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John Deere introduces two new tillage tools: 2230 Field Cultivator & 2330 Mulch Finisher

To help producers prepare a more agronomically sound seedbed ahead of the planter in often short time windows, John Deere introduces two new tillage tools. These next-generation secondary tillage implements are designed from "below the ground up" to work faster and smarter, making customers more productive while effectively handling tough soil conditions and high levels of crop residue at speeds ...

Dec. 8, 2016

By John Deere

Weed Specialist: Try to Apply Fall Herbicide Treatments Before December

Now is a good time for growers to apply herbicide treatments to their fields to control weeds and help ensure a good start for spring planting. In fact, anytime between now and the week of Thanksgiving is a good time for fall herbicide applications, according to a researcher from Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Although growers may be busy ...

Oct. 22, 2014

By Ohio State University

Integrated weed management can reduce need for herbicides

The use of herbicides on crops causes environmental concerns. A new French study assesses the performance of cropping systems to manage weeds and finds that these techniques could control arable weeds in the long-term and reduce reliance on herbicides. In Europe, herbicides provide the conventional means of managing weeds on farmland. Although effective, herbicides are expensive and can build up ...

Jul. 20, 2009

By European Commission, Environment DG

Farm trials support efficacy of ferric phosphate

On-farm field trials, carried out to raise awareness of pesticides in water, have highlighted the efficacy of ferric phosphate as a viable alternative to managing slug populations. Kelly Hewson-Fisher, catchment advisor at Anglian Water, began the trials in the Louth Canal area in Lincolnshire – an important drinking water source for the county - just over one year ago, and she has since ...

Oct. 26, 2016

By Certis UK

Farmer-to-farmer videos improve rice production worldwide

In a new blog entry, Worldwatch Research Intern Alex Tung reports on efforts by smallholder rice farmers to improve production through instructional videos developed and distributed by farmers themselves. Some 80 percent of the world"s rice production is grown by smallholder farmers in developing countries, according to the ...

Jun. 14, 2010

By Worldwatch Institute

Register today! Top Reasons to Attend Global Moringa Meet 2013

GLOBAL MORINGA MEET 2013 is an international hi-tech training programme dedicated to the latest advancements in the moringa oleifera science, technology and advancements in research, commercialization solutions and much more! Moringa oleifera is an essential plant in meeting global food security and sustain the livelihoods of many millions of people. Climate change provides both ...

Oct. 15, 2013

By Advanced Biofuel Center

Top Reasons to Attend 2nd Global Moringa Meet 2013

2nd GLOBAL MORINGA MEET 2013 is an international conference dedicated to the latest advancements in the science, technology and advancements in research, commercialization solutions and much more! Moringa oleifera is an essential plant in meeting global food security and sustain the livelihoods of many millions of people. Climate change provides both opportunities and ...

Oct. 5, 2012

By Advanced Biofuel Center

Register today! Top Reasons to Attend Global Moringa Meet 2015

GLOBAL MORINGA MEET 2015 is an international hi-tech training programme dedicated to the latest advancements in the moringa oleifera science, technology and advancements in research, commercialization solutions and much more! Moringa oleifera is an essential plant in meeting global food security and sustain the livelihoods of ...

Sep. 15, 2015

By Advanced Biofuel Center

Moringa Meet 2013 Showcases latest advancement to harness the power of Moringa through science and technology

Moringa oleifera is one of the worlds wonder crop, packed with nutrients in all its plant parts, especially in leaves, pods, flowers, seeds and roots are traditionally used by people to prevent many diseases. Moringa seed oil is popularly referred as ‘ben oil’ which has cosmetic and edible values and also used as high value lubricants. Besides, moringa oil is evaluated and proved as ...

Jul. 23, 2013

By Advanced Biofuel Center

CJP organize Brainstorming sessions on Genetics, Agronomics, Horticulture & Commercial Advancement in Moringa Farming

India based CJP- The Advanced Biofuel Center’s 2 Day Moringa State of Art International Workshop: 3rd Global Moringa Meet 2014 focuses on the entire Moringa production from Ground zero to scale from November 21 & 22, 2014, Jaipur, India. Topics are carefully selected to cover the Agronomy, Horticulture, Biology, Engineering, Marketing and Financial aspects of Moringa ...

Oct. 20, 2014

By Advanced Biofuel Center

Global Moringa Meet 2014 Showcases latest advancement to harness the power of Moringa through science and technology

Moringa oleifera is one of the worlds wonder crop, packed with nutrients in all its plant parts, especially in leaves, pods, flowers, seeds and roots are traditionally used by people to prevent many diseases. Moringa seed oil is popularly referred as ‘ben oil’ which has cosmetic and edible values and also used as high value lubricants. Besides, moringa oil is evaluated and proved as ...

Sep. 26, 2014

By Advanced Biofuel Center

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