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Sorption and degradation of wastewater-associated pharmaceuticals and personal care products in agricultural soils and sediment
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) have drawn popular concerns recently as an emerging class of aquatic contaminants. In this study, adsorption and degradation of four selected PPCPs, metronidazole, tinidazole, caffeine and chloramphenicol, have been investigated in the laboratory using two agricultural soils in China and sediment from Changjiang River. Adsorption tests using a ...
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Prospects of desalination for irrigation water in the Sultanate of Oman
The most limiting factor for the agricultural sector in the Sultanate of Oman is a lack of water, and security of supply in terms of both quantity and quality. Salinization of both soils and groundwater systems along the coastal strip of Al-Batinah has placed a substantial burden on farmers regarding crop selection and, therefore, farm profitability. Desalination of brackish and seawaters ...
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Motivations for organic farming among farmers from Malopolska Province, Poland
Poor condition of Polish agriculture, clean soil environment and extensive methods of production make Poland particularly suitable for developing environmentally friendly forms of farming. In the last decade the number of people who have decided to convert from old, conventional farms to new, environmentally friendly ones, has markedly increased. The objective of this study was to find out what ...
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Clothianidin in agricultural soils and uptake into corn pollen and canola nectar after multi‐year seed treatment applications
Limited data are available on the fate of clothianidin under realistic agricultural production conditions. This is the first large‐scale assessment of clothianidin residues in soil and bee‐relevant matrices from corn and canola fields after multiple years of seed‐treatment use. The average soil concentration from 50 Midwest US corn fields with 2 to 11 years of planting clothianidin‐treated ...
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Soil management practices for sustainable agro-ecosystems
A doubling of the global food demand projected for the next 50 years poses a huge challenge for the sustainability of both food production and global and local environments. Today’s agricultural technologies may be increasing productivity to meet world food demand, but they may also be threatening agricultural ecosystems. For the global environment, agricultural systems provide both sources and ...
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Application of intelligent soil sensor in agricultural production
Abstract: With the rapid development of precision agriculture, the application of smart soil sensors has become an important part of modern agricultural production. Smart soil sensors can measure the physical and chemical properties of soil in real time, such as temperature, humidity, pH value, salinity, nutrient content, etc., to provide scientific and accurate data support for farmers to carry ...
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The maya footprint: soil resources of chunchucmil, yucatán, Mexico
This study explored and characterized soil physical and chemical properties to determine how the ancient Maya of Chunchucmil, Yucatán, Mexico, fed themselves. Our objectives were to examine the soil resources and the areas of agricultural importance surrounding Chunchucmil and to search for evidence of agricultural intensification of soils by night soil and charcoal amendments. The C isotopic ...
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How to use organic fertilizer equipment to improve soil environment
Soil fertility has a great impact on crop yield and economic benefits. Soil fertility has declined and harvest has decreased, resulting in agricultural losses. Huaqiang equipment factory provides a complete set of professional organic fertilizer production equipment to help improve the agricultural soil environment. Three main reasons for the decline of soil fertility 1. The local land ...
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The Role of Portable Soil EC Detectors in Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Water Management
Agriculture is a crucial aspect of our global food supply chain, and proper soil management is essential for sustainable crop production. Portable soil EC detectors have become an invaluable tool for agricultural managers, providing them with real-time soil EC (electrical conductivity) readings that can help optimize crop growth and water management. In this article, we will explore the role of ...
By JXCT
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Application and principle of soil moisture sensor
Soil moisture sensor is a device for measuring soil moisture content. It plays a vital role in agricultural and environmental monitoring, allowing accurate assessment of soil conditions and timely intervention. In this article, we will explore the application and principle of soil moisture sensors. Soil moisture sensors work by measuring the electrical conductivity of soil. When soil contains ...
By JXCT
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Monitoring Soil Health with Advanced Soil Sensor Systems
Introduction: Soil health plays a crucial role in agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. Monitoring soil health is essential for farmers to make informed decisions about crop management practices, fertilizer application, and irrigation strategies. In recent years, advanced soil sensor systems have revolutionized the way we monitor and assess soil health parameters. This ...
By JXCT
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Restoring Long Term Soil Health in Haiti with Organic Compost
Last summer, we shared results from a research project that was taken on by master’s students at Cranfield University. The students compared the efficiency of SOIL’s organic compost, Konpòs Lakay, to commercial grade chemical fertilizers available on the market. This comparison was used two core Haitian crops: tomato plants and moringa trees. When the preliminary results ...
By SOIL Haiti
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Farm Dam Liners for Dam Lining Project in Kenya
Farm dam liners have the advantages of small permeability coefficient, large elongation, good environmental protection benefits (compared to concrete and clay materials anti-seepage), lightweight and softness, easy construction, strong regional adaptability, high factory production quality assurance rate, and more convenient operation and maintenance. In the field of anti-seepage, Farm dam liners ...
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Perceptions and practices of farmers towards the salinity problem: the case of Harran Plain, Turkey
The Harran region, located in the South-eastern part of Turkey, is facing an increasing salinity problem due to excessive and inefficient irrigation practices. In this paper, we survey 619 cotton producers in the region and analyse their perceptions and practices towards soil salinity. The survey results indicate that formal education and training are the central factors that determine the ...
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NPK compound fertilizer production line manufacturers talk about sulfur use methods
NPK compound fertilizer production line manufacturers often use sulfur to reduce soil pH value and improve saline alkali soil in agriculture. However, the use of sulfur as nutrient fertilizer in agricultural production has not attracted people's attention until recently. Sulfur is an inert, insoluble yellow crystalline solid. Commercially, it can be stored in the open air, and it remains ...
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Case Study: Maximizing Yield and Soil Health with Decisive Farming - The Story of Brad McDougald’s Farm
Brad McDougald’s 2,500-acre farm in Drumheller, Alta., experienced a challenging season with a dry spell leading to reduced yields. Yet, through strategic soil health management and the adoption of high-tech solutions from Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture, McDougald’s farm outperformed expectations, cementing his commitment to innovative farming practices for sustainable future ...
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Exactly How The New Pyrolysis Machines Can Make Waste Agricultural Products Into Money
As most people reside in or close to the cities all across the globe, many are surprised to learn that there is plenty of agricultural waste produced in farm areas. Actually, worldwide, there is about 998 million tonnes of organic waste produced every year. And, that amount actually makes up for huge percentage of all the solid waste on the planet. When you thought the area dump, or landfill, was ...
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Top 10 Advantages of Organic Fertilizers for Agriculture and Farming
Fertilizers supplement the nutrients already present in the soil. The fertilizing products can be vaguely classified as Organic or Natural Fertilizers and Synthetic or Man-Made Fertilizers. While synthetic or chemical fertilizers are concentrated, strong and quick enough to dissolve in the soil immediately, Organic Fertilizers for plants release nutrients slowly with time and often contain many ...
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NPK Compound Fertilizer Development and Fertilizer Plant Production
Chemical fertilizer provides nutrients for continuous agricultural production, but single chemical fertilizer hasn't high utilization rate, limited promotion ability to crops, and a large amount of application is not conducive to crop growth. NPK compound fertilizer production has become the main trend of fertilizer. The granulation process of NPK fertilizer production line can make basic ...
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Soil Management for Sustainable Agricultural Productivity in Bangladesh
Introduction: The 'rules of road' by which agricultural researchers measure the impact of their work are being restudied. The first conclusion is that it is impossible to choose between food needs of today and food needs of 100 years from now. Somehow the food production system in Bangladesh must keep pace with the demand that 9 million new mouths place on it every year. Second, the natural ...
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