Organic Growing Articles & Analysis
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Protein feeds for animals play a vital role in their growth and reproductive functions. As essential nutrients, proteins are comprised of amino acids, which serve as the building blocks for muscle development, tissue repair, enzyme synthesis and hormonal production. Adequate protein intake ensures optimal growth rates, enhances productivity and supports overall health in livestock, horses and ...
Chetna Organic Agriculture Producer Company was established with the primary aim of enhancing the livelihood of tribal smallholder farmers dependent on rain-fed agriculture through making their farming systems more profitable and sustainable. Chetna promotes organic cotton farming and alongside undertakes participative research on the best package of practice depending on the agro-climatic ...
If we are going to make a real commitment for a green recovery in the UK we can’t solely rely on a few press-worthy commitments. We need a 'Grow Back Better' manifesto for food, farming and land use. The food we eat and the way we produce it must be a climate priority. ...
In order to meet the needs of agricultural fertilizer, the government should encourage some organic fertilizer equipment manufacturers to become the main production body of their own operation, so as to gain profits in the whole chain and make the service organizations grow rapidly. Promote the fertilizer production line to carry out horizontal ...
In order to meet the needs of agricultural fertilizer, the government should encourage some organic fertilizer equipment manufacturers to become the main production body of their own operation, so as to gain profits in the whole chain and make the service organizations grow rapidly. Promote the fertilizer production line to carry out horizontal ...
In South Tirol, arguably the home of the organic apple, you can find Biosüdtirol organic and sustainable apple farming. 250 apple farmers care for the apples with their hands, from the orchards till the packing. ...
The transition to organic wine grape growing can be seen as a high-risk process, and growers often wonder if positive results published by academic researchers will actually translate to their bottom lines once implemented in their vineyards. ...
Northern of Latvia is region where there are relatively many crops with ecological berry plantations – including currants. As a company, we had the opportunity to personally see it in June this year. Together with our dealer – the SIA POLTEH company we took part in the Farm’s Open Day ( which was organized by ones of the local berry’s producers. The event was accompanied ...
Our activated peroxygen technology is a perfect example of hard-hitting, effective chemistry that biodegrades within 20 minutes of its application, releasing only oxygen, water and organic acids. Our organic certified AXXE® herbicide biodegrades within 24-hours after effectively burning down weeds. ...
The plants benefit by using this extra nitrogen to compete with their neighbours by growing stronger and faster. Without the nodules along the plants’ roots, the bacteria could not exist, let alone function. ...
Seeking a sustainable alternative, he started growing and selling organic coffee beans on reclaimed land. Why coffee? ...
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In the present study, the toxic effects of 1‐hexyl‐3‐methylimidazolium chloride ([Hmim]Cl) in the soil on Vicia faba (V. faba) seedlings and the influences of [Hmim]Cl on the physicochemical properties of the soil were studied. The organic matter content, pH and conductivity of the tested soil were significantly altered at [Hmim]Cl concentrations greater than 1000 mg kg−1. ...
These compounds can be produced during anaerobic fermentation by the bacterium Clostridium acetobutylicum and a variety of related organisms growing on substrates such as potatoes, corn, rye, millet, cheese whey, apple pomace, algal biomass, (Woods, Trends in Biotechnology 13: 259-264, 1995) and soybean oil that can be used to enhance reductive dechlorination in ...
The environmentalist’s hatred primarily comes from the fact that to grow oil palm one generally cuts down a rainforest first, with the loss of virtually all species and services from those original forests. ...
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Their Challenge On the San Xavier Reservation near Tucson, Arizona, the Tohono O’odom Nation grows organic alfalfa for racing horses plus fruits and vegetables. Thanks to Singer Valve, San Xavier is home to a sophisticated flood irrigation system that consists of one 16” (400 mm) globe style and eight 16” angle style valves and five storage ...
This is true; properly training staff can be a significant burden on any organization. Simply providing training, tracking training, and measuring competence post-training involves substantial costs, multiple dedicated, full-time trainers, depending on the organization’s size – burdens that are significantly reduced if not entirely eliminated for ...
Salmon farming is a multi-billion dollar global industry facing considerable difficulties posed by growing pressure from environmental regulatory bodies. Because marine organisms grow on and “foul” synthetic nets, oxygen available to fish is reduced and infectious diseases and parasites can spread among the fish. ...
This article is about the responses the organic movement makes to various pressures on the alterity of farmers' markets (FMs) in Ireland. ...