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A Word Of Caution For Those Looking For Genuine Composting Solutions
A well-intentioned expansion of mediocrity is at play. Before anyone offers you a quick solution, please remember that “compost” is the most misused word these days and that you have a lot of questions to ask. And yes, I am not talking about only 24-hour automatic ‘composters’. Too many ‘composting machines’ are hitting the market but sane choices are still ...
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President Biden, USDA Forest Service Announce more than $238 Million to Support Rural Schools, Roads, Other Services
President Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced investment of more than $238 million to support public schools, roads, and other municipal services through the Secure Rural Schools Program, which will deliver payments to 742 eligible counties in 41 states and Puerto Rico. The program was reauthorized for fiscal years 2021 through 2023 by the ...
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Awareness and sustainability in the Daliform Group lawn protection grids
During these years, the problem of plastic pollution of our planet has reached an unprecedented urgency. More and more we realize the importance of being able to recycle it, giving it new life, thus avoiding further contamination of the environment and the living organisms that populate it. Even in the building sector, recycling is became one of the key point on the new construction. For this ...
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Alfa Chemistry Starts to Provide Alcohol-functionalized Pheromone for Pest Management
The management of Alfa Chemistry announces that the company is now also committed to becoming a leading manufacturer and supplier in the field of insect pheromones. Earlier this month, alcohol-functionalized pheromones were released, which is another step to further enrich its offering of various specialty chemicals. Pheromones serve as messengers that affect the behavior of insects and thus have ...
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President Biden and USDA Invest more than $166.5 Million in Infrastructure to Protect American Communities
President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $166.5 million in 108 infrastructure projects as part of implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with local ...
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Issue and repurchase of series C shares for share saving program
Pursuant to the authorization granted by the annual general meeting on 5 May 2021, the board of directors of Ascelia Pharma AB (”Ascelia”) has resolved to issue and immediately thereafter repurchase 294,729 series C shares. The shares are issued and repurchased in accordance with the share saving program LTI 2021, which was adopted by the annual general meeting on 5 May 2021. ...
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Council gets things done in 2021
There is no better way to wrap up the year than to reflect upon and celebrate our achievements from 2021. In November, the City of Melbourne kicked off the biggest Christmas Festival the city has ever seen – and celebrations continued into the New Year with localised fireworks shows at celebration zones, and the return of the city’s much-loved New Year Street Feasts. ...
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Lifeasible Enlarged Its Offerings for Plant Breeding Services
Lifeasible, a biotechnology company specialized in agricultural science, recently enlarged its offers for plant breeding services which now cover a wide range of plant species including major food crops, economic plants, and bio-energy feedstock plants. Plant breeding is the science of creating new varieties by modifying plant genomes, which can accelerate the production of plants with desired ...
By Lifeasible
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Aviro D16, the World's First Gimbal Spraying For Pest Control
SINGAPORE, December 14, 2021 -- Precision spraying has never been in higher demand, dwindling human resources and pushing for more sustainable practice. Overuse of pesticides has long plagued the industry, not just for cost but also for a more significant ecosystem impact. Avirtech introduces the world's first gimbal-based spraying for high precision, accurate up to a spray radius of 10 cm. ...
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Top 10 Horse Farming Tools You Can’t Live Without
Routine maintenance around the farm can be incredibly hard work - it can sometimes feel like you simply do not have enough time in the day. Continue reading for the top 10 horse farming tools that you can’t live without. 10 Horse Trailer Transporting horses - whether it be to a show, in the case of an emergency, or moving stables - is an important aspect of horse ownership. It is ...
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Farm vlogger Jilles Boer about the Row-FiX
Last season, farm vlogger Jilles Boer used the Row-FiX 3000 (4x75cm) to rid the potato ridges and control weeds. See here the youtube videos of June 2021: Aanaarden van verregende aardappelruggen: Aanaarden van aardappelruggen met hoog loof: ...
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Bayer fuels leading market positions in Crop Science through delivery of unmatched innovation
Division continues to successfully commercialize its product pipeline in key markets, including XtendFlex soybeans and SmartStax PRO corn in North America, and Intacta 2 Xtend soybeans in South America Successful launches demonstrate progress towards mid-term growth targets in Crop Science and strength of the division’s innovation, digital transformation and sustainability capabilities ...
By Bayer AG
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John Deere introduces new 800R Floater with air boom, updated dry spinner-spreader and liquid systems
New 800R Floater replaces previous John Deere High-Capacity Nutrient Applicators and supports air boom, updated dry spinner-spreader, and liquid application systems. New 800R Floater features a new, larger, and quieter cab than previous models with two available comfort and convenience, and visibility packages. 800R features updated New Leader dry box options and a common hydraulic implement ...
By John Deere
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REA renews calls for rule changes to ease HGV driver shortage as more councils suspend food and garden waste collections
REA call for HGV drivers to be recognised as an important shortage occupation with a two-year derogation to the points-based immigration rules for trained HGV drivers; Estimated shortfall of 100,000 HGV drivers across the UK economy; REA says government measures to increase testing of new drivers will not be sufficient to meet demand in the short term; Food and garden waste ...
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Technical Guideline - Building Sustainable Aquaculture through Coastal Field Schools
Meaningful participation of local stakeholders, especially local communities, is key to successfully Implementing and optimising any Building with Nature solution. In line with this principle and based on analysis of the biophysical as well as the socio-economic systems, the Building with Nature Indonesia initiative integrates revitalisation of aquaculture with mangrove restoration for coastal ...
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John Deere Now Offers JDLink™ Connectivity Service at No Additional Charge
John Deere is now offering customers JDLink™ connectivity service at no additional charge, making it easy for customers to connect machines and to stay connected. The change allows customers to quickly activate the JDLink connectivity service and manage their connected machines within their John Deere Operations Center account, either on the web or the mobile app. Connectivity subscriptions ...
By John Deere
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Wide Area Mowing with just 50HP
When mounted on a compact tractor, the 4m Major Swift trailed roller mower delivers performance, efficiency and reliability for the dedicated team of groundskeepers at Blundell’s School in Devon. Founded in 1604, the distinguished Blundell’s School occupies 110-acres of rural parkland in Tiverton, Devon. An important part of the school curriculum revolves around sport and ...
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British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association sold to the Agricultural Engineers Association
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), has transferred the ownership of BAGMA, the British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association, to the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) with effect from the 1st July 2021. After a long relationship between Bira and BAGMA, this has been a difficult decision. However, it is in the best interests of both BAGMA and Bira. The AEA is ...
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Rink from Redexim revolutionising topdressing for Lymington Golf Centre
With the goal of improving the resilience and year-round playability of the greens, Lymington Golf Centre have purchased a Rink DS800 from Redexim to improve both the frequency and effectiveness of topdressing. Just a few months into his new programme of pencil tining, topdressing and incorporating the sand into the profile with the help of the Redexim Speed-Brush, Course Manager Brian Goodall is ...
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A double BLEC delivery makes for a ‘Good Friday’ for Congleton Lawn Turf
Covering hundreds of acres every year, life for machinery on Congleton Lawn Turf Farm is tough! For the last ten years, equipment from BLEC has been fundamental in their operation so, after a bumper busy year in 2020, the time was right for Owner Matthew Worth to upgrade to a duo of new units. Delivered on Good Friday, a Blecavator 300HD and Turf Seeder 3000 from Redexim were swiftly put to ...
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