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Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Expanding to Include More Wine Companies
Are new members of the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable a signal that the wine industry is stepping up to play a great role in sustainability and beverage industry best practices? The fact that the three newest members of the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) are all wine companies suggests that, in spite of unique factors that set the wine category apart from beer, ...
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Case study - The Nest Stage II, Scottish Boarders
The final phase of the major improvement works to the A72 near Clovenfords required the establishment of wildflowers to the inaccessible steep slopes above the A72. Hydroseeding with a special wildflora seed mix containing native species of flowers and grasses was used, blending seamlessly into the ecologically sensitive countryside that already exists. This final stage extends the improved ...
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Case study - Back Sand Point
As part of the £3.5 million hazardous landfill restoration project at involving 250,000 tonnes of restoration material we were contracted by local firm KLR to hydroseed over 100,000m2 in two stages using an Emorsgate wildflower seed mixture. In addition to the hydroseeding works, we also planted over 6,000 bare root trees and shrubs across the site, helping transform the once blighted land ...
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Accounting for adaptation in assessing impact of climatic variations on crop yields: an empirical study of Arizona
The goal of this paper is to analyze the impacts of climatic variation around current normals on crop yields and explore corresponding adaptation effects in Arizona, using a unique panel data. The empirical results suggest that both fertilizer use and irrigation are important adaptations to climate change in crop production. Fertilizer use has a positive impact on crop yields as expected. ...
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The development of an onsite sanitation system based on vermifiltration: the ‘Tiger Toilet’
This paper describes the development of a novel onsite sanitation system based on vermifiltration, the ‘Tiger Toilet’. Initial laboratory experiments demonstrated that feed distribution was not required, a worm density of 2 kg/m2 could be used, worms preferred wetter environments, and system configuration did not affect effluent quality. Installing the first prototype in the UK proved that ...
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BBA Pumps irrigation pumps, an unseen hero of daily life
The Netherlands receives on average 800 mm of rain each year. This, you may feel is the reason why you relatively never see BBA irrigation pumps out in the field. But it is more likely due to the fact that the B series of irrigation pumps rarely sits idle. Due to their convenient mounting on a wheelbarrow frame they can be easily returned back to the barn as soon as the job is done. This B60-220 ...
By BBA Pumps BV
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AutoSelect – nozzle change - on the go
AutoSelect gives increased flexibility HARDI introduces an air-driven nozzle concept at Agromek 2016, where the sprayer driver can change between 2 nozzles or use both at the same time. You can use one type of drift reducing nozzle at the headland or at sensitive bufferzones and a “conventional” FlatFan nozzle or low drift nozzle in the field. The sprayer driver may also consider ...
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Sensory test vs. electronic nose and/or image analysis of whole bread produced with old and modern wheat varieties adjuvanted by means of the mycorrhizal factor.
In order to promote local organic farming and healthy local products, the germplasm of common wheat (Triticum aestivum spp.) retrieved from old-varieties (G — Gentil Rosso, I — Inallettabile, S — Sieve) has been compared with that of the modern Blasco Triticum, treated with (Bm — Blasco mycorrhizal) or without (B — Blasco) Micosat F® mycorrhizal consortium, and ...
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U.S. Rice and NAFTA
Implications The NAFTA agreement series begins our focus on commodities, with a look at rice. In 2016, one in every eight rows of rice planted in the United States made its way to our NAFTA partners. But recent moves by the governments of the United States, Mexico and Canada could lead to a change in the important Mexican and Canadian markets. The Growth Story Prior to the NAFTA agreement, ...
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50L Frankincense Essential Oil Distiller Purchase from Omen - Case Study
In September 2018, our Omen customer purchases one set of 50 L frankincense oil extractor machine from us for we has provided the satisfying product, price and service. We expect more customers to enjoy our quality machines and service. Description From last month, this customer From Omen has contacted us for a small essential oil distiller. Its raw materials were frankincense and other ...
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Organic Vine Management Practices
Send in the Sheep! Sheep in the vines – what a pleasant view driving in to Baileys Vineyard in Glenrowan, Victoria. It set me to thinking if this and other organic vineyard management practices could be implemented in all vineyards whether they be organically certified or not. Does sheep grazing provide a sustainable and practical alternative to chemicals or do they create more issues ...
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Trunk & Root Scans on a Historic Oak Tree in Washington, DC - Case Study
Results of Trunk Scans at Four Elevations: “These results suggest that the decay becomes progressively more extensive near the base of the tree. The hollow sounding area, between 4:00 and 9:00 o'clock for all elevations, appears to be near-surface decay with the RSW between 0 to 3 inches.” Results of Root Scans around the Trunk: “The root density is fairly sparse in the back ...
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Pharmalogyx Seeks $21M to Launch 740 Acre Industrialized CBD Hemp Farm
Pharmalogyx Managing Director Colte Koen tells Proactive Investors the company is looking to raise $21 million in capital to launch full-scale production in both cultivation and processing at its Nevada-based CBD Hemp farm. Koen says the company’s differentiator is their minimization of risk variables and ability to maximize profits through industrialization and ...
By Pharmalogyx
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Realtek TWS Earbuds
What is tws technology? RealTek is a company that has a lot of bits and pieces of hardware built into many of today's consumer pc's and laptops. Everything from Audio, Bluetooth, PCIe controllers etc. You must have some of that hardware on your pc and it's simply updating itself because there are updates available for it. By default Windows will download the latest drivers, firmware and software ...
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From the sawyers corner-Is your sawmill blade sharp enough?
Always look at your last cut for any waviness, that is a good sign that your blade maybe dull. Other possible signs of a dull blade are the feed rate will be slower, the motor laboring more then expected, and the blade will be consistently pressing against the guide bearings. Some folks will use a band blade until it totally will not cut anymore, thinking they are saving money by not changing ...
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Why woodpeckers peck
Woodpeckers, while beautiful to look at, are not that entertaining to listen to. Why do woodpeckers peck on your house, when there is a perfectly viable tree nearby? Woodpeckers peck for a variety of reasons, but with the proper sonic deterrent device, you can keep them off your home and away from your yard for good! Why woodpeckers peck One of the main reasons for large holes is to create a ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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How to Choose the Correct Small Egg Tray Machine
Selecting the best small egg tray machine is difficult. Why? Because there are so many companies and manufacturers selling this machine. The majority of people select the wrong machine because they do not learn how to choose the right machine. Watch egg tray machine video now. How do you choose the right small egg tray machine? Decide on a manufacturer that sells high-quality machines. Read the ...
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The Art of Feeding: Empty Bunks
The Art of Feeding is techniques that require a person to observe or to act. This is what moves an average feeding department to excellence. In the last couple of weeks my brother in law was helping me put up a fence. He is a retired manager for a major dairy processor. In our discussion he talked a lot about a 1996 research study that was commission by Coca-Cola to look for incremental sale ...
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Acidification of slurry in barns, stores and during application: review of Danish research, trials and experience
Abstract Acidification is recognised as a method for reduction of ammonia volatilisation of manure. During the last two to three years acidification of slurry has become common in Denmark. In 2012 it has been estimated that about 11 % of all applied slurry in Denmark was acidified, and in 2013 it is expected that up to 20 % will be acidified. In all cases sulphuric acid is used for acidification, ...
By Biocover A/S
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What You Ought To Understand About The Egg Tray Machine
While you are in the poultry business it is crucial that there is the right equipment that is going to assist you in making more income. The egg tray machine is a great item of equipment that will help you make more cash and it may enable you to process your eggs more efficiently. The paper egg tray making machine can certainly make huge amounts of egg trays along with the machine is also very ...
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