Plant Nursery Articles
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Protecting and promoting traditional foods one woman at a time
Women and food-centric interventions through the NATURE+ Initiative aim to increase the resilience of rural women. This years’ International Day of Rural Women puts a spotlight on, “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All.” The CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive Solutions (NATURE+) aims to re-imagine, co-create and implement nature-positive, solutions-based agri-food systems ...
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For cut hydrangeas, this greenhouse is ideal - Case Study
Hydrangea grower Hendrik Muilwijk from Stolwijk (NL) is happy with Rovero tunnel: Young hydrangea grower Hendrik Muilwijk bought a small nursery with an old greenhouse in 2018. A good year later, this one went to the ground and he built himself, with the help of befriended construction workers, a Rovero arch greenhouse. "That one suits me very well. From early June to mid-November, I cut ...
By Rovero
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Rovero Systems BV has a new director - Case Study
Greenhouse pioneer Robert Poljet bids farewell to Rovero! There has been a change of heart at Rovero. Robert Poljet, who led the foil greenhouse builder for more than twelve years, is going to enjoy his retirement. Jacco van Delden is taking over the reins and is ending up in a comfortable position, which was created by Poljet's successful work. His successor wants to continue to grow and ...
By Rovero
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Roll-Air greenhouse creates experience at Intratuin Barneveld - Case Study
Rovero is having a lot of success with the Roll-Air greenhouse. This revolutionary greenhouse is usually used in nurseries, but the system has now also been built for the first time in a garden centre in our country. Intratuin Barneveld has the scoop. Jan van Hemert (Rovero) and Ton Uljee (Intratuin Barneveld) give us a detailed look at the new greenhouse. Intratuin Barneveld has the scoop. ...
By Rovero
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Molter BV expands nursery with foil greenhouse of over 1,400 m2
Perennial plant grower Molter BV in Noordwijkerhout (NL) is making good progress. The new strategy and a new Rovero film greenhouse offer more space for activities at the beginning of the chain: breeding, tissue culture and the propagation of plants from seed, cuttings and tissue culture. "We are scaling down the actual cultivation of plants, but in terms of added value we are growing nicely," ...
By Rovero
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What is an Artesian Growing System?
The Artesian Growing System is a gravity-fed wicking system which supplies water to the base of a container from where it is wicked up to the plant. At the heart of the system is our Artesian Water Control Valve. This special float valve won’t release water until the water from its previous release has been taken up by the plant. In this way the plant is always assured of fresh oxygen-rich ...
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Due to the need for higher temperature, it is necessary to sprinkle some warm water on the leaves regularly. Plants placed in a dry environment can put a layer of wet small gravel in the flower pot to promote the growth of plants. Seedlings are planted from March to April in spring, or preferably from September to October in winter. Sowing before the frost season. In winter, please manage ...
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Versatile 52mm Drainage Cell - Case Study
The 52mm drainage cell has been used as normally in two guises. Firstly as a TurfcellTM grass reinforcement such as at Natural Designer Homes , a display home in Casuarina NSW. The photograph of the driveway is from about 1year ago, some 4 years from installation. As there are several cars in the family as well as work trucks the installation looks quite good. ...
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What Types of Farm Animals Can Use Dura Trac Flooring?
Part of running a farm is making sure you have the best set up for your livestock. Advancements in technology have led to Dura Trac flooring, a great way to help keep your livestock healthy by providing a solid, clean environment for them to traverse in their stalls. Can all farm animals can use Dura Trac flooring? Whether you have small animals or large ones, Dura Trac flooring can provide the ...
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Project - Artificial Reefs
In collaboration with local fishermen, we are installing a network of simple, low cost artificial reefs to act as alternative fishing grounds, relieving pressure of over-fished reefs Our first artificial reef project was launched in October 2016 in the Bay of Ranobe. We install simple, affordable, and replicable artificial reefs on degraded patch reefs across the Bay of Ranobe to act as ...
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Project - Reef Restoration
We adopt a two-step process known as 'coral gardening' to actively restore degraded reefs Since the majority of coral reef habitats within the bay have been heavily degraded due to bleaching, sedimentation, and over-fishing, it is imperative to implement an active, sustainable and widespread restoration programme in order to prevent total collapse of this vital ecosystem. Therefore, we have been ...
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Talk about the Benefits of the Nursery Seedlings
Today I want to talk to you about the benefits of the plug seedlings of the nursery seeding planter. Everyone knows that the plug planter is relatively common in our lives. Using it can bring us many benefits. Below, the editor will briefly explain to you what are the advantages of the tray planter? 1. The main substrates for plug seedlings are peat soil, vermiculite, perlite, and other light ...
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Preparing for a new Arrival? Start with a Safe Nursery
When expecting a new addition to the family, certain items always seem to make the baby shower gift list: car seat, crib, clothing, blankets, cuddle toys, bottles and plenty of diapers! We have a few to add to help enhance safety and convenience in your home as you prepare for the new little person in your life. When you start with Leviton quality products, you can rest assured that they will ...
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Precision Feeding: a Modern Swine Feeding Solution
Precision feeding as a modern solution for swine feeding to individual requirements and capturing the most value in your farm operation The Banff Pork Seminar is a technology transfer meeting for the pork industry that has been held in Banff, Alberta, Canada since 1972. The conference program is coordinated by the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science, University of ...
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Borås found a way to avoid evacuation of a nursery school – saving at least SEK 1,5 million - Case Study
Kristinegården nursery school in Borås Stad There are seven groups in the nursery school with children aged 1-5 Built in 1975 The Challenge Kristinegården nursery school has suffered from indoor air quality problems for a long time. Borås Stad decided that a new nursery school should be built to replace Kristinegården, but there was no decision when the ...
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Providing Warmth for Piglets with Dura Trac Farrowing Floors
Providing warmth for piglets is essential in the development, growth, and raising of a healthy animal. That begs the question, “how do you do that?” One way to provide warmth for piglets is through the use of Dura Trac farrowing floors. These floors are designed for traction and have a mesh layout which makes the cleanup of piglets much easier. Dura Trac also provides many options ...
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Livestock Ventilation System Design Series - Part 2: Natural & Mechanical Ventilation
This blog is Part Two of our three-part series highlighting livestock ventilation system designs, with a focus on natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation. Read Part One here. Livestock ventilation systems contribute not only to animal health, leading to a higher-quality finished product and better profitability, but also to the health of their caretakers. The type of ventilation system ...
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A Budget Friendly Farrowing Feeding Solution
Focus: The New Gestal Swine Feeding System Optimizing Farrowing Sow Feeding at a Budget Price Pork producers are trying to improve the way they work. They wish to make effective decisions, increase cost savings, and improve sow performance and profitability. They also have to deal with challenges such as labor management. Since the owners of Jyga Technologies are pork producers too, they face ...
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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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It Takes Guts
If there’s one thing we know about pigs, it’s their love for food. A lot of food. We even use the terms such as “eat like a pig” or “pigging out.” Since swine are always on the lookout for their next meal, make sure the feed you’re putting in front of them will have a positive impact on their health and life-stage needs. Today, pork producers face ...
By Diamond V
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