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Homosassa Springs Dream Home - Case Study
Septic shouldn't be a nightmare for a Dream Home A single-family residence located upon the environmentally sensitive main basin of the Homosassa River in Homosassa Springs Florida (near Orlando) had big plans for their old Florida "vernacular" home design. They had major set-backs from the beginning due to the lot size and location; they also began construction without the proper permits and not ...
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Sub Surface Drip Irrigation
The Future of Agriculture: Exploring the Benefits of Sub Surface Drip Irrigation The future of agriculture is intertwined with advancements in irrigation methods, particularly those that prioritize efficiency and sustainability. A promising strategy is sub surface drip irrigation, a technique that directly delivers water to the root zone of plants. This method not only optimizes water usage but ...
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Tips for Outdoor Deck Maintenance
An outdoor deck is an extension of your home and this will provide a space for you to relax and entertain guests. But to ensure the safety and functionality of the deck along with its aesthetic appeal, you need to carry-out regular ...
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Natural Aroma Chemicals Are Taken from Nature, Such As Plants and Animals
Unlike aroma chemicals, which are produced through chemical synthesis, natural aroma chemicals are complex compounds derived from natural resources, including trees, flowers, plants and animals. Their origins can be traced back to the beginning of recorded time. The Egyptians used the tree resins frankincense (olibanum) and myrrh, burned as incense to appease the gods [1]. And the Classic Herbal, ...
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Case Study: Advancing Soil Health and Sustainability at Kunz Farm with Decisive Farming
Kunz Farm in Beiseker, Alta., is a multifaceted operation focused on a sustainable future. With Pat Kunz at the helm, alongside his family, the farm has embraced soil health as the foundation for long-term success in their wheat, canola, barley, and pea rotation, as well as their cow-calf and feedlot ...
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New tractor-driven emergency pump BA160L
BBA Pumps is expanding its range of tractor pumps with a new emergency pump designed for flood control. The BA160L is a dry prime centrifugal pump mounted on a robust tractor frame. With a capacity of 10 m3/min and a variety of user friendly features, it is a real must-have for water management ...
By BBA Pumps BV
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Factors affecting seasonal mortality of rosy bitterling (Rhodeus ocellatus kurumeus) embryos on the gills of their host mussel
I investigated the seasonal change in factors affecting embryonic mortality in the rosy bitterling, Rhodeus ocellatus kurumeus, a freshwater fish that spawns on the gills of living unionid mussels. Research was conducted in a small pond during 1999 and 2001 in which bitterling were provided with Anodonta sp. mussels for spawning. Bitterling spawned between April and July, peaking mid–late May. ...
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Uses of winery and distillery effluents in agriculture: characterisation of nutrient and hazardous components
ABSTRACTTwenty-one samples of winery and distillery effluents were collected from different Spanish winery and distillery industries. Electrical conductivity, pH, redox potential, density, organic charge (chemical oxygen demand, biological oxygen demand, total, volatile and suspended solids, oxidisable organic C and polyphenols) and contents of plant nutrients and heavy metals were analysed. The ...
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Motivations for organic farming among farmers from Malopolska Province, Poland
Poor condition of Polish agriculture, clean soil environment and extensive methods of production make Poland particularly suitable for developing environmentally friendly forms of farming. In the last decade the number of people who have decided to convert from old, conventional farms to new, environmentally friendly ones, has markedly increased. The objective of this study was to find out what ...
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Global marine fisheries resources: status and prospects
This paper discusses the current status of the world's fisheries and their prospects for the future, from the perspective of the economics discipline. We focus on governance institutions within which fisheries are conducted, discussing their evolution during the post WW II period with particular emphasis on the jurisdiction extension codified by the Law of the Sea Convention in 1982. We discuss ...
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Microbial community composition and reactor performance during hydrogen production in a UASB reactor fed with raw cheese whey inoculated with compost
This study investigated the microbial community developed in a UASB reactor for hydrogen production and correlated it to reactor performance. The reactor was inoculated with kitchen waste compost and fed with raw cheese whey at two organic loading rates, 20 gCOD/Ld and 30 gCOD/Ld. Hydrogen production was very variable, using an OLR of 30 gCOD/Ld averaged 1.0 LH2/Ld with no methane produced under ...
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Continuity and change forces in Indian automobile industry: a case of tractor company
In an organisation, continuity and change always go side by side. In the current business scenario, the 'continuity' and 'change' are found of great importance. In the past, there was a lot of emphasis on 'managing the change' in the business. The efforts for managing the change in the organisation are found to lead towards a lot of turbulence or end up with the chaos. The management of ...
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The role of information and communication technologies and logistics organisation in the economic performance of Sicilian fruit and vegetable enterprises
Through a direct survey conducted on a sample of firms operating in the Sicilian fruit and vegetable sector, the present study provides an empirical evidence on the degree of diffusion of ICTs as well as on relationships with the regional distribution system. To pursue this goal, a multiple regression analysis model was implemented to identify which factors affect more the economic results of ...
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A simulation study on effects of exposure to a combination of pesticides used in an orchard and tuber crop on the recovery time of a vulnerable aquatic invertebrate
The aim of the conducted work was to assess whether populations effects and recovery times increase when a population of a vulnerable aquatic invertebrate is exposed to concentrations of one or multiple pesticides. The two sets of pesticide combinations are typical for orchard and tuber crops in The Netherlands. Exposure concentrations were predicted using the FOCUS step three modelling ...
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Tilapia Fingerlings Feed formulation and Pellet Processing
Tilapia fingerlings feed formulation and feed processing technology are significant for tilapia farming. Here we offer the detailed information to help feed pellet production. 1. Feed Formula of Tilapia Fingerlings 2. Basic demands for feed pellet processing: Receiving Different Types of Raw Materials; Storing Raw Materials; Cleaning Raw Ingredients; Grinding Raw Materials; Feed Material ...
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Modeling fish production for Southern California's petroleum platforms
California's oil platforms are nearing the end of their productive lives, and therefore will be decommissioned in the near future. These structures have been shown to be important habitat for both settlement and growth for reef fishes. Important information on the biological effects (i.e. loss of biomass and production) of different decommissioning options has not yet been explored in detail. ...
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Interactive effects of temperature and glyphosate on the behavior of blue ridge two‐lined salamanders, Eurycea wilderae
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the potential interactive effects of stream temperatures and environmentally relevant glyphosate‐based herbicide concentrations on movement and anti‐predator behaviors of larval Eurycea wilderae (Blue Ridge two‐lined salamander). Larval salamanders were exposed to one of four environmentally relevant glyphosate concentrations (0.00 µg a.e./L, ...
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Global transcriptomic profiling in barramundi Lates calcarcifer from rivers impacted by differing agricultural land‐uses
Most catchments discharging into the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) lagoon have elevated loads of suspended sediment, nutrients, and pesticides, including photosystem II inhibiting herbicides, associated with upstream agricultural land use. To investigate potential impacts of declining water quality on fish physiology, RNASeq was used to characterize and compare the hepatic transcriptomes of ...
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Maximising herbicide efficiency - Case Study
The most important component in achieving an effective and efficient spray solution will always be the water source, so in hard water areas, using a good quality water conditioner is essential to prevent chemical breakdown and maximise herbicide performance. Around the country water can range from soft to hard and its pH can also vary depending on location. From Yorkshire down to the south coast ...
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Dry Organic Fertilizer Factory - Case Study
The Dry Organic Fertilizer Plant is one of the most important parts of the Gonen Renewable Energy Complex. Digestate from the biogas plant is processed to organic and organomineral fertilizers in this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and made available to Turkish Farmers and the General ...
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