Mulching Articles
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Plastics in agriculture: Which are suitable?
Plastics have been an unavoidable part of life for many years, and they have now crept into almost industry that there is. However, when it comes to agriculture, farmers have found that they have needed to be careful which plastics they use. This is because some can be harmful to the environment and the crops that they grow. However, there are also some plastics which have proved to be essential ...
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Compost, manure, Topsoil, and mulch, Understanding the difference
It’s essential to know how to use organic materials to get the most out of your plants while landscaping your yard or setting up a new garden. Organic waste can be efficiently mixed and composted with the help of the waste composting machine. Mulch, compost, and Topsoil are three of the most commonly used materials. It’s essential to consider the differences between ...
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Root feeding of plants in the conditions of No-Till technology
About 6.5 million hectares of agricultural land in Ukraine are either degraded or unproductive. Above mentioned data are provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. According to the opinion of other experts, impoverished soils occupy much bigger area and consist about 15 million hectares. The decrease in the amount of humus and the general deterioration of land is ...
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Balancing demand and crop rotation guides North Carolina family farm
When brothers Wyatt and Frank Scott returned home to their Lucama, North Carolina family farm after earning degrees from NC State University in 2016, they planted 18 acres of sweet potatoes. This year, 200 acres of the root vegetable will be hand harvested off of 46” beds and they have plans to build infrastructure to expand even further. It has become the farm’s number two cash crop ...
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Can horticulture go from blue to green water?
#WaterMakesItPossible. That is so true for the millions of us that have been appreciating our green spaces and growing plants to keep us happy and busy through the recent Covid-19 lockdowns. Getting the watering right is probably the greatest challenge with our efforts either resulting in our plants dying, surviving or thriving. Although it might seem simple to ‘just add water to the ...
By Waterwise
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Why to use sulphur coated urea fertilizer
With the continuous improvement of the level of agricultural science and technology, the promotion of high-yield varieties, the improvement of land re cultivation index, and the vigorous development of economic crops, flowers and urban greening. The growth of crops and the ecological balance of nutrients in the soil are becoming more and more serious, and the phenomenon of crop sulfur deficiency ...
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Resilient Farming in Avocado and Citrus Orchards
This article was initially published on Freshfruitportal.com. Environmentally sustainable agriculture is not only a way to meet new customer demands or to respond to increasing pressure from regulators. Many growers implement more environmentally sustainable practices first and foremost because they believe it is the most effective way to grow food in an economically viable way, whether or not ...
By UAV-IQ, LLC.
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Method of composting chicken manure for garden
Chicken manure, duck manure, cattle manure and other animal manure can be recycled through composting, and then made into organic fertilizer for use in the garden. Chicken manure compost is not only environmental protection, to solve the problem of pollution, but also conducive to the growth of garden plants. Different from the fertilizer products made by professional organic fertilizer ...
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Bulk Bagging for Mulch and Top Soil
BULK BAGGING FOR MULCH AND TOP SOIL – RMGROUPS INSTALLATION ENGINEERS ARE IN FINLAND WITH OUR CUSTOMER WHO SUPPLY TOP SOIL, MULCH AND SMALL AGGREGATES. With 40 years experience in the industry, our customer specialises in earth and environmental materials, soils, mulch and aggregates. The system that will work best for them is the BB150-C bulk bagger. The BB150-C can fill up to 2 bags a ...
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How to plant tomatoes: 7 Common mistakes when Growing Tomatoes in Pots
The lure of growing your own organic, sun-ripened tomatoes is what gets many of us into veggie gardening - even when our only growing space is a pot. Here are some simple tips to ensure that you avoid the common mistakes and enjoy a good crop of tasty tomatoes, even if you are restricted to growing a plant in a pot. 1. START BY GETTING THE BASICS RIGHT. Tomatoes are large, vigorous plants that ...
By Flower Power
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Combat insect and crop disease after harvest
Maize harvest is particularly early this season. It also means early preparation to remove stalk stubble so insects like corn borers and leafrollers have no chance to leave everlasting damage to future crops. The Major Cyclone mower is designed for this purpose: to destroy the tough crop stubble. Conventional mulchers – including flails – quickly reach their limits in the fields and ...
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Project Fleurieu Aquatic Centre - Case Study
LOCATION Corner Ocean Rd & Waterport Rd, Hayborough SA 5211 PROJECT COMPLETION March 2017 Ecodynamic’s South Australian team construct both hard and soft scapes for the region’s new leisure centre. Fleurieu Aquatic Centre opened its doors to the community on 25 March 2017, providing the region’s rapidly growing population with a new community focus for recreation, ...
By Ecodynamics
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How to guarantee optimal vegetable growing - a precision seed drill
Precise seeding is the key to production of high-quality crops. MAX PNEUMATIC seed drills are modern machines for seeding of various vegetable species, being differently formed and sized. As a result, it successfully sows almost all kinds of seeds, such as: carrots, parsley, cabbage, radish, onion, beetroot, etc. Moreover, it has been designed to meet the farmers needs and vegetable market ...
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What is the Market Prospect of Sweet Potato Deep Processing?
Sweet potato is one of the world's major food crops and one of the four major crops in China. China is still in its infancy in the research and comprehensive development of the sweet potato utilization project. Most of the sweet potato products stay in the rough processing of sweet potato, sweet potato vermicelli and sweet potato starch. The value that sweet potato is not well known to most ...
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Wood Mulches to Use in the Vegetable Garden
Mulches cover the soil, control weed growth, preserve moisture and maintain soil temperature. Any vegetable garden will benefit from the use of mulch, especially in dry winters. Organic mulches also add organic matter to the soil, thus helping in the growth of plants. According to a study, a vegetable garden that uses mulch produces 50 percent more vegetables than an unmulched vegetable patch. ...
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Landscaping Ideas With Stone Mulch
Landscape work takes a lot of effort and involves a lot of cost. Often, people are confused whether to use stone mulch in landscaping or use organic material. There are pros and cons to both approaches, and the decision will depend on the kinds of plants you have in the garden and the climate in which they are growing. Organic mulch is cheaper than stone mulching but it does not last very long, ...
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Rubber Mulch Mats For Your Home And Garden
If you ever wondered, what is rubber mulch and how are rubber mulch mats used, well here is your answer. Rubber mulch mats are recycled products made from old tires after the metallic parts have been stripped off. They are commonly used in playgrounds to cover the ground. The soft and bouncy material provides protection for children in case they fall off from the swings or the slide. Their shock ...
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Adaptation and mitigation of climate change in vegetable cultivation: a review
Climate change is an unavoidable phenomenon of natural and anthropogenic origin against which mitigation and adaptation are required to reduce the magnitude of impact and vulnerability, to avoid risk in vegetable farming and to ensure sustainable livelihoods of the agricultural community. Genetic improvement of vegetable crops is an appropriate adaptation strategy to cope with climate change ...
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What’s Best For Long Grass – A Topper Or A Flail Mower?
After a few spring showers all of a sudden our pastures and meadows are becoming jungles as the grass shoots up overnight. If you’re in the market for a mower to attach to your compact tractor or quad bike, there are lots to choose from. Perhaps too much… With the bewildering range of different mowers available, what’s best for your needs? Topper Mowers – Takes The ...
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Two Great Brands Grow Together as ECBVerdyol
ErosionControlBlanket.com and Verdyol Plant Research are pleased to announce that merging of their operations, resulting in the launch of a single, more customer focused brand, ECBVerdyol. “ECBVerdyol represents the bringing together of two strong organizations, and an incredible depth of established products”, said Mark Myrowich, CEO, ECBVerdyol. “As a unified company, ...
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