Crop Cultivation News
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Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions
On the north-central plains of Sri Lanka, in the small rural village in Galenbindunuwewa, a community of maize farmers are reshaping their farming practices to respond to the growing challenges posed by climate change. They recently welcomed researchers from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and a delegation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food ...
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Post-Harvest Loss: Factors And How To Solve It
In our globalized world, we are all interconnected in one way or another. It means that what we do affects other people and the environment somehow. One of the ways we affect the environment is through food production and consumption. There is a lot of waste created in this process, called post-harvest loss. Post-harvest loss is the loss of food that occurs after it is harvested. Food does not ...
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Streamlining Wood Processing: Zibo Chenze’s Complete Wood Handling System
Streamlining Wood Processing: Zibo Chenze’s Complete Wood Handling System In the dynamic landscape of the paper pulp and wood-based panel industry, the efficiency of wood handling from logs to chips is paramount. Zibo Chenze Machinery stands at the forefront, offering a comprehensive wood handling system that transforms raw logs into high-quality wood chips. Let’s delve into the key ...
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Balancing Act: Reconciling the Laws of Minimum and the Maximum
Does going to the extreme in fertilizer application overcome yield limitations? When it comes to plant development and yield, imbalance is more likely to threaten soil health, production and your pocketbook. Instead, achieving nutrient balance is crucial to crop success. With that in mind, we reflect on the often-perceived conflicting theories – Liebig’s Law of Minimum and ...
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Unveiling of “ground-breaking” sugar beet cleaner loader
Embarking on a new era in sugar beet technology, CTM has introduced the Optimus – a state-of-the-art sugar beet cleaner loader. Following 25 years of success with the CTM9000 series, the Optimus is designed to tackle the evolving challenges faced by modern farmers during the harvesting process. ...
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IOC Mission To Slovenia
The IOC’s Olive Growing, Olive Oil and Environment Unit travelled to Slovenia from 14 to 17 February at the request of the European Union and following an invitation of the country’s Institute for Oliveculture (IZO), headed by Maja Podgornik. The visit was centred around the organisation of a workshop on fertilisation and cryptogamic diseases of the olive tree. The IOC delegation also ...
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First-of-its-kind haulm topper introduced for harvest ’24
Grimme UK is to introduce a new German-made three-bed folding haulm topper in time for 2024’s potato harvest. The Toppa 600 is the first-ever folding haulm topper to be built in Germany with dual two-row toppers at the rear and a two-row topper at the front, to span six rows in total. Designed for the UK’s 90cm rows, the Toppa 600 offers hydraulic depth control, a floating frame so ...
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Why are alien invasive plants a problem?
You’ve probably heard that we need to combat the spread of alien species, but is this a problem we should be concerned about? For those of us living around the Oslo Fjord (Norway), have experienced the Pacific oyster. Where we used to be able to walk barefoot on the beaches just a few years ago, it is now densely populated with razor-sharp Pacific oysters. Without natural predators, it has ...
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Pivot Bio Growers Receive $6M+ since FY2022 for Improved Nitrogen Management
Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, today announced that its sustainability program, N-OVATOR™, has paid over $6 million to growers for implementing better nitrogen management practices since its launch in 2022. N-OVATOR™ provides prompt, annual payments to growers and is the first insetting program to focus on nitrous oxide emissions. Repeatable by design and ...
By Pivot Bio
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Calcium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate & solvents CAS NO.: 26264-06-2
Calcium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate H.S code 3402.9000Calcium Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate CAS NO.: 26264-06-2CAS 68953-96-8、68584-23-6Molecular weight: 691.05Molecular formula: C36H58CaO6S2EINECS no.247 - 557 - 8Customs code :340290Performance and Use:1. CaDDBS is a yellow to brownish transparent viscous liquid.2. Soluble in methanol, toluene, xylene and other organic solvents.3. It is a lipophilic ...
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Empowering Malawi`s Agricultural Growth: A Transformative Impact
Southern Irrigation has joined forces with the Timotheos Foundation in Malawi, an agricultural country that has been rated the poorest country on earth. Malawi is one of the world’s most impoverished and least developed nations, and it is making an effort to overcome decades of underdevelopment, corruption, and the impact of AIDS, which claims the lives of thousands every year. ...
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Protecting Building Occupants from Pesticide Exposure Hazards
Pesticides are inherently toxic and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes them as chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. These pests include bacteria, fungi, and other organisms, in addition to insects and rodents. With regards to pesticide use and indoor air quality, EPA shares information from a study that found 75% of U.S. households used at least one pesticide ...
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CloudLIMS Features its Future-Ready, No Upfront Cost LIMS for Cannabis, Hemp, & Psychedelics Labs at MJBizCon 2023
CloudLIMS, a leading SOC 2 and ISO 9001 compliant laboratory informatics company, is pleased to announce its participation in MJBizCon 2023 from November 28 – December 1 in Las Vegas, USA. CloudLIMS is delighted to showcase its secure, zero upfront cost, out-of-the-box Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) purpose-built for cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics labs at booth 2921. The ...
By CloudLIMS
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Lam Tak Group Expands Presence with New Office in Indonesia
Lam Tak Group, a leading name in the dairy feed ingredient supply, is pleased to announce the expansion of its footprint into Indonesia, a move aimed at enhancing domestic trading capabilities and streamlining local payment transactions. Key Services Offered: Food Waste Management: Lam Tak Group specializes in the collection and responsible handling of factory-dried food waste and by-products, ...
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Fully Automatic Commercial Coffee Machine Milk Gear Pump
Fully Automatic Commercial Coffee Machine Milk Gear Pump With the continuous advancement of modern society, the application of automatic commercial coffee machines in the coffee industry is becoming increasingly widespread. Among them, the milk pump, as a crucial component, plays a pivotal role in the performance and user experience of coffee machines. We understand your systems, challenges and ...
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Data-driven breakthroughs and the future of agriculture at the CGIAR Digital Innovation Workshop
Encouraging innovation and inclusivity in the agriculture sector was the focus of experts and other stakeholders during the “National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Digital Innovation and Inclusion” held in New Delhi. Organized as part of the CGIAR Initiative on Digital Innovation, it brought together research teams from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the ...
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The Crucial Role of BPI Certified Compostable Products
In the global pursuit of environmentally responsible waste management solutions, the significance of BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) Certified Compostable stands as a cornerstone of sustainable practices. These certified products play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of waste disposal by ensuring that biodegradable items meet stringent standards for effective ...
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Engaging youth in agripreneurship calls for a shift in the “dirty” industry mindset
Youth is key in Malawi. According to the 2018 census, half of the population falls in the 10–35-year bracket, an age that is full of energy, creativity, and innovation and that is transitioning into the labor market. But agriculture is not generally seen as an opportunity, particularly among the youth. Rather, they perceive it as a “dirty job” that only those without any options ...
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Irrigation Pump Intake Filter - Wedge Wire Screen
Our irrigation pump intake filters are made up of wedge wire screens. The design of the wedge wire intake screen is intended to improve agricultural efficiency and prevent the entry of debris, sediment, and other contaminants into the irrigation system. The irrigation pump intake filter ensures that the water supplied to crops is clean and free from particles that could clog pipes, and nozzles, ...
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Countries commit USD 890 million to accelerate agricultural innovation and address climate and food crises
CGIAR, the world’s largest publicly-funded agricultural research network, has secured more than USD 890 million to accelerate progress against the ongoing global food and climate crises. With this funding, CGIAR will expand its work supporting smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries to shape more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems, reduce emissions from ...
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