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Pig manure organic fertilizer production line has great effect and obvious advantages

In agricultural production activities, the breeding industry is also a group that can not be ignored, and the amount of waste water produced every day is also huge. If we can effectively use these "wastes", it can not only help solve the problem of stacking, but also increase revenue. Take pig manure for example, the use of pig manure organic fertilizer production line can effectively solve the ...

Apr. 13, 2021

By Zhengzhou Huaqiang Heavy Industry Technology Co.Ltd.

Delta-T Devices sensors at the NIAB EMR WET Centre - 2020 data shows record crop yields

2020 was a record year for strawberry yields at the Water Efficient Technology Centre (WET Centre), based at NIAB EMR in Kent, UK. The WET Centre is an extensive research and demonstration facility that features a portfolio of innovative growing techniques and smart irrigation systems for the soft fruit sector. It showcases the latest solutions to improve water use efficiency and local water ...

Apr. 1, 2021

By Delta-T Devices Ltd.

The Economics of Aquaculture: How to Maximize Return on Capital

Aquaculture economics is a broad, complex topic that has been the subject of entire textbooks and journals – not to mention our own recent webinar with IntraFish that I was a part of – but exploring smaller aspects of it can be an interesting exercise for a blog post. One topic that always comes up when we talk to prospective clients is the capital investment required. The first ...

Mar. 11, 2021

By Innovasea

Why are antibiotic residues in farmed shrimp a big deal?

Introduction The accidental discovery of antibiotics, penicillin, by Alexander Fleming in the late 1920s (1) reshaped human and animal medicine. Initially the focus was on limiting the impact of infectious disease processes in humans. As their usage increased, it was observed that they also could play an important role in the production of animals and they eventually were deemed essential to ...

Mar. 11, 2021

By Aquaintech Inc. (AITI)

Fact or Fiction? Horticultural Lighting Questions Answered

There are a lot of claims out there about LED and HID lighting, and as manufacturers of both, we always try to show the complete picture. In this article, we try and debunk some common statements made about both LED and HID lighting to help you make better decisions when it comes to grow light ...

Mar. 4, 2021

By P.L. Light Systems Inc.

How to improve water quality in salmon farming

Fish jacuzzis can improve the lives of both salmon and farmers, and they work well with efforts to get rid of sea lice. Water quality matters to us all, though for farmed salmon it is a matter of life and death. Unlike other fish species that have evolved to inhabit slow-running or stagnant water, salmon simply cannot and will not tolerate poor water quality. It affects their growth, their ...

Feb. 24, 2021

By NorseAqua

High Density Welded Pond Liners for Aquaculture Farm in Zimbabwe - Case Study

Welded pond liners are referred to the HDPE geomembrane pond liner that are welded to connect together as the anti seepage lining system. BPM HDPE pond liner has excellent waterproof properties, good heat resistance, cold resistance, stable chemical properties. As the density increases, the mechanical properties and barrier properties will increase accordingly. The heat resistance and ...

Feb. 20, 2021

By Best Project Material Co., Ltd (BPM)

Advantages of Tomato Growing in Hydroponic Systems

The comparison of the amount of water needed to produce a kilo of tomatoes in greenhouse cultivation systems without hydroponics and high-tech greenhouse cultivation with hydroponics yield… A series of differences: Greenhouse tomato cultivation without hydroponics: 30 liters per kilo of tomato. Hydroponic cultivation in a high-tech greenhouse with recirculating drains: ...

Feb. 15, 2021

By Hydroponic Systems International

Soil Regeneration - From the Ground Up

Imagine Dan’s delight to watch the documentary, Kiss the Ground, and have his vision confirmed. Since 1986, our owner/inventor Daniel Lee has engaged in deep, self-study of soil chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and metallurgy to discover the natural means by which nutrients are dissolved and released to supply energy to hungry plant roots thereby turning soils – that are otherwise ...

Feb. 11, 2021

By Biofeed Solutions, Inc.

HDPE Box Pond Liner for Aquaculture in Philippines - Case Study

HDPE box pond liner is made of finest quality high density polyethylene (HDPE) with specially formulated, virgin polyethylene resin, combined with specified quantity carbon black, antioxidant, anti-aging agent and UV resistance components. BPM brand HDPE geomembrane pond liner has excellent resistance to UV radiation and is suitable for aquaculture such as fish and shrimp farming. Our box ...

Feb. 5, 2021

By Best Project Material Co., Ltd (BPM)

Seafood Processing Plant - Case Study

The Alabama Gulf Coast is well known for supplying quality seafood to consumers around the world. Because of its massive levels of water usage, the seafood processing industry brings with it a need to use water efficiently throughout its ...

Feb. 3, 2021

By Water Reclamation Solutions LLC

SureForce Breaks Through the Challenges of No-Till

It is no secret that ground conditions and tillage practices present different challenges for growers during planting season. Those who practice no-till with cover crops can have the most difficult environments for planters when it comes to seed placement - specifically seed depth. Time and again our TechTrials reveal that no matter the farming practices, or ground conditions seed depth makes or ...

Jan. 29, 2021

By Ag Leader Technology

Evolution of satellite image data in agriculture

Mapping and monitoring of agricultural areas are an ideal application for satellite image data as big areas can be easily covered in a very cost-efficient way. Today, it is essential for farmers not just to get data, which would increase their workload, but to get concrete, straight-to-the-point recommendations on what precisely to do on the field in terms of irrigation, fertilizing, and ...

Jan. 29, 2021

By cloudeo

Veneto 04 - ZE-100-LT - Pruning Residues - Case Study

Plant: 2 x ZE-100-LT Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 100 kWe each Nominal output: 100 kWe Application: Power generation in combination with a boiler burning biomass (pruning residues) Location: Province of Padua, Veneto, Italy Manager: Private Italian firm The owner of this plant is a large agricultural and touristic structure located in a small town in the ...

Jan. 22, 2021

By Zuccato Energia Srl

Drones: 4 Ways Drone Technology is Revolutionizing Farm Management

If you’ve ever flown a model airplane, you can fly a drone. If you haven’t flown a model airplane… you can still fly a drone. Because of how technology has evolved, it’s now easier than ever to take advantage of the new opportunities advancing ag tech has to offer. Over the last decade, drone technology has steadily been growing as part of a practical approach to ...

Jan. 14, 2021

By Growers

Fish Pond Liners Hard Plastic Lining System for Farm Pond Project in Panama - Case Study

Fish pond liners hard plastic lining system is the ideal anti seepage lining geotechnical material for water containment which is made from high grade polyethylene raw material, adding carbon black, antioxidant, anti-aging and UV-resistance component. BPM brand HDPE geomembrane pond liner features excellent chemical resistance, outstanding stress crack capacity, lowest permeability and ...

Jan. 9, 2021

By Best Project Material Co., Ltd (BPM)

Demand for horticultural solutions changes

Investing, experimenting and collaborating in a changing market for horticultural solutions. How do you respond to the increasing demand for complete cultivation systems with knowledge and technology and contribute to efficient ornamental, food and herb cultivation? Roeland van Dijk, CODEMA’s logistics specialist, explains what the most important developments are and what impact this has on ...

Jan. 8, 2021

By Codema Systems Group B.V.

Common problems in purchasing fertilizer pelletizer and other equipment

Each kind of fertilizer pelletizer has its own characteristics, and granulation is affected by many factors. The best way to choose the appropriate granulation method and equipment is to compare the actual granules. Huaqiang organic fertilizer making machine factory has been advocating to serve agriculture well and promote the development of fertilizer enterprises since the production of ...

Dec. 30, 2020

By Zhengzhou Huaqiang Heavy Industry Technology Co.Ltd.

Biosecurity Calls for Constant Innovation in Pig Farming

A late 2019 article from The Pig Site noted that one of the most significant lessons to emerge from the world of farming biosecurity during the past year was that learning, modifying and adapting to new threats is a must. As one expert explained, “We need to understand that biosecurity is dynamic,” and mentioning such issues as PEDV and Seneca. While industry experts have emphasized ...

Dec. 28, 2020

By IDS Ireland Ltd

HDPE Fish Safe Pond Liner for Aquaculture Farm Construction in Indonesia - Case Study

HDPE fish safe pond liner, also known fish pond liner, is the kind of HDPE geomembrane liner used as the anti seepage lining system to contain water for aquaculture farm. As the demand for the vannamei shrimp market continues to increase, Indonesia’s commercial fish and shrimp ponds have begun to develop rapidly, making Indonesia a major producer of shrimp and fish in the world. ...

Dec. 25, 2020

By Best Project Material Co., Ltd (BPM)

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