cultivator Articles
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The future of agriculture: saving water with Hydroponic Crops
In the hydroponic crops, the plants complete their vegetative cycle without the necessity of using the soil. The water with mineral nutrition (total or partial) is provided through a solution in which the different essential nutrients for their development are dissolved. The future of modern agriculture goes through the optimal use of one of the most limited and most important resources: water. ...
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Cultivating the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
International corporate volunteerism gives future leaders real-life experience facing challenges in emerging markets and could create self-perpetuating sustainable businesses ntroduced by John Elkington two decades ago, the “triple bottom line” has helped shape the definition of sustainable business today. Giving equal importance to three indicators — social, environmental and ...
By Ensia
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Fish farming at Kontiolahti
At Kontiolahti Fish farm the cuttings of salmon, trout and rainbow trout are cultivated to juveniles. Spawn is hatched and the juveniles of 0+ age-class are farmed inside. The older juveniles are farmed outside in surface basins. The water flow is 100-170 l/s depending on the season. Situation in the beginning The oxygen rate of the becoming water to the farm was not enough time to time, only ...
By W-Rix Ltd
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Conjunctive effect of water productivity and cultivation pattern on agricultural water management
Agricultural water resources are scarce in Iran, and agricultural water management is essential to overcome this limitation. Determination of the water productivity index (WP) using the methods of optimization of cropping patterns and optimal water allocation is the most effective tool in water management in the agricultural sector. In this study, a non-linear optimization model was used to ...
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Drip Irrigation for Corn
Drip by Drip Irrigation for Corn: Revolutionizing Corn Cultivation Corn is the backbone of agriculture in many parts of the world, but growing it can be a challenge, especially in areas with water scarcity. That’s where drip irrigation comes in – a game-changing technology that’s revolutionizing corn cultivation. Drip by drip, this innovative method delivers water directly to ...
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Recent Papers on Water Reuse in Irrigation and Agriculture
The long-term goal of this research is to develop the infra-technologies to reclaim effluents from wastewater treatment plants and reuse them for agricultural water demands. The objectives of this were: 1) to study the effects of various wastewater treatment levels on crop growth and yields; 2) to determine the pollution loads from wastewater ...
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Corn Irrigation
Cultivating Success: The Secrets of Effective Corn Irrigation In the sprawling tapestry of agriculture, where every field tells a story of growth, one crucial chapter is written beneath the emerald leaves of corn stalks. Join us as we embark on a journey into the heart of cultivation, exploring the secrets that transform ordinary cornfields into flourishing landscapes. This is not just about ...
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Protecting and promoting traditional foods one woman at a time
Women and food-centric interventions through the NATURE+ Initiative aim to increase the resilience of rural women. This years’ International Day of Rural Women puts a spotlight on, “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All.” The CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions (NATURE+) aims to re-imagine, co-create and implement nature-positive, solutions-based agri-food systems ...
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Playing hide and seek below the soil
Below the soil of a diverse grassland area you’ll find a jungle of plant roots. It is also home to a wide variety of bacteria and fungi, of which some are pathogenic and looking for a host in the tangle of roots. It appears that this is much more difficult when there is a larger diversity of plants as the host plant is more able to hide among the varied crowd. Greater plant diversity ...
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Climate and Economic Benefits of Agroforestry Systems
Introduction Agriculture is well known as a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, but emerging practices in land management have the potential to curtail these emissions and reverse much of the ecological and climate harm caused by overly intensive systems. One such practice, cultivation and conservation of trees in agricultural practices, or agroforestry, is an important ...
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The manage database: nutrient load and site characteristic updates and runoff concentration data
The 'Measured Annual Nutrient loads from AGricultural Environments' (MANAGE) database was developed to be a readily accessible, easily queried database of site characteristic and field-scale nutrient export data. The original version of MANAGE, which drew heavily from an early 1980s compilation of nutrient export data, created an electronic database with nutrient load data and corresponding site ...
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Marine cultivation technology opening the door to the rich sources of clean energy in our oceans
Despite the growing demand and supply of renewable energy sources, we still rely on fossil fuels for much of our global energy. But deep below the ocean, there is a source of clean carbon energy waiting to be harvested, which will go a long way to reducing our dependence on oil, gas and coal – seaweed. A recent study in Nature Geoscience estimated that seaweed floating down to the depths ...
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3 Series PTO Shaft – Replacement of Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft
An 3 Series PTO shaft is a kind of drive shaft utilized to transfer the power of the tractor pto shaft into an instrument. It is distinguished by the three-splined design that is connected to it the PTO of the tractor. The 3 Series shafts for PTOs are usually constructed of aluminum or steel and come in various lengths and designs. Three Series PTO shafts can be utilized with a variety of ...
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How to Choose HDPE Pond Liner Sheet for Fish Pond Project in the Philippines?
In fact, in the Philippines, the geographical location and various conditions make people more interested in fish pond fish farming projects. The most common fish ponds are goldfish, tilapia, koi, tuna, Samara, Dilis (anchovies), Hito (catfish), Galunggong (mackerel), salmon, sardines, shrimp, squid, and others with low mercury content. Crabs and so on. The business of fish ponds in the ...
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Aviro D16 Drone: The way to respond to agricultural losses due to pests
Agriculture is the backbone of the critical industry, especially in Southeast Asia regions, and helps sustain food security worldwide. Notably, they produce prominent productions like rice and palm oil. Each region's most scenic coastline is subjected to the country's broadest range of geographical hazards. The sector currently faces some challenges, including a shortage of human ability, ...
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Worst Water Weeds #3: Duckweed
Duckweed makes our list of worst water weeds because it can be a huge nuisance to ponds and other still water bodies. There are many different species of this flowering floating aquatic plant, most of which are native, but at least one of which is exotic. What they all have in common, however, is that with the right conditions, they can become incredibly invasive and wreak havoc on other native ...
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The water we eat
Agriculture imposes a heavy and growing burden on Europe's water resources, threatening water shortages and damage to ecosystems. To achieve sustainable water use, farmers must be given the right price incentives, advice and assistance. Food is intrinsically bound to human wellbeing. Besides the importance of good food for good health and the pleasure we derive from eating, agricultural ...
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7N Series PTO Shaft – Replacement of Bondioli & Pavesi PTO Shaft
A 7N Series shaft is a kind of powered take-off (PTO) shaft specifically designed for use by agricultural equipment. It is distinguished through its 7N series yokes. These are a kind of pto u joint that permits the shaft to move to absorb shock. This makes it suitable for equipment subject to vibrations, for instance, balers and harvesters. SevenN Series PTO shafts are offered in a range of ...
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How To Start A Catfish Farming In Nigeria
Catfish farming in Nigeria is the cultivation of one or more finned fish primarily for commercial purposes. In this article, you will learn how to start your own successful catfish farming business in Nigeria. We will provide you with all catfish farming tips so you can start your own catfish farming for profit. In terms of aquaculture, catfish farming is the most profitable in Nigeria. By the ...
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Organic Fertilizer Benefits
Organic Fertilizer Benefits – Why not use synthetic fertilizers? It’s a reasonable question. After all, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium ARE chemicals, so where is the advantage in these bags of heavy, grainy stuff, that need to be measured and mixed and then dug in, when you can just pick up a small plastic bottle of the blue stuff? There are several organic fertilizer benefits, ...
By Organiksa SA
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