the natural landscape. Now, a novel idea takes this concept further, which could prove to be a ‘Green Revolution’ of the 21st century – Vertical Agriculture
eVolo, a magazine that holds competitions to invite path-breaking skyscraper concepts, announced the Mashambas skyscraper as the winner. Mashambas is a Swahili word that means ‘cultivated’. It is a vertical farm that can feed an entire town in the sub-Saharan Africa!
This farm can also be disassembled to shift to a newer locations as per requirement! Pawel Lipiński and Mateusz Frankowski, the Polish architects have designed the farm where crops would be grown on its upper floors and will have the provisions to store seeds and fertilizers.
The remaining floors would have kindergarten classrooms, a doctor’s room, and a docking port for drones that would be used to transport food from the farm to far-off regions. The ground floor will open its doors to an open-air market, where farmers will sell their produce. This project, which one from over 4000 entries, is yet to be executed, and is touted to be the next big reformation to end starvation in many African regions.


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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity. There are 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that guide progress towards addressing climate change and moving towards more sustainable human communities.
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