horticulture Articles
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Compressibility Properties of a Horticultural Peat
The compressibility of a typical horticultural peat has been studied in the laboratory. Compressibility is an important factor in the processing of this material since volume governs the cost of shipping. The final reconstituted volume and the appearance of the peat after shipping must also be taken into account for marketing. Compression tests have been carried out on a horticultural peat from ...
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Book review: Proceedings of the Fifth International Postharvest Symposium
Proceedings of the Fifth International Postharvest Symposium, edited by F. Mencarelli and O. Tonutti. (Acta Horticulturae Number 682). International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). ISSN 0567 7572; ISBN 90 6605 648 7Keywords: book ...
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Labour... will this still exist in the future?
Everyone is aware that energy and water will be huge themes in international horticulture in the coming years. Suppliers particularly, as major steps have been made in this area in recent years. However, I do notice one prominent theme that people always miss: the increasing shortage of labour capacity. Workforce? If there’s one thing that isn’t in short supply in the world, ...
By Kubo Group
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Use of plant growth-promoting bacteria for biocontrol of plant diseases: principles, mechanisms of action, and future prospects
Laboratoire de Stress, Défenses et Reproduction des Plantes, Unité de Recherche Vignes et Vins de Champagne, UPRES EA 2069, UFR Sciences, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 51687 Reims Cedex 2, France, Agroscope FAW Wädenswil, Swiss Federal Research Institute for Fruit Production, Viticulture, and Horticulture, CH-8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic ...
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An application of land suitability evaluation for FTDP: a fuzzy MCDM approach
The main objective of this paper is to carry out Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) to arrive at the best alternative by accounting for uncertainties and spatial variability in the various elements. The present paper focuses on addressing uncertainty in the process of land suitability evaluation for horticultural projects area (mountains area in Syria). In this context, both fuzzy AHP and ...
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Greenhouse concentration and sustainable horticulture in densely populated areas
During the last two decades, the production value of the Belgian horticultural sector has increased substantially and represents almost a quarter of the total agricultural production value. Within the total production value of vegetables, greenhouse production represents almost half. Despite having so much importance, the greenhouse sector faces a lot of problems in relation to sustainability ...
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An empirical study of the underground economy in the Kingdom of Belgium
This article investigates the underground economy in Belgium. Although several government initiatives are attempting to combat underground economic activities, we found illegal foreign workers identifying opportunities and fulfilling market needs. Underground employment thus thrives in a variety of sectors, including the building sector, cleaning houses, delivery jobs, garage business, ...
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Mechanization of basic production processes in horticulture in conditions of insufficient number of personnel
The Orchard Contour Pruner in horticulture in condition of staff shortage. Part 1: Orchard Contour Pruner. Visa-free regime implementation and loyal attitude towards labor migration of EU member states - led to a massive outflow of labor resources from Ukraine. It is worth noting that both skilled and non-skilled workers leave the country. Providing wages at the level of Poland for example is ...
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1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) based technologies for storage and shelf life extension
1-MCP is an inhibitor of ethylene perception that can markedly affect ripening and/or senescence processes of many horticultural products. In general, 1-MCP delays ripening and senescence and reduces ethylene production, respiration, colour change and softening. Information about these effects is increasing rapidly and is available on a regularly updated website ...
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Environmental policies for agriculture in Europe
This study analyses the environmental policies in Europe and particularly in The Netherlands. Comprehensive analysis of their policy package, which includes environmental taxes, tax exemptions, and the voluntary environmental agreement are provided. Each method does seem to show significant effects to reduce the environmental bads. This paper also presents an economic analysis of the glasshouse ...
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Is Horticultural Science in Crisis? What is Needed to Assure Its Future?
"Kenya has a shortage of competent horticultural staff at institutional and commercial levels." "Horticulture is facing a crisis in the United Kingdom." "Is horticulture a withering field in the USA?" "Concerns over shortage of agriculture graduates In Australia." "Uganda's flower sector faces an imminent shortage of qualified managers and supervisors in flower firms." "New Zealand ...
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Project - Netherlands - specialty tomatoes
The increasing demand for their specialty tomatoes asked for a bigger cutting-edge greenhouse. The grower behind these specialty tomatoes purchased a plot of land in the Dutch horticultural development area called PrimAviera. Westland Greenhouse Projects was the turnkey contractor for the greenhouse and its equipment, including boiler room and co-generation installation of 4,400 ...
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What is the Future of Horticultural Science in Africa?
Horticulture is a labour intensive sector that is important for human wellbeing: 'agriculture supplies protein, carbohydrates and staple crops - but we would have a pretty boring life without horticulture.' Nevertheless, in many countries, faculties of agriculture and their departments of horticulture have been swallowed by schools of life or earth sciences. As a result horticulture gets ...
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Small Farmers Agri-business Consortium – Haryana - Case Study
SourceTrace is collaborating with Small Farmers Agri-business consortium (SFACH) and Haryana Horticulture Department, deploying its digital solutions to support the horticulture farmers of Haryana. Haryana Horticulture Department is committed to providing a responsive and effective mechanism for the welfare of farmers and farm-based communities and recognizes the need to harness the growing power ...
By SourceTrace
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Project - Green Deccan (Andhra Pradesh)
The dry weather conditions of Andhra Pradesh attract very less annual rainfall, leading to prolong droughts. This causes huge agrarian crisis and extreme despair for farming communities of the state. Thus, to eradicate these problems and strengthen Andhra’s agriculture, SankalpTaru is working out an action plan of planting varied fruit-bearing saplings on the lands of poor rural farmers by ...
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How to qualify for energy rebates on your LED installation
Rebate programs can be a great resource for growers looking to convert their grow lighting to LED technology, as it can help offset the large costs associated with a lighting installation. Energy companies like to offer these programs, since LEDs use less energy than traditional horticultural lighting and therefore reduce the impact on the electrical grid. To help you find what programs are ...
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What a joy to be able to grow in this - Case Study
Arc greenhouses are prized figureheads of Land in Sight Horticulture. The new, organic horticulture branch of care company Land in Zicht is an enrichment for Amersfoort. The company's clients in need of care have a fun, meaningful day out. And local residents enjoy picking sustainably grown vegetables and flowers for a small fee. "It's a resounding success, thanks in part to those fine ...
By Rovero
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Great Eccleston Show 2017
Great Eccleston & District Agricultural Society The next Great Eccleston Show is on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July 2017 The Great Eccleston Show is a two day event and is a showcase for every aspect of rural endeavour and the whole range of crafts and skills associated with the country. With cooking, handicraft, horticulture and local arts, this north west agricultural show is a big ...
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Indicators for objective determination of internal performance factors during postharvest operations
Work design traditionally focuses on machine capacities, and often neglects the role of people within the production processes. In order to successfully deploy and manage human resources during industrial processing operations (such as horticultural postharvest), adequate knowledge of process times is crucial. These often vary owing to external and internal factors. The internal factors depend on ...
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Project - Green Thar (Rajasthan)
Rajasthan comprises mostly of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert, facing low yields, scanty irrigation facilities, low fertility and high alkalinity of soil. In pursuit of creating lush green forest in middle of Thar, SankalpTaru is developing orchards of pomegranate and other fruit bearing trees by providing horticulture farming in the rural villages. This is enabling poor farmers to sustain ...
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