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Vivit Ranch Pty Ltd is a farming initiative introducing new technologies in farming and organic livestock to the local community of the Eastern Cape. The shareholders aim to develop a sustainable, profitable and unique business model to ensure continuous improvement and organic growth of the ranch. We will achieve this by ...
Grain cleaner or as it is also called - sorter, grain cleaner, trier. is a specially designed machine for a single task - cleaning grain and various crops. As far back as 1313, ancient China pioneered the use of a rotating fan that created an airflow to separate chaff from grain, but this was still a long way from the separator in the form we are used to today The first grain cleaner with ...
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At Fa. Bisschops we grow Dahlia bulbs, among other things. And we have been doing so with great care and attention for ...
Agriculture has always been a fundamental part of human civilization, providing the food and resources necessary for survival. However, as the global population continues to rise and climate change presents new challenges, the need for efficient agriculture farm management has become increasingly critical. Implementing modern technologies and innovative practices can help optimize productivity, ...
We We are partnering with Southern Piedmont organic and conventional diverse vegetable farmers through an enhanced incentives program. Farmers will be asked to add cover crops to their vegetable rotation. We will monitor greenhouse gas emissions, soil health benefits, economic impacts, and social barriers to the adoption of using cover crops versus not using cover crops on their fields. This ...
Poultry farming: organic or free-range Organic hens Organic hens must be raised in an environment that strictly complies with regulations. ...
In the modern context, raising laying hens has become a topic of great interest, with an increasing focus on organic egg production and free-range farming. These farming methods are often seen as more humane and sustainable than intensive battery farming, but they also present their own unique challenges. ...
Pheromones are chemical substances that are secreted by an organism and are capable of triggering a response in another organism of the same species. ...
These proteins, derived from various sources, have shown great potential in effectively targeting and eliminating pests while minimizing the negative impact on non-target organisms and the environment. Insecticidal proteins are naturally occurring proteins that have evolved in various organisms as a defense mechanism against pests. They can be found in ...
This translates into more efficient nutrient use by crops, leading to increased agricultural productivity. Sustainable Farming Practices The integration of wood charcoal making machines into agriculture fosters sustainable practices. ...
Aquasend Beacon® Installed at Global Organic Farm, Inc. Global Organic Farm, Inc., an aquaculture farm in Desert Center, CA, owned and operated by Gwan Thio, recently deployed an Aquasend Beacon.The initial deployment consisted of one buoy in one pond. ...
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Next Generation Sensors BV (NGS) is developing a solution that can detect whether the food, in this specific case tomatoes are farmed using organic (bio) or conventional practices. The solution employs a rapid ambient sampling system and classification software developed by NGS and HAL 3F system from Hiden Analytical to find and classify the differences between ...
It has the additional benefit of improving soil quality by boosting organic matter. Best of all, manure is often inexpensive or comes at no cost. ...
A greenhouse organic tomato and cucumber grower saved his crop during extreme drought with Sensoterra sensors, and improved yield with soil moisture data. ...
On the 15th of October, 2022, the international community celebrates the world’s hardworking rural women whose labor helps deliver global food security. This year’s theme, “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All,” recognizes the essential roles that rural women and girls play in producing crops, rearing livestock, and processing and distributing foodstuffs - in short, ...
Avocado is a fruit that is considered a superfood also called "green gold" and has an increasingly widespread use making the export industry grow exponentially. Global avocado production is expected to reach 12 million tons by 2030, 3 times more than in 2010, according to data from Rabobank. One of the biggest logistical challenges is to ensure that the product arrives in the best conditions and ...
Oxygen is one of the most important assets to each aqua farm. Protecting it is critical. These are quotes taken directly from farmers regarding oxygen. ...
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While augmentative releases of beneficial insects and mites are becoming increasingly popular in vineyards, it is still rare to find a grower in California with over a decade’s worth of experience using augmentative biological control. David Gates is the senior vice president of vineyard operations at Ridge Vineyards, a winery with a facility in Sonoma County and another one in the Santa ...
“The future of berry production and farming in California in general, will be without any fumigation. How do you combat that? ...
Probably the most cost-intensive and time-consuming operation in organic farming is the elimination of weeds at different stages of plant development. ...