Fresh Produce Prepared Produce Prepared Food
In2food is a fresh produce supply business specialising in fresh food produce, pre-prepared produce, ready-made meals and dry spices for the food service and high end retail sectors nationally.
Our business comprises some of the best produce providers in the country including T&F All States (NSW), Yarra Valley Farms (VIC, NSW and QLD), Brizfresh (QLD), Inspired Food Solution (NSW) and S&B Merchants Australia (NSW).
In2food aims to bring flexible, exciting solutions to the world of premium food here in Australia.
What we we offer:
A total food service wholesale solution that includes our state of the art application based Total Ordering Management system.
Farm direct produce that sees the best in specialised and seasonal offerings.
Complete farm trace-ability on all products, refrigerated transport that ensures no break in the cold chain supply network.
Eco friendly reusable crate storage system helping to minimise waste in your business.
At In2food we recognise that product quality is the most important part of our business. We ensure our promise on quality by investing in the following areas:
Responsible Growers - Working together with our growers, our produce is sourced direct from the farm so that it is the freshest of its kind.
Specialist Buyers - Our specialist buyers operate from the ground up searching for new and exciting products that are the best in the market, ensuring we are always informed on all that is happening.
Competitive Pricing - Buying direct from all growers all across Australia, we purchase as close as possible to our cool rooms to minimize the time, handling and distance between ‘produce’ to plate’ bringing you the right product at the right time.
Quality Guardians - Everyday we stand by our focus on quality: quality food, quality service and delivery, quality commitment to our growers and customers.


Nature is irresistible and there is no one who dislikes plants. There are many benefits that we get from plants that include beautifying our environment apart from giving us food. There will always come that particular moment when you want to do some planting. Especially when doing some landscaping, you will want to have a particular type of plants at your home and this will prompt you to look for them. You should consider purchasing your plants from the local nursery for very many important reasons.
If you want to purchase not just regular plants but healthy ones then the local necessary should be the best option for you. Plants are very sensitive and delicate and it takes a lot for them to grow to full potential. It is not just a matter of them looking green but the harsh environment that they grow in requires them to be healthy and strong. You cannot compare the plants at the local retailers who only take advantage of the big names with the nursery which has healthier plants. Having a low price does not necessarily mean that the plants are healthy and therefore should not be deceived because they only do this since they buy their plans at wholesale price which is cheaper.
If you want to purchase rare species of plants then you should consider the local nursery. By the fact that they are rare means that you cannot easily find them at wholesale scale and that includes the retail stores. Additionally, rare species of plants require good natural conditions such as temperature and lighting for them to grow well which cannot be provided at the local retail stores. The survival of plants is more guaranteed at the local nursery because of the good conditions they are exposed.
Resistance to diseases is boosted when the plants are given good care which is what the local nursery offers. Growing plants requires a lot of patience yet most people do not have. The employees at the local necessary spend most of their time tending the plants so that they mature and come out healthier. The employees know the requirements for the plants to grow well such as good soil, feeders and nutrients which the plants absorb and grow becoming resistant to diseases from an early stage.
Wanting you will not find with plants from the local nursery is them containing foreign pests. One of the worst things that you should encounter with plants is pests because they can really cost you a lot of money and time to get rid of them. If the pests are not controlled, with time they can not only kill the plant but also spread to others.


Do-it-yourself Weed Control
There are many things you can do in the creation of a beautiful lawn that will keep weeds at bay.
Your first line of defense against invading weeds is a healthy lawn. Grass which is lush, thick and left to grow to a proper length (generally, up to 4 inches for vertical grasses such as St Augustine and 2 inches for those bent grasses, such as Zoysia) will shade the ground enough to prevent weeds from growing. There are many websites that will give you exacting measurements for different species, different times of the year and even different areas of the country, but rather than trying to worry a homeowner into doing calculus, simply look at your lawn. All you are trying to do is get a great-looking and great-feeling lawn. Too short and the grass is susceptible to drought and disease. Not enough green to sustain the plant or crowd out weeds. If it is too long, you invite insects, rodents, snakes and the grass starts to lay over and become difficult to mow. A general rule of thumb is to always cut less than 1/3 of the length. This leaves plenty of green for healthy grass. Another point, grass should be mowed with the sharpest blade you can employ. A dull blade will rip up your grass rather than pinch the tops off cleanly.
In flower beds and shady areas without grass cover, a layer of organic matter can smother and inhibit weeds, as well as prevent new seeds from germinating. Good sources of mulch include wood chips, compost, grass clippings, and straw. Don’t use hay; it can contain a lot of unwanted seeds.
You can also put down ground cloth, newspaper, cardboard, old cotton curtains or bed sheets, landscape fabric, or other thick material on your soil to prevent weeds from growing through.
Boil a kettle of water and pour it over any weeds to burn them. This technique is great for weeds growing in the cracks of pavement and coming up in your garden paths. The water will cool as it runs off so it won’t hurt any plants you want to keep.
Vodka or Rubbing Alcohol
Try this weed-killing recipe on your annual weeds growing in full sun:
- 2 ounces cheap vodka or rubbing alcohol
- 2 cups of water
- a couple drops of dish soap (helps the mix to stick where you spray it)
Mix into a spray bottle. Spray on weeds to dry them out and kill them.
Be careful not to spray on any of your regular plants, because the alcohol will dry out whatever it hits. This spray does not work well in shady areas. If a weed should attempt tocome back, it will come back weaker and another dose should polish it off.
This vinegar mix is good for drying out weeds too, though you may have to apply it multiple times on weeds with a long taproot, like dandelion.
- 1 gallon 5% white household vinegar
- 1 cup table salt
- 1 Tbsp. dish soap
Mix into a spray bottle and spray directly onto your weeds, making sure to avoid the plants you want. It works even better in full sun.
If you use 20% or 30% vinegar, available at some garden shops, this formula will work much better, but the vinegar is so acidic, you will need to use gloves and goggles to ensure any spray doesn’t blow back and burn your skin or eyes.
Corn gluten meal is a byproduct of the corn milling process that just so happens to prevent weed seeds from germinating. It does nothing to kill weeds once they have sprouted, however.
Corn gluten meal is often applied to lawns to prevent crabgrass and dandelions from sprouting, but it can be used in other garden areas, after the seeds you want have sprouted.
It’s non-toxic, and if you buy certified organic corn gluten meal, there will be no GMOs or glyphosate residue.
Shock and Awe
A flame weeder is a wand connected to a propane tank which enables you to pass a flame over a weed in order to fatally heat the plant tissues. Flaming will only kill the leaves above the ground, not the roots, so you may need to flame your weeds a few times before they’re gone.
Flame weeders are extremely effective on all types of weeds, and if you have a large garden or small farm, they are worth the investment. Just take great care when using a flame weeder during a dry spell, when there is a risk of fire.


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We employ sustainable growing techniques with harvests to optimize each and every plant.
Since the beginning, we’ve embraced clean cultivation practices.
Once our plants start flowering, absolutely nothing is applied to them, except for beneficial insects and lots of attention. We believe strongly in using only organic pesticides on the cannabis flower, because we simply do not know the impact of incinerating and inhaling such products may have on your health. This is what sets us apart from many in the cannabis industry.


By Kirsten Williams, Staff Writer
Just past White River Valley High lies a 9,000 square foot garden that is open to all who wish to use it. At the South Royalton Community Garden harvest season is already here, in the shadow of COVID-19.
Caroline Gordon, originally from Germany, moved to South Royalton to pursue an LLM in Food & Agriculture Law. Before coming to Vermont, she practiced biodynamic farming for years in Berlin. While in school, Gordon noticed that the Garden was left unplanted for two straight seasons. She graduated in early 2019 with an idea to help cultivate the open space collectively.
Gordon teamed up with Ellie Shermann, who has years of expertise in farm management, and Megan Fuerst, who took on administrative and communications tasks for the Garden. Shermann and Fuerst shared the collective farming because it would simplify the garden’s management.
“So many of us – environmentalists, law students, people who care about food access – have aspirations of having a big garden,” said Fuerst. “The conventional wisdom is to find resources online, watch videos, figure it out on your own and have a garden. It’s intimidating for a lot of people! This is a way to break down that barrier and make gardening accessible.”
The early months of the pandemic spurred a burst of self-sufficiency. People sought to supplement their pantries in their spare time. Some got into sourdough bread baking, others learned to make jam, and many began growing their own food.
Inspired by the Victory Garden era, a national non-profit called Green America tracks gardens across the U.S. that are dedicated to using sustainable gardening practices, so-called “Climate Victory Gardens.” Victory Gardens were planted during WWI and WWII in response to the severe global food shortages which resulted from agricultural workers being recruited for military service. At the time, nearly 20 million small gardens produced upwards of 40 percent of the fresh fruit and vegetables consumed in the U.S.
The Garden is proud to be a registered Climate Victory Garden.
“It’s become so evident that being outside, as a means to be together, in a socially distant way, and doing something that makes us more resilient – it’s so empowering, and it fills us with purpose,” said Gordon.
Food insecurity in rural Vermont is a serious issue. The town of South Royalton’s poverty rate is 18.4 percent. “Many of our low-income neighbors’ diets rely on what’s available at our local food shelf,” wrote Fuerst on the Garden’s Instagram page. “We donate crop surpluses to the food shelf every Thursday morning to combat the nutritious consequences of poverty through increased access to healthy, organic & whole foods.”
“It’s a ‘sharing is caring’ kind of thing,” said Gordon. “Having that food access component where we can share our harvest with the community and recognizing that we need a cultural shift to make gardening a recreational, fun thing.”
“There is such a need to atone to a very localized food supply chain,” added Fuerst. “One thing that COVID has done, perhaps for the benefit of humanity, is to really wake people up to how fragile our food system is, when it is so industrialized and centralized.” She emphasized the important role community gardens play in creating local food systems, as they provide opportunities for people who want to garden but who may not have the time or space at home.
All are “welcome at the Garden, all the time.” Community members can join in on regular communal gardening hours every Monday and Thursday from 4:30-7:00pm, until October. Follow the Garden on Facebook and Instagram for more information!


Now that the weather is warming up there are loads more snails and slugs appearing on the plot and for an organic gardener they can be a real pain to deal with. The ice and snow in winter normally kills a lot of the eggs that will have been brought to the surface by digging in autumn, but I'm a bit worried this year because it just doesn't seem to have been cold enough. I've got a terrible feeling that as it gets warmer I'm going to be absolutely swamped.
Both snails and slugs can be terribly destructive but I've got a real soft spot for snails and can't stand to kill them even if I find them munching through some prize produce. So what's my answer? My plot backs onto some woods so I just collect them all in a bucket as I find them and put them over the fence to fend for themselves. I have to admit that I'm not so fond of slugs but even they just get evicted rather than exterminated and, as they make a juicy snack for the toads and newts who inhabit my plot, I've got to leave a few hanging around to keep them happy.
I've come to accept that slugs and snails mean that there are some things that I just can't grow at the allotment. They love salad leaves so they've been shifted to the back garden where I can keep a closer eye on them - they're better closer to the kitchen anyway so that we can pick them when we want them and they're fresh as possible. Spinach is a no go as well and I tend not to plant anything straight into the ground but I've found that if plants are big enough and strong enough when they're put outside they can usually put up with a certain amount of nibbling.


Moringa leaves and pods are helpful in increasing breast milk in the breastfeeding months. One tablespoon of leaf powder provides 14% of the protein, 40% of the calcium, 23% of the iron and most of the vitamin A needs of a child aged one to three. Six tablespoons of leaf powder will provide nearly all of the woman's daily iron and calcium needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Moringa leaf powder also contains all 8 essential amino acids and is rich in flavonoids, including Quercetin, Kaempferol, Beta-Sitosterol, Caffeoylquinic acid and Zeatin. Stacked full of nutrients, anti-oxidants, and vital proteins, Moringa is possibly the most amazing botanical ever studied. In addition to moringa’s leaves, most parts of this plant contain a profile of important minerals and are a good source of protein, vitamins, beta-carotene, amino acids and various phenolics. The moringa plant provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid and kaempferol.
Moringa leaves are small, tear-drop shaped leaves which, along with the rest of the moringa tree, grow rapidly as the plant matures. The leaves are strong and firm and can be easily picked from the tree’s branches. Moringa leaf is used in a variety of ways, depending on its use.
As a nutritional supplement, the leaves are harvested and dried at a low temperature, ensuring that the nutrients remain intact in the leaf tissue. Once dried, the leaves are pulverized into a fine powder-like consistency, making them easy to pack and more readily available for health-conscious individuals. The powder is then contained in capsules or in tea bags for easy and convenient digestion of a full-spectrum superfood rich with nutrients.
Moringa grows in over 82 countries and is known by over 200 different names. Its leaves are considered to have the highest protein ratio of any plant so far studied on earth. It is recognized throughout the world as an amazing source of nutrition by The National Geographic Society, The National Science Foundation, and The United Nations World Food Program. Hundreds of charitable organizations have based entire nutrition programs and sustainability programs around the Moringa Oleifera plant.
Every part of the Moringa tree is said to have beneficial properties that can serve humanity. People in societies around the world have made use of these properties. Moringa Oleifera contains more than 90 nutrients and 46 antioxidants.
The leaves are highly nutritious, being a significant source of beta-carotene, Vitamin C, protein, iron, and potassium. The leaves are cooked and used like spinach. In addition to being used fresh as a substitute for spinach, its leaves are commonly dried and crushed into a powder, and used in soups and sauces. Moringa is a good source for calcium and phosphorus.


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It is said that the total number of hungry people in the world could be reduced by 12-17 per cent if women’s access to resources were equivalent to that of men. Still perceived to be a male-dominated field, the agriculture sector in Bangladesh has seen a dramatic rise in female participation, now exceeding 50 per cent. October 15th is International Day for Rural Women and here are some of their stories.
It is said that the total number of hungry people in the world could be reduced by 12-17 per cent if women’s access to resources were equivalent to that of men.
Still perceived to be a male-dominated field, the agriculture sector in Bangladesh has seen a dramatic rise in female participation, now exceeding 50 per cent. October 15th is International Day for Rural Women and here are some of their stories.
With many working-age men leaving home to seek work abroad, women are increasingly involved in food production. With the men gone, it is the women in these households who join the agricultural workforce for livelihood.
Starting small as a tailor, Pareeza began her transformative journey from a distressed, single mother of two to a seasoned entrepreneur. With a small loan from BRAC, Pareeza leased an enclosure to start fish cultivation. In Comilla where she lives, migrant activity is very high. When her sons decided to leave home to work in Dubai, she was not surprised. Alone, she worked harder. As the remittances started to flow in, Pareeza bought an enclosure of her own where she started farming more varieties of fish. With an expanding business, her loans grew bigger. She earned the trust of the local buyers who now show up on her doorstep every month, load fish into a van to sell them at Nimsha bazaar on the outskirts of Comilla, one of the biggest wholesale markets in Bangladesh.
Climate change is no science fiction. Its effects have become increasingly visible in Bangladesh. Encouraging women’s participation in food production can lead to effective climate adaptation strategies. Mahfia a recipient of BRAC’s agricultural microloan, used to tend chores at her home. She started helping her husband (Sharif) three years back after they lost half of the crops due to a long spell of drought. This year, they lost over USD 1,500 (BDT 120,000) worth of crop from floods. Sharif says, “This year’s floods were devastating. I lost all the crops I had planted during spring and had to start over. I don’t know how I would have coped without the extra help.” Since Mahfia joined farming, they have expanded their cultivation to a 90-decimal land which they own. She works on the field late into the day when Sharif is away to sell their produce at the night market. Now on their fourth loan of USD 600, the couple is gearing to plant winter vegetables.
The key to enhancing women’s participation in food security lies in identifying gaps in the local farming practices and responding accordingly. Sometimes, it is the low-tech and low-cost solutions which are already available that can empower them on a broader stroke. Also valuing women’s experience and the advent of simple tools have heralded new days in rural agriculture. After receiving training from BRAC as a microfinance client, Khaleda started her own vegetable cultivation with USD 250 (BDT 20,000). She now earns a monthly profit of USD 900 (BDT 70,000). She already knew how to use the various pesticides and fertilizers. When asked how, she says, “All the men in my family – my father, my grandfather and my uncles were farmers, so I knew. When I was young, there were no women working on the fields in my village. I chose to work so I can feed my family better.”
Women are less likely to have access to financial services or own land. In its interventions, BRAC always stresses on the integration of gender. It learned from past experiences that the impact of increasing income that is controlled by women reflect positive effect on her family and her community. Family earnings rose when Jahanara joined her husband in poultry business after receiving training and a loan from BRAC. The two new poultry farms, containing 2,000 chickens are under her supervision, generating a profit of USD 380 (BDT 30,000) every month. She employs her niece and two neighbours, offering them free meals along with a salary.
It is the women who have to bear the brunt of poverty. If they could manage poverty by using critical management skills, then it would not be a stretch of imagination to believe that they could very well manage development.
Sameeha Suraiya is deputy manager of editorial team, BRAC Communications.


Law of Attraction
Many people have their idea of the Law of Attraction all twisted up.
Some people don’t even believe in it thinking it all “mumbo-jumbo”.
Well, let me tell you, the law of attraction is very real. And you can use it.
But you must use it correctly.
How do you use it correctly?
Well, I’m glad you asked.
First, I’m going to discuss how to use it incorrectly, using ideology.
Thoughts, especially intentional thoughts, are like seeds.
When you want seeds to grow, you must provide them with the right environment.
That means fertile soil, water, the right amount of fertilizer and sunlight.
Using the law of incorrectly:-
Is throwing seeds onto the floor, how can you expect seeds to grow into trees and give fruit from the floor.
If you have been ‘trying’ to use the Law of Attraction claiming that it doesn’t work, well then that’s why.
You have been saying I want “this” or I want “that” and maybe going to the extent of visualizing and doing affirmations. All these are, are seeds. Have you been conscious of where you are sowing your seeds? Or have they been just thrown anywhere like your own floor?
How can you expect any results throwing seeds on the floor?
You must provide the right setting and environment for your seeds to grow into fruition.
What does this mean?
Being conscious of the seeds that you choose, and mindful that you do not throw unwanted seeds into your fertile land.
How do you consciously provide the right environment?
One way to do this is by setting aside time, each day and night for meditation. Meditation is the perfect gateway for a rich and fertile land that you can begin to consciously sow your seed there i.e. your thoughts and desires.
During meditation, after your mind enters deeper states and accessing your subconscious, you can begin to throw your seeds there. You do it perfectly during times like this and you use beautiful techniques, handcrafted, so you reap, even more, of what you sow.
Doing this daily ensures that all the care for your land and harvest is given, all the water it needs and the sunlight, which you are responsible for providing.
During the day, you will be preparing for your harvest fruition. Such as making the business deals for logistics, and suppliers, perhaps arranging for export and import. This will come naturally.
Because farmers do not just grow for themselves but sell their produce locally, and globally. They feed themselves and their communities, for a profit. And they do this by taking on the business challenges of moving their produce around.
This idiom signifies, in your life, the tasks that you will have to do in order to manifest your desires. For instance, say your seed was to have $1 million, then, after meditating on this for some time, and the seed has become a seedling and emerges from the ground, you will be taking the actions necessary in order to have the $1 million. The $1 million will then manifest once the seedling becomes a tree and then bears fruit. The fruit is the $1 million dollars.
And that is how to make $1 million.
As long as you are taking care of the seed –> seedling –> plant –> tree and meditating, visualizing, affirming. And then following your instincts in day to day life that will be the channel/avenue (farmers logistics) in order to capitalize on that money. It will be yours.
Start practicing the Law of Attraction Correctly!
Lui Bliss is a certified Meditation Based Life Coach ™ (MBLC™). He has helped 100’s of individuals better their lives using the concepts he teaches. To find out more about the services he offers click here.


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Developmental heat sum influences recalcitrant
seed traits in Aesculus hippocastanum across Europe
Daws MI, Lydall E, Chmielarz P, Leprince O, Matthews S, Thanos CA, Pritchard HW
162 (1): 157-166 APR 2004
An analysis was made of seed traits along a north-south gradient spanning 19degrees of latitude in Europe using Aesculus hippocastanum, which originates from Greece and the Balkans and has been introduced throughout Europe.
Because summer temperatures decrease with increasing latitude in Europe, we tested the hypothesis that the heat sum during seed development influences physical, physiological and biochemical seed traits.
Seeds from Greece (within the natural range) had a fresh mass five times higher than those from Scotland (most northerly seed lot), and a lower axis moisture content and solute potential. In addition, Greek seeds germinated at cooler temperatures, and were more desiccation tolerant. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that the observed patterns in seed characteristics were consistent and predictable: a single PCA axis explained 86.6% of the variation in the dataset. This axis correlated strongly with the heat sum accumulated by the seeds during development.
The results support the notion that seeds from further north were shed less developed as a consequence of cooler temperatures during development, and provide a quantitative explanation for intraspecies variability in recalcitrant seed traits for this and, possibly, other species.
Aesculus hippocastanum, desiccation, heat sum, seed germination, thermal time
DESICCATION-TOLERANCE, GRAIN LEGUMES, CONSTANT TEMPERATURES, GERMINATION RATE, ZIZANIA-PALUSTRIS, DORMANCY LOSS, WATER-CONTENT, THERMAL TIME, DEHYDRATION, SENSITIVITY
Daws MI, Royal Bot Gardens Kew, Seed Conservat Dept, Ardingly RH17 6TN, W Sussex, England
Royal Bot Gardens Kew, Seed Conservat Dept, Ardingly RH17 6TN, W Sussex, England
Polish Acad Sci, Inst Dendrol, PL-62035 Kornik, Poland
Univ Angers, INRA, INH, UMR Mol Seed Physiol, F-49045 Angers, France
Univ Aberdeen, Dept Agr & Forestry, Aberdeen, Scotland
Univ Athens, Dept Bot, Athens 15784, Greece
BLACKWELL PUBLISHING LTD, OXFORD


November 13, 2019
Jiří Friml receives Czech “Neuron Award for Lifetime Contribution to Science”
Neuron Foundation honors plant biologist for lifelong research into plant hormone auxin.
In its commitment to support science, the Czech Neuron Foundation has presented this year’s awards and financial premiums to eight internationally recognised scientists. The highest award—the Neuron Award for Lifetime Contribution to Science—went to IST Austria professor and plant biologist of Czech origin Jiří Friml. He received the prestigious national prize worth around €80,000 for his research into plant development, in particular the function of the plant hormone auxin. According to the Neuron Foundation, his work is “a key contribution to an understanding of why, under certain conditions, plants are more flexible and resilient than humans.” Friml’s work contributes to the efforts of increasing the efficiency of crop yield as well as the improvement of their nutrition quality.
Professor Friml: “Receiving the Neuron award is very special to me. As it is a Czech award, it is great to know that my colleagues at home appreciate me and my group’s work. I feel that it is also a distinction to the whole fantastic plant research community in Czech Republic, which we share many fruitful collaborations with.”
The Neuron Foundation interviewed Jiří Friml about his research (video in Czech only).
© NF Neuron
The Neuron Awards are prestigious scientific awards given to the best Czech scientists. Each award is associated with a personal financial premium; in the ten years of the Foundation’s operation the patrons have donated a total of CZK 66 million (ca. €2.6 million) to Czech science. The world-class quality of the laureates is guaranteed by an international scientific committee that participates in the selection of awardees.


Background: This research aims to measure and study spatial changes, and the reason
behind the increasing nitrate content in water wells in the Central District of Khodabandeh
County in the
Methods: The nitrate and nitrite content, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen,
temperature, total hardness and pH were measured at 40 sampling stations in the study
area. The obtained features were categorized into four classes by principal component
analysis. The kriging and cokriging methods along with electrical conductivity and total
hardness covariates were used to study the spatial changes. By using the cross-validation
method, the linear model for cokriging method with electrical conductivity covariate was
selected as the best model for nitrate zoning in ArcGIS 10.2 software.
Results: The principal component analysis indicated that nitrate feature was in the same
classification as that of electrical conductivity and total hardness. The comparison of
surface digital elevation model, geology and land use maps with nitrate zoning indicated
that nitrate pollution in the south and south-west regions was due to geological content,
agricultural activities, and the discharge of human sewage into absorbing wells.
Conclusion: The findings of the present research revealed that lowlands with agricultural
use had more nitrate content than other uses, and the most important reason could be
attributed to the excessive use of nitrate containing chemical fertilizers.
Younes Khosravi ,Abbas Ali Zamani ,Abdol Hossein Parizanganeh ,Mir Ali Asghar Mokhtari ,Akbar Nadi ,
Studying Spatial Changes of Groundwater’s Nitrate Content in Central District of Khodabandeh, Iran,
J. Hum. Environ. Health Promot. 2017;
13-20 . DOI: 10.29252/jhehp.3.1.4 Views : 15


Luke Johnson is the fourth generation to farm this land. Luke married Liz Kurkowski right here on the farm in 2013. Both Luke and Liz are active in the day to day activities of planning, planting, harvesting, selling and everything that needs doing on a farm. Luke and Liz are raising their son, Skip, who is the fifth generation of Johnson's on the farm.
Luke enjoys the physical work of farming. It's a sort of cross-training exercise for swimming. Luke is a U.S. Masters National Champion in the men's mile and an Ironman triathlete. He is the head coach for the Elk River High School Girls' and the Cooper High School Boys' swim teams.
One of the most frequent questions we receive is if we are an organic farm. We have chosen a method that we call "sustainably grown." All of our crops are herbicide free. When necessary, we use organic approved pesticides. We use a light application of nitrogen fertilizer. Sustainable agriculture strives to leave the land in as good - and hopefully better - shape than when farming has begun on it. It is a way of farming that preserves the land for use by generations to come.
GMO is a big "no-no" on our farm. We carefully select our seed sources to avoid the possibility of using genetically modified seeds. About half of our seeds are of "heirloom" varieties - generally, this means that the type has been around for at least 50 years. We also plant a lot of F1 hybrids - but this is different than GMO. F1 hybrids result from the natural crossing of two lines of the same type of plant species. GMO result from genetically engineering plants with DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants and animals.
Here is Liz, weeding the carrots. We weed lots of things by hand and now have a mechanical weeder (yea, baby!) to help with weeds in the pumpkins and larger crops. We use insect netting and pick pests every day to stay ahead of them. This is more labor intensive than using "cides," but we feel it's worth it and know that our customers appreciate the health benefits of herbicide and pesticide free food.
We love bees!
Bees are extremely important to not only our farm, but to the environment in general. If honeybees disappear, they'll take some of our healthiest foods with them, along with beautiful flowering trees and all sorts of domestic and wild flowers. We have four colonies of bees near our berry fields. IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO BEES, PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS. The bees are not aggressive. However, we understand that bees can present a serious threat to people with an allergy to bee stings and want you to be aware that there are bees on the farm.
We support local business and are proud members of the following organizations:
Minnesota Fresh Farm hires youth workers every spring. We need help on weekends in March and April to get the nursery plants ready, and all summer long for field work. Farms in Minnesota can hire youth as young as 12 years old. Many of our workers start when they are that age. Hours are generally kept to four hour shifts for the youngest workers and increase as the workers mature.
Please contact Sharon Johnson at email@example.com for more information.


Great for stocking fillers, our 100% wildflower seed packets available are in recycled and recyclable envelopes containing 100% wildflower seeds.
How to plant your seeds
You can sow your seeds from March to May, or in September if your soil is light and well-drained. They prefer an open position in full sun.
- Prepare the ground by clearing away all existing plants and grass. It’s particularly important to remove perennial weeds such as nettles.
- Dig the soil over and firm it well before raking to create a level seed bed. Don’t use any fertilisers as these encourage grass growth and will crowd out the flowers.
- It’s best to allow up to 6 weeks for the soil to settle. This will allow any seed weeds to germinate which can then be removed.
- One of our packets contains around 3-5g of seeds, which is enough for about 1 square metre of soil.
- Rake the area lightly after sowing and if you can, cover with netting to protect from cats and birds. Make sure the soil is kept moist during hot, dry periods for the best germination.


After we came back from sunny Estonia, I travelled home to attend a certain life jubilee party for my Dad. It was great to see all the family (and I mean really all of them) but also to spend some days in the haven of my parents’ house.
They live at the edge of a small town and their house borders a meadow with a forest. My old room has a beautiful view and every time I am in there, I feel very connected to nature. The view changes by season and I can definitely say that the autumn is my favourite. But, the upcoming shades of green did give me a ‘spring’ in my step after the grey winter.
My parents have a vegetable garden, not because it’s cool or trendy but because growing their own food was always part of their life. As a child, I learned all about the seasons in the garden. From a seed to a fruit-bearing plant to its decay. A circle of life.
The preparation starts in the cold of winter. Seeds are planted, nourished and sprouting. In Spring, the little seedlings are replanted in individual pots and moved to the greenhouse before they arrive to their final destinations. My Dad plants the tomatoes and peppers seedlings into yogurt pots, yep, the perfectly-sized vessels for the job. He is also a master of reusing – he uses the same yogurt pots for 14 years now! Every year, they are filled with fresh hummus and little seedlings grow to strength in them, then the pots are cleaned and stored until the next year. Each of the pots has a list of its ‘babies’ written on it – Slava 2013, Tornado 2014, Sant Pierre 2015, Cour di Blue 2016…
In the polytunnel, little lettuce seedlings have already found a home and are bringing their first harvest. Little red baubles of radishes peaking their heads from the soil waiting for to be eaten. Peppery and crunchy, they are amazing in a salad, on a sandwich or just like that, eaten there and then. From the seed to the mouth in two months. Ok, maybe a little longer than a trip to the groceries to pick a pack of them but the flavour is incomparable!
I think I caught those green thumbs of my parents. I love seeing things grow and I started collecting yogurt pots 🙂 Back in March, I planted a few tomato and pepper seeds in two little trays and they sprouted! I was so happy! Encouraged by that, I got some pea seeds and planted them outside in our little garden patch we dug out last year. I was told that they don’t mind cold – a very important feature for anything grown in Ireland 🙂 It worked! They sprouted and little pea shoots are forming now and doing their own thing. You should see the smug smile on my face…Definitely encouraged and eager, I have re-planted my tomato & pepper seedlings into my own yogurt pots just so that they can grow to strength and eventually replace the peas in the soil. Have I mentioned how satisfying is to watch things grow?
I know that I have a long way to go to be anywhere close to a self-sufficient farmer but hey – you have to start somewhere! Compared to years of experience my parents have, I know very little – for example, did you know that potatoes should be planted at a ‘lady’s foot’ distance? Or that tomatoes and peppers should not be planted near each other? There is so much to learn…but I think that until I move into a house with a huge garden, I’ll be fine. You can be too – try growing a few herbs on your windowsill or a strawberry plant in a hanging basket on your patio…even if they won’t bear any fruit, they are lovely to look at!!
Did you start on your own urban garden? Let me know how are you getting on…leave a comment below!


- Direct sow after the last spring frost. Plant seeds 1/2" deep in compost-enriched soil in full sun. Space the plants 4-5" apart; for continual harvesting of the outer stalks, space the plants 8-10" apart for larger growth.
- Seeds are great for Planting in Garden or for storing in a seed safe for emergency.
- For a continuous summer crop, plant more Swiss chard every two weeks. Germination should occur in about a week. Swiss chard can survive light frosts, and can be planted as a fall crop.
- Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
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The goats, ponies, marmots and co. are already looking forward to your visit …
A “holiday on a farm” is also possible at the 4-star Hotel Kirchheimerhof in Bad Kleinkirchheim! Kirchheimerhof is closely linked with agriculture, as Gerald Hinteregger is not only a hotelier but also a dedicated farmer. Right by the Hotel Kirchheimerhof there is s traditional farm run by the committed Hinteregger family. Gerald Hinteregger’s Limousin cattle breeding is well-known throughout Carinthia. Those who want can visit the barn with the hotelier Hinteregger or get to know more about Limousin cattle and the other farm animals through a personal conversation.
Cuddly and shaggy animals await you all around the family hotel. There are delightful pot-bellied pigs, mild-mannered alpacas, cheeky goats, self-willed little ponies and of course cows – which you can meet again in summer on a walk with Sigrun Hinteregger!
You can find a few snapshots of our animals here … but they are looking forward even more to a personal encounter around the hotel!
On a stroll all around the Hotel Kirchheimerhof, you can discover, watch, feed (there are feed bags at the reception and fresh grass on the meadow) and stroke all these animals. This is always an experience for guests of all ages.
And finally, we have an important request: the animals may only be fed with animal fodder, with bags available at the reception or fresh grass from the meadow. Never feed the animals with any other foods, as this poses a danger to their health. Thank you!


Soil should dry out slightly between waterings, be careful not to let the begonia sit in water. Begonia like humidity, so having a mister on hand wouldn't hurt. If you are having problems with leaf edges burning or crisping, try filtered water!
Begonia like bright, filtered light. (Think greenhouse or conservatory.) Direct sun could scorch their delicate leaves.
EASE OF CARE
These plants are easy to care for with a good amount of light and consistent watering.
ADD A POT
Choose from our modern mix of decorative containers. Find a style that works for you whether light and delicate or bold and modern.
Find a pot that will work for the plant size you've selected. Tabletop pots are for plants 6" or smaller and Floor pots are for plants 8" or larger.
Most pots do not have drainage, so they can be kept in their grower's pot, or they can be planted using a light soil (like cactus) with a 1" base of pebbles in the bottom of the pot.
Pots for plants in 2", 4" or 6" grower's pots.
Pots for plants in 8", 10", 12" or 14" grower's pots.


Jamaican Stakeholders —
You may recall I am Hansen, director of Vonery Inc., a Florida Corporation and registered 501(c) (3) Organization, established to provide technology empowerment in a wide range of social, economic and cultural areas. Vonergy and SEMPER AQUATIC FOOD EXPORTS, LLC. (S.A.F.E.) recently entered into a joint venture and would like to discuss options for working together on an initiative, which I am confident could have an impact on Jamaica’s future.
The main objective of this S.A.F.E. and Vonergy, joint venture Farm project is to manufacture and deliver a lightweight portable container housing sustainable Aquaculture, Aquaponic and Aeroponic systems, Rainwater harvesting, Clean water production with renewable power generation utilizing wind and solar power for the sustainable production of organic fish and crops.
Abstract: Solar and wind generation powering sustainable Aquaculture, Aquaponics, atmospheric water generation, clean water generation, rainwater harvesting, irrigation for farming, agricultural training and education for faculty and students in selected schools/villages throughout Jamaica .
The intent of this system is to provide year round sustainable organic protein food (fish), vegetables, herbs, spices, fruits, clean water, all the while educating future staff, educators, students, electrical, plumbing training, job opportunities with S.A.F.E. FEAST Container sustainability at schools in remote villages of Jamaica.
Jamaica is a prime geographical location for solar and wind generation, using its over 3000 hours of annual sunlight and trade winds to produce optimal amounts of sustainable green energy. This richness of natural resources is the main motivation behind developing this economical system, building it to set up a strong basis for green renewable energy into the school and local economy, monitoring its setup, and teaching students and villagers of selected locations to run and maintain all the systems profitably.
Powering scalable localized food production operation is just a small step enabling Jamaican communities to become self-sufficient with clean water, food production with year-round crop production with sustainable green power generation. The details of our Aquaculture, Aquaponics, optimized agricultural farming, rainwater harvesting, fresh clean water production utilizing wind and solar renewable energy systems, in conjunction with education, will be described in detail in follow-up documentation.
Please let me know if you have an interest in discussing further. Thank you in advance for your response.


Updated: Mar 29
We are Eric, Willow, Phoenix and Sophia Terrell; Sunka Gi, our vegetable guardian dog, and Morpheus, our blue tabby.
Our farm name, "One Whole Farm" was born when we were reading "The Third Plate" by Dan Barber, and the line about the community of growers being "one big farm" resonated strongly! We are working to produce those things wholistically that we feel passionate about, and it is our mission to help others awaken their creativity and become part of a local cottage market economy. We can all use our skills and passions to support ourselves and each other without needing to feed into the crumbling structure that is capitalism. Reach out if you'd like to be a part of One Whole Farm, either at our place or your own.
One Whole Farmacy, previously Willow Tree Apothecaire, first began in 2014 when Willow started working with the herb mullein, which randomly grew in her vegetable garden right when she was beginning to experience the symptoms of her lung cancer. This launched a journey of meeting more and more plant relatives and learning to work with them as they teach her, as she healed her cancer and continues to be cancer free. The journey never ends; there is so much good medicine to share from the earth.
Everything we do revolves around our honey bees and the native bees for whom we hold space and habitat. We live in service to the Bien: all collective bees around the world. We do not spray petrochemicals; we leave the honey bees their own honey for the winter; we grow as many flowering native annuals & perennials as we know exist (and are always planting more); we use flowering cover crops designed to help build the soil & also provide an abundance of food for all the pollinators around. We offer natural beekeeping one-on-one classes and free flower seeds to anyone local to us.
We believe in taking care of each other: the land, air, & water, the insects, the fish, the 4 leggeds, and 2 leggeds alike. We believe all beings are inherently worthy of freedom, health, safety, food, and love. We believe that when the time comes, we will weather the storms together, and be stronger for it. We are looking to grow our community- reach out if our way of life sounds right for you. Mitakuye Oyasin. We are all related.


Getting the Best Vegetables Garden
One of the most essential parts of human utilization is the vegetables; this is because of the colossal points of interest that it plays in the body.
A part of studies have been done on the significance of taking vegetables and in this manner making people to require them more, it has even been recommended that with the vegetables alone on can have a solid body. But there are a great deal of things that are influencing the vegetables that people purchase and subsequently the motivation to why one ought to have their own.
One of the reasons that influence individuals from taking the vegetables from the market is that they may have been taken care of seriously along these lines turning into a wellbeing hazard. The vegetables are also very expensive to buy from the shop and thus making it hard for some individuals to have them.
This is where the advantages of growing the vegetables in the home becomes important since one is able to eliminate all this presumptions that may make one not to have the vegetables. One of the advantage of growing own vegetables is that one is able to have all the kind of the vegetables that they want.
One is able to get them for free form own vegetables garden. Growing own vegetables likewise guarantees one that they have not been presented to substance while developing them in this manner taking sound products.
One of the other favorable position of developing own vegetables is that they don’t devour much space in this manner anybody can have them.
There are various elements that people are encouraged to consider while considering having a vegetables garden in their homes. These variables will guarantee that one have the most attractive vegetables garden and furthermore sufficiently offer vegetables along these lines important.
The type of vegetables is the first consideration that one need to make. This is very important since it will dictate the space that will be needed as well as the care that will be given to them thus an important consideration.
One of the other important considerations that one has to make is the weather condition of the place they live; one will need to have the vegetables that are adaptable to the place they are so that they get good yields. It is also important for individuals to have the seeds from the agro vet so that they are able to get those that will have high produce as well as get another of tips on how to grow them.
It is also important to learn from others who have the vegetables garden in their homes so that one will be ready with the technical skills that will be needed. One of the other important considerations that one is to make while having the vegetables garden is the use that one is looking to have such as for business or for home consumption thus determining the amount that will be needed.


Most greenhouses are warmed by capturing heat from the sunlight during the day while using electric heaters to keep the nursery warm at night. However, electric heaters cause electricity bills to go up and can be very expensive to utilize.
You can heat a greenhouse without electricity by choosing the right location, insulating the greenhouse, installing thermal mass objects, using compost, or using propane heaters.
Based on geographical location, size, and types of plants grown within, greenhouses require heating solutions that are unique for them. What matters most is that you find the best system that works for you. For more details, please read on.
Choose the right location for your greenhouse.
The location of your greenhouse is the first step in heating your greenhouse without electricity. The sun provides most of the heat and light during the day, and it is a free and natural source of energy. Where you live and the amount of space your greenhouse requires plays a huge role in where you should build your greenhouse to get the most sunlight.
When selecting the location to construct your greenhouse, you want to find an area with the least amount of obstructions as possible. Select an area that is free of shadow producing obstructions like mountains or trees. This is important because when the sun rises into the sky during the day, you want your greenhouse to be in plenty of sunlight without shadows blocking it at any time. A lack of sunlight can reduce the growth potential of your plants.
Insulate the greenhouse.
Once you have your greenhouse in a large sunny location, it will need to maintain the heat that it gathers inside. Insulating your greenhouse ensures that the heat built up during the day remains for a longer period of time when the sun has set. The first areas to take care of are the windows and doors. Horticultural bubble wrap is an easy solution.
Horticultural bubble wrap is a special type of bubble wrap that is designed to absorb and hold in heat from the sun. The larger the bubbles, the more heat it can retain. While traditional bubble wrap is an option, it is not a good idea to use it for the long-term as it is weaker than horticultural bubble wrap and will not hold in as much UV light. Use duct tape to hold the wrap to the windows or staple the edges to the wooden posts of your door to keep the wrap in place.
Make sure to clean the windows and doors before you stick the wrap on them. To increase the effectiveness of the horticultural bubble wrap, place a layer of plastic wrap between the glass and the bubble wrap. This will add another layer of heat-absorbing material to your greenhouse. If you want to keep your plants warm during the night, place a large sheet of horticultural fleece directly onto the plants.
Remember to remove the horticultural fleece during the day so your plants can absorb the sunlight easier.
After you have insulated your windows, doors, and plants, inspect the structure of the greenhouse for areas that heat can escape through. Gaps in your doors and windows can be an escape route for heat. You can seal these gaps by placing foam tape, silicone caulk, or duct tape over the gaps to seal off the escape route. If your greenhouse has a dirt ground, placing concrete blocks or a mat over it, helps to minimize the amount of heat lost.
Install Thermal Mass Objects
Now that your greenhouse is secured and bringing in the heat, you will need something to absorb that heat. Having something to absorb the heat is important because when the sun sets, your greenhouse will need a way to get heat from another source. Thermal mass objects complete this task perfectly as they absorb the sun’s heat during the day and release it into the greenhouse at night.
Thermal mass objects you can use are bricks, concrete, clay, straw, water, and other heat-absorbing materials. Thermal mass objects that are dark in color work very well for holding in the heat because dark colors store heat better. If you decide to use water as a thermal mass object, store it in black 55-gallon drums. If you have a smaller greenhouse, the water can be stored in regular gallon containers painted black.
Place the thermal objects closer to the windows of your greenhouse, where they can absorb the most heat. You can use the bricks or concrete as a floor for your greenhouse, which will give it a strong foundation and help reduce heat loss through the ground. You can place straw in the pots of your plants to help reduce the amount of heat lost in the soil.
Compost is an odd but very efficient way to keep your greenhouse warm. Compost is organic material that has gone through the composting process. According to Rozie Apps, compost produces heat that ranges from 120°F to 160°F (49°C to 77°C) as it decomposes. Compost is also an excellent type of fertilizer to use for plants.
Some of the materials that make up compost are grass clippings, leaves, dead plants, vegetable leftovers, paper, eggshells, and other organic materials. Composts with darker complexions are better because they absorb more heat during the day. Compost decomposes over time, but if you would like to speed up the process, you can add some Earthworms, specifically red wigglers, to the mix.
Red wigglers are ideal for gardens because they help fertilize the soil by eating waste and expelling soil. Adding red wigglers to your compost can help it decompose faster, which will lead to more compost. Red wigglers need an ideal environment to thrive, so make sure that your compost is moist, warm, dark, and has lots of food for them to eat. Red wigglers eat most of the materials in the compost, but raw fruits and vegetables are the best kinds of foods to feed them.
Over time the compost will heat up your greenhouse on its own, and you will not have to do much to maintain it. The worms will mate and die within the soil, so no need to keep buying new ones. Once the compost looks like soil, you can use it for your plants.
Use Propane Heaters
Like electric heaters, the role of propane heaters is to heat up a large area of space in a couple of minutes. Propane heaters not only provide heat for your greenhouse but also provide carbon dioxide for your plants. One propane heater you can invest in is the ProComMG10TBF, which comes with a thermostat.
This heater shuts off automatically when it senses that oxygen levels are low and uses propane or natural gas. However, as with all heaters, make sure not to place the heater near anything flammable and monitor the temperature of the greenhouse in case the area gets too hot.
Location and insulating your greenhouse will ensure that the heat enters and stays inside the greenhouse. Adding thermal mass objects, compost and heaters can help circulate heat within your greenhouse. These methods are all great ideas for keeping your greenhouse warm, but it is up to you to find the best one that works for you.


Purpose This paper aims to reconceptualise entrenched supply chains associated with coffee production and consumption to digital supply chains for sustainable development.
Design/methodology/approach A case study of seven small businesses involved with Philippine coffee is employed to examine how coffee value chains should be envisioned following COVID-19.
Findings The COVID-19 pandemic reveals truncated barriers concerned with the lack of infrastructure, poverty cycles, sporadic workforce development policies and financial pressures that need to be redefined for coffee production and consumption to be more sustainable in the future.
Research limitations/implications The study is restricted to a single country and a small pool of respondents that may not reflect similar practices in other regions or contexts.
Originality/value This paper illuminates the plight of coffee farmers in an emerging production landscape of the Philippines, and develops new propositions to envision a digital value chain post-COVID-19.


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Biotechnology, agriculture and development
In the 1960s and 1970s, the development of high-yield cereal varieties combined with the use of pesticides , irrigation and fertilizer brought a Green Revolution to some but not all parts of the Third World. This issue of The UNESCO Courier, which is largely devoted to the application of new scientific techniques to agriculture, enquires into the extent to which the Green Revolution is likely to be followed by a "Biotechnological Revolution" which may help developing countries to solve some of their food production problems.
Although the term biotechnology to denote the use of the biochemical and genetic capacities of living organisms for practical purposes is fairly new, man has been engaged in "biotechnological" activities since very early times. Fermentation and the improvement of useful plant and animal varieties by cross-breeding are but two examples. The new biotechnology, however, differs from these time-honoured practices in that it uses genetic engineering and techniques of fusing cells of different organisms to surmount previously impassable barriers between species. Genetic engineering (or gene-splicing), which involves the direct transfer of genes "those tiny command posts of heredity that tell living cells whether they will become bacteria, toads or men" into the cells of different species has been described as the "most powerful and awesome skill acquired by man since the splitting of the atom."
In the first part of this issue we look closely at some of these new biotechnologies: how they work; how they are currently being used in different parts of the world and to what effect; the latest trends in this field where changes occur quickly and possibilities are vast. While our contributors focus mainly on the direct applications of biotechnologies to agriculture in the developing world, they also note present and potential uses in energy production, human and animal medicine and the management of certain environmental problems.
The second part of the issue asks broader questions. How can the new biotechnologies be best harnessed to development in different social, economic and cultural contexts? Will they be a panacea or, contrariwise, are they likely to aggravate existing disparities between developing countries and those of the technologically advanced world? The new biotechnologies and especially those applied to plants, put great possibilities into the hands of those who control them. How should this power best be exercised? How should access to the fruits of research based on plant genetic resources originating in the developing world be equitably organized?
UNESCO, which is engaged in worldwide efforts to strengthen rural development through training in the biological and agrobiological sciences, in applied microbiology and in biotechnology (see article page 27) , is closely interested in the above issues as part of its basic commitment to promote the use of science and technology for the benefit of all humanity. The complex nature of the problems and some possible approaches and solutions are traced by Dr. Albert Sasson in the article which forms the conclusion of this issue.


A national center of excellence for a globally competitive sericulture industry.
Develop the sericulture industry through research, extension, training and other initiatives.
Help attain self-sufficiency of quality silk products for socio-economic development and environmental sustainability.
- Generate and package sericulture technologies.
- Empower clients and other stakeholders through effective development approaches and strategies.
- Develop and promote quality silk and other allied products.
- Sustain efficiency and effectiveness of its programs, projects and activities.
- Help formulate and implement industry policies, standards and procedures.
The SRDI attuned its research and development programs toward the regional and national concerns of the country. These are poverty alleviation, expansion of employment opportunities and increased labor productivity, the attainment of higher and sustainable growth and level of development, and the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of the people in the society. This makes them the responsible, self-sufficient, and self-reliant Filipinos of today.Â Its research, development, and extension programs are geared toward making sericulture an agro-based industry to spur economic growth in the country.
The research programs endeavor to solve the most pressing needs/problems the sericulture farmers face today. The researcher seeks to increase quality leaf production, increase cocoon yield and quality, improve the quality of silk and silk products as well as the manufacture of sericulture tools and implements, and conduct socio-economic research.
The research program of the institute works on four equally essential programs to:
Mulberry Research and Development
The program focuses on collecting different indigenous and exotic varieties/species of mulberry found locally orÂ internationally and its evaluation and maintenance in a germplasm bank both in the field. From the bank, these varieties will be evaluated, documented, and improved through different crop improvement/breeding techniques including a selection of open-pollinated varieties.Â Â Further, the unit works on cultural management practices that reduce or control pest and disease occurrence. The development of suitable sericulture-based farming systems is carried out to integrate other crops, animals, and low-cost management practices while producing quality mulberry leaves for year-round cocoon production.
Silkworm Research and Development
The Silkworm R and D Program centers on the development of pure lines and hybrids through different breeding techniques, the breeding of silkworms for resistance to diseases and temperature, development of silkworm rearing technology, silkworm pest management strategies, and silkworm egg production techniques.
The Breeding unit maintains germplasm and continuously breeds bivoltine and multivoltine races producing two, three, and four-way crosses.Â Likewise, the unit works on the development of Sex Linked Breeds aimed at facilitating egg production activities.
The unit also verifies production technologies developed by the Institute at farmers’ fields.
Post-Cocoon Research and Development
The post cocoon R and D is mandated to develop/produce quality silk and silk allied products that have a comparative advantage with the leading silk-producing countries.
It focuses on the development of new designs in weaving as in suk-suk designing that is gaining momentum in the market and the development of silk products and by-products such as raw silk, thrown silk, dupion silk that is woven for fabrics the sewn into different product lines and fashion accessories.
The main concern is on cocoon processing, raw silk processing, wet silk processing, silk weaving, and silk finishing.
Further, the institute develops farm tools and equipment such as leaf cutting machines, printing machines, and solar dryers to increase efficiency and effectiveness in sericulture endeavors.Â It also improves the weaving handloom machines and warping machines and developed an epprovette for cocoon quality assessment.
The Socio- economics Research and Development
The socio-economics R and D gather benchmark information, and databases, conduct marketing, applied rural sociology and economic studies needed for policy formulation/ decision making in the improvement of the sericulture industry in the country. It also assists students in the conduct of surveys regarding the sericulture industry.
It continuously updates the cost and returns analysis of all products developed by the Institute.


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50 Acre parcel of vacant land previously used for sand excavation and farm land. Property is being rehabilitated back to agricultural use. The Seller has levelled all the topsoil piles back overtop of the land to allow for the cultivation and farming of the land. The Seller is in the process of surrendering the license for the extraction of soil from the subject property. Property will be ready for farming in the spring of 2020 and will have approximately 35-38 acres workable for the 2020 crop season. 8-10 acres of bushland in southeast rear corner of the property. Possible building site for a residence with a rezoning.
Facts & Features
- Taxes: $0.00
- Basement: No
- Garage: No


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Flavor 1st Growers & Packers is a leading grower, packager and distributor of branded and private-label fresh produce. With origins dating back to 1798, the company provides vine ripened tomatoes and a full line of vegetables that are sold to large grocery chains and wholesale buyers. Flavor 1st maintains a commitment to providing the highest quality product on the market, with focus on freshness, new product innovation and connecting customers to the farm. The company ships from Florida to Boston and as far west as the Rocky Mountains.


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Sun Pacific is one of the most successful grower and producers in California. Thanks to the “Cuties” brand of mandarin oranges found in markets across the world. With the rise of their product popularity, their energy costs also rose quite drastically. They chose Spectrum Energy to design and install a 1.13 MW DC solar plant on some available acreage outside their plant near Bakersfield.
Spectrum engineered and installed a single-axis tracking system to hold the solar panels. This system tilts throughout the day at the optimal angle to the sun, thus increasing output by about 25%. All of this is done automatically, of course, and Sun Pacific can simply carry on producing their great products while saving over $11,000,000 in utility costs over the life of the system.


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If you are starting a natural yard, you need to ensure that you re-pot your plants right into bigger containers with a garden compost mix when your plants start crowding each various other in their initial containers. Your seeds will at some point asphyxiate themselves and also pass away if you do not do this.
Prevent deer in your yard. They could annihilate a yard in a solitary day if provided the possibility! Make a spray of 2 egg yolks blended with one quart of water and also spray fruit trees freely.
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This coffee is a natural processed coffee coming from one of our direct trade partners in the Dominican Republic. Finca Spirit Mountain has been a partner of ours almost since the beginning and we make intentional visits annually to continue to build our relationships with this farm. Our annual visits have allowed us to build a close friendship with the workers of this farm.
Tasting Notes: Ripe fruit, berries, walnuts
Origin:The Dominican Republic
Region: Manabao, La Vega
Producer: Spirit Mountain
Weight: Net 8 oz
The natural is the oldest process and most basic of the processes. In this process, the picked cherries are lightly rinsed with water and then set out to dry traditionally on raised beds. Farmers protect the cherries by constantly rotating them during the day and covering them at night. The goal is to get the moisture content of the cherries to reach 11 percent. The cherries eventually dry out and transfer some of those sweet, berry or tart flavors to the bean on the inside. Even though this process might be the least invasive at the beginning, this drying process takes a long time to complete. Generally anywhere from 30-45 days. Because this process requires more labor and time, the prices are generally a little higher than a washed coffee. The flavor profiles (berry, sweet, tart) are becoming more desirable and more farmers are giving it a shot.
For every bag of coffee sold, we set aside $1 to help GO Ministries provideentrepreneurship classes and vocational training to communities in the Dominican Republic.


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Terra Madre is the international gathering, held every two years in Turin, Italy, of world-wide food producers united in the Slow Food movement, founded by Carlo Petrini in 1986. Promoting biodiversity, sustainability and economic fairness, Terra Madre (Mother Earth) uses the analogy of planet earth as a mother of limited resources who will not be able to continue feeding her growing brood unless her needs are understood and fulfilled. The 2006 Terra Madre convention opens this highly inspiring documentary, where 4000 producers of food crops from around the world seek to find solutions for an ailing planet. The projects of key participants filmed over the next two years illustrate how, through the responsible production of food, humans can return to the role of caretaker, not exploiter, of Mother Earth. Eye-opening ideas, lyrical scenes of farmland and the spirit of eating (and living) well coalesce into a poetic call to action.


(Ljubljana, 3 November 2020) Generali Growth Equity Fund, a private equity fund established and managed by Generali Investments, has acquired its fourth asset – a share in Paradajz, podjetje za proizvodnjo, trgovino, storitve in distribucijo d.o.o., Turnišče, an agricultural company specialising in integrated vegetable production.
The company Paradajz d.o.o. is a leader of growing high-quality tomatoes as its core product in indoor facilities, using cutting-edge and environmentally friendly technology – with high value-added, highly qualified human resources, top-notch consultants, and other possibilities offered by Pomurje, one of the most promising regions for specialised agricultural production in Slovenia.
The company is best known for its premium tomato brand, LUŠT. It boasts extensive know-how on integrated production of vegetables in indoor facilities heated by geothermal energy in Slovenia. LUŠT tomatoes are grown in the company’s greenhouses in the Prekmurje village of Renkovci, spreading over 90,000 m2 (9 ha) of glass-covered areas. Next to the greenhouses are a geothermal well and lagoons collecting rainwater used for plant watering. Integrated production of tomatoes is especially important in North-Eastern Slovenia, which has an excellent geographic position in strategic terms. LUŠT tomatoes are always freshly delivered to grocery shelves, which is reflected in their nutrient content, appearance and taste.
The equity investment of Generali Growth Equity Fund in Paradajz, d.o.o. will help the company further develop and expand its integrated tomato production in Slovenia, and develop distribution channels to deliver fresh produce from the greenhouses to final consumers within the shortest time possible. This supports the company’s vision of becoming the leading supplier and producer of vegetables for the largest food retailers in the Slovenian market and an important supplier for food retailers in countries bordering Slovenia.
Generali Growth Equity Fund is a special investment fund managed by Generali Investments, Slovenia’s oldest management company with subsidiaries in Croatia and North Macedonia. Generali Growth Equity Fund invests in ambitious small and medium-sized companies, offering support for growth financing, capacity expansion, sales network building and new product development as well as the acquisition of competitors and management of succession matters.
The Generali Growth Equity Fund investment in Paradajz, podjetje za proizvodnjo, trgovino, storitve in distribucijo, d.o.o., is co-financed by the European Investment Fund and the SID Bank. Generali Growth Equity Fund was founded in 2019 as part of the Slovene Equity Growth Investment Programme (SEGIP), which was launched upon the initiative of the SID Bank in cooperation with the European Investment Fund (EIF). It offers equity and quasi-equity financing to Slovenian SMEs and mid-cap companies. The SID Bank committed to contributing EUR 50 million of its own funds to this programme (without state guarantee), and the EIF has provided an additional EUR 50 million under the European Fund for Strategic Investments (with EFSI guarantee). By mobilising additional funding from other private investors through the SEGIP programme, overall investments for Slovenian companies could exceed EUR 150 million, which is 3-times the contribution of the SID Bank.


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When you hear apple picking Ontario, who doesn’t get excited? There is something quite magical about strolling through apple orchards in Ontario and selecting your very own fruit to take home with you. Couple that with a full day of farm fun, like corn mazes and wagon rides, and you have the ideal day out with the family.
What could be better than baking your very own apple and pumpkin pies after having picked the ingredients with your own hands? If this sounds like something you’re looking to add to your to-do list this fall, keep reading.
Here’s a list of all the best places to pick your own apples in Ontario.
Apple Picking Season in Ontario
Ontario apple picking season usually starts in August and runs all the way through October. However, the varieties you’ll find and peak apple picking time depend on where you live in the province. For many apple farms in Ontario, September is the prime time to go picking your own fruit.
Apple Farms in Ontario
If you’re looking for an enjoyable fall activity in Ontario, pack the kids in the car and head to your nearest orchard for a day of fun in the sun. Each of these farms allows you to pick your own apples at reasonable prices.
Each farm has its own opening and closing dates, and many have other entertainment available for visitors too.
Applewood opens in early September for apple picking, and throughout fall they also offer pumpkin picking and a corn maze. While here, visitors can take wagon rides, say hello to the barn animals, and spend some time enjoying the play yard before finding the perfect pumpkin. And, of course, gathering a bucket of apples to take home.
12416 McCowan Road, Stouffville, ON, L4A 4C5
Apple Land Station
With nearly 50 acres of space, Apple Land Farm is a wonderland of fun during the fall. The apple season here starts at the beginning of September, and the farm has a full calendar of events and activities throughout the month.
There is a sunflower field, a corn maze, and the farm’s popular ‘sand mountain.’ As well as a train that will transport your family up to the orchards and then fetch you again once you’ve picked your apples.
329 Richmond Street, Thorndale, ON, N0M 2P0
Not only will you find some of the best apple picking in Ontario at Dixie Orchards, but you’ll also be amazed at the variety of fun on the farm. The great thing about this orchard is that it has various apples growing all throughout fall. So even if you’re visiting in late October, you’ll still find some apples left.
The farm is popular, so it gets busy, but reservations can be made on the farm’s website, and this is recommended. While gathering your apples, the whole family can enjoy the pumpkin patches, sunflower fields, wagon rides, and farm animals.
Note: Around Thanksgiving time, Dixie Orchards also offers pick-your-own hazelnuts!
14309 Dixie Road, Caledon, ON, L7C 2M8
Smiths’ Apples And Market
Run by a family of Ontario apple growers, Smith’s Orchard has been in business since the mid-1800s and is still going strong. The farm offers a variety of apples both in their store and available for picking.
There is also a corn maze to explore, and the Farm Market has plenty of fresh pies and other wholesome food on sale. This is easily a full-day activity for the whole family.
470 The River Road RR3, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C7
This is another popular apple farm in Ontario and it’s been featured in a number of online magazines, including Chatelaine Magazine. Albion Orchard prides itself on producing top-quality apples and opens the farm up to visitors on a first-come-first-served basis.
There are a number of varieties of apples that grow here, and the farm has a small pumpkin patch as well. If you’re looking to come back, December is a great time since they also grow Christmas trees.
14800 Innis Lake Rd Caledon East, ON L7C 2Y8
Another family-run business, Watson Farms offers a pick-your-own (PYO) selection, as well as a Farmer’s Market. PYO produce on this farm consists of apples, pears, squash, and pumpkin in the fall. But other seasons offer strawberries, peas, raspberries, and peas.
There is also fun for kids in the form of a playground, wagon rides, a petting zoo, and a corn maze. And for those memory-makers, there are a number of photo stations all over the farm. After being established and run by Tom Watson for years, the farm was taken over by his son, Paul, and continues to grow and flourish.
2287 Hwy 2 Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K7
Pine Farms Orchard
Visiting Pine Farms Orchard gives you a real ‘farm’ feel. Along with the orchard that opens mid-August, there is also a bakeshop filled with freshly-baked treats and a cafe for coffee and snacks.
For the real active outdoor lovers, there is a hiking and biking trail on the farm called Oak Ridges Trail. Bring the family, have breakfast, and take a hike, then come back for lunch and apple picking before heading home. The perfect fall day.
2700 16th Side Road, King, Ontario L7B 1A3
Apple Picking Ontario: More Apple Orchards in Ontario
Here are a few more places you can find fun, delicious, and organic apple picking in Ontario.
Campbell’s Orchards has all of the fun and fall-tastic things you’d expect to find at an Ontario apple farm. First of all, is their selection of apples that groups of up to four people can wander through and pick.
The farm also has a pumpkin patch where you can book a wheelbarrow and fill it out with your own, carefully chosen pumpkins. And while you’re visiting, you might as well take advantage of the wagon rides, corn maze challenge, and perhaps a flight of Apple Falls Cider?
Address: 1633 County Rd 3, Carrying Place, ON
Add this to your list of things to do in Napanee. Wynn Farms is owned and operated by the husband and wife team, Jim and Sarah, along with their three young kids and team of staff. It’s a family business that caters to your whole clan.
The farm has stunning rows of apple trees to pick from, and the orchard is usually open from September through to mid-October. There is also a pumpkin patch and a corn maze. If you live nearby, there are plenty of fun events on the farm to take part in during apple picking season.
You can join in on the moonlight maze walk or take part in either the scary Haunted Halloween event or the more friendly Kids’ Halloween. And then take home candy apples and popcorn cobs.
Address: 8191 Hwy 33, Greater Napanee, ON
Get absolutely lost in the apple farm life when visiting Cannamore Orchard. The farm has apples, strawberries, and pumpkins available to pick depending on the season. But regardless of what time you visit, a fun weekend with the kids is absolutely promised.
The most popular activity here is the famous cow train, which takes the kids out and around the farm area on a cow-shaped seat. Then there is the covered wagon, which works in almost any weather. The giant hedge mazes and pedal cars are great for older kids. And the roaming farm animals will come up to greet you as you stroll through the open space.
Families can also compete against each other with the water-pump-powered duck races, labyrinths and mazes. After you’ve had your fun and picked your share of fruit, make sure you visit the farm store for fresh food and the famous Cannamore homemade fudge.
Address: 1480 County Rd 32, Crysler, ON
With 20 different varieties of apples and a prime location on the banks of the historic Rideau Canal, Waddell Farms is a great Kingston activity. The farm is run by Charlie and Marita and they work hard to make sure that their product is of top quality.
Besides choosing your very own fruit in their orchards, you can visit the Waddell Farm store and grab fresh foods like cider, preserves (for those fall pies) and cheese. Nearby there is the canal, Rock Dunder for walking trails, and plenty of green parks for picnics.
Address: 1345 Washburn Rd, Seeley’s Bay, ON
Avonmore Berry Farm
Although massively known for its strawberry picking, Avonmore Berry Farm is still one of the noteworthy apple orchards in Ontario. There is so much fun to be had here, from the wagon rides to the children’s farm-style play areas.
Along with apples (in season late August to late October) and strawberries, you can also pick your own raspberries, tomatoes, pumpkins, and more! And if all the hard work makes you hungry, the Pantry is there to fill you up on delicious food and drinks.
16365 4 Rd, Avonmore, ON
If you’re wanting to go organic apple picking in Ontario, a visit to Avalon Orchards is a must. This farm works hand-in-hand with Mother Nature to provide a safe and friendly environment where anyone can go to pick their own apples.
It’s best to contact them before you go, as they’ll be able to tell you if and when the apples are ready to be picked. The farm aims to be as zero waste as possible, and all visitors are encouraged to keep it waste-free as well. Take your own bags to fill with apples, add a picnic basket to snack on while you’re there, and enjoy the fresh air and open space.
Address: 3150 5th Line, Innisfil, ON
The Apple Orchard Inc.
This is a great, family-friendly farm to visit for the day. The farm grows a variety of apples and harvest times vary from early September through to late October, depending on the type of apple.
But there are also pears, pumpkins, squash, and even sunflowers to pick and take home with you – depending on the harvest times of each one. At the farm, visitors can enjoy wagon rides, a corn maze, an animal petting zoo, and a corn pit play area for kids.
Address: 1668 ON-6, Hamilton, ON
Downey’s Apple Farm
Downey’s is serious about apple farming, but the farm also has a great selection of strawberries and raspberries. The farm is run by Greg Downey, a 3rd-generation apple farmer who has taken over his family’s business with pride.
Here you can pay your entry fee, take a tractor ride up to the orchards, and begin your pick! Select the freshest and plumpest fruit to take home with you and enjoy. While the bells and whistles have been mostly skipped on Downey’s, this is a great spot for some quiet picking.
And while you’re in the area, why not pop over to Greg’s parents’ entertainment farm, Downey’s Farm Market & Winery, where many of the apples from Downey’s end up. There are also pumpkins and the market, so you can kill two birds with one stone.
Address: 13707 Heart Lake Rd, Inglewood, ON
The Big’r Apple Farm
Another no-frills and fuss-free picking farm are The Big’r Apple Farm. What this place lacks in extras they make up for in their products and the friendliness of the owners. You can pick apples, pears, and strawberries here, depending on the season you’re visiting.
There is also a large selection of vegetables like cucumbers, squash, and more. For a calm day out in the sun, as you pick through only the best fruits for your own kitchens, this is a great stop.
Address: 8674 Heritage Rd, Brampton, ON
Apple Picking in Ontario
We can almost guarantee that there is an apple orchard in Ontario just waiting for you to visit and take your pick of their juicy and delicious fruit. This is a great family activity, but can be done with friends and even as part of a romantic getaway in Ontario.
So pick your nearest apple farm – or take a bit of a long drive for a scenic route – and try your hand at picking apples, pumpkins, and maybe even flowers. And don’t miss out on all the other farmyard fun while you’re visiting.


After Cyclone Nargis in 2008, the affected communities in the Delta area faced difficult challenges in attempting to improve their socio-economic status. In response to this need, KT Care Foundation implemented a microfinance project for both small-scale and large-scale fishermen to restart their work with loan assistance, used for buying fishing materials. Through direct support, these fishermen and other landless laborers were able to find jobs in the fishing industry and to improve their financial situation. Moreover, at the time, local farmers faced debt, having borrowed money at high interest rates from informal money lenders to cover the investments required during the agricultural cycles. To help them escape from this cycle, KT Care implemented a microfinance project for farmers. The project provided farmers with low-interest loans for agricultural activities. 100 farmers have directly benefited from this project.


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The Earth is being deforested. At a rate equivalent to 50 football fields per minute! The Earth is calling for help - and we are responding, loud and clear.
GreyLime is a Proud Plant-A-Tree Partner, and we have already planted nearly 30,000 trees in Africa. We support the international non-profit organisation, Trees for the Future, and you can also lend your support. For each one of our products that you buy, we plant another tree and in this way you help give African farmers a better life while also creating a better climate and protecting the Earth’s biodiversity. We will show you exactly where your tree is planted!
GreyLime is not a green company. Yes, we offer biodegradable smartphone covers but, unfortunately, power banks are (as yet) far from being “green” tech. So our collaboration with Trees for the Future is one of the ways we try to restore some balance. Give back to nature - and give thousands of African farmers the opportunity to restore balance in their own lives. Because we don’t just plant trees.
Trees for the Future educates farmers around the world in ways to revitalise their land and in sustainable cultivation methods, increasing their income and their ability to put food on the table. While also making them less vulnerable to climate change. Trees for the Future works all around the world because the thoughtless destruction of forest habitats is, unhappily, a major global issue. The worst affected areas are in Africa, Latin America and South and Southeast Asia. That is why we cannot turn our backs to the problem. That is why we act and why we’ve chosen to be a Proud Plant-A-Tree Partner.
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