KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Grain thunders into rail cars and trucks zip around a storage facility in central Ukraine, a place that growing numbers of companies turned to as they struggled to export their food to people facing hunger around the world.
Now, more of the grain is getting unloaded from overcrammed silos and heading to ports on the Black Sea, set to traverse a fledgling shipping corridor launched after Russia pulled out of a U.N.-brokered agreement this summer that allowed food to flow safely from Ukraine during the war.
“It was tight, but we kept working … we sought how to accept every ton of products needed for our partners,” facility general director Roman Andreikiv said about the end of the grain deal in July. Ukraine’s new corridor, protected by the military, has now allowed him to “free up warehouse space and increase activity.”
Growing numbers of ships are streaming toward Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and heading out loaded with grain, metals and other cargo despite the threat of attack and floating explosive mines. It’s giving a boost to Ukraine’s agriculture-dependent economy and bringing back a key source of wheat, corn, barley, sunflower oil and other affordable food products for parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia where local prices have risen and food insecurity is growing.
“We are seeing renewed confidence among commercial operators keen to take Ukrainian grain cargoes,” said Munro Anderson, head of operations for Vessel Protect, which assesses war risks at sea and provides insurance with backing from Lloyd’s, whose members make up the world’s largest insurance marketplace.
Ihor Osmachko, general director of Agroprosperis Group, one of Ukraine’s biggest agricultural producers and exporters, says he’s feeling “more optimistic than two months ago.”
“At that time, it was completely unclear how to survive,” he said.
Since the company’s first vessel departed in mid-September, it says it has shipped more than 300,000 metric tons of grain to Egypt, Spain, China, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Turkey.
After ending the agreement brokered by the U.N. and Turkey, Russia has attacked Ukraine’s Black Sea ports — a vital connection to global trade — and grain infrastructure, destroying enough food to feed over 1 million people for a year, the U.K. government said.
The risk to vessels is the main hurdle for the new shipping corridor. Russia, whose officials haven’t commented on the corridor, warned this summer that ships heading to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports would be assumed to be carrying weapons.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that allies had agreed to provide ships to help his country protect commercial vessels in the Black Sea but that more air defense systems were needed.
“Air defense is in short supply,” he told reporters Saturday at an international food security summit in Kyiv. “But what’s important is that we have agreements, we have a positive signal and the corridor is operational.”
While a deadly missile strike on the port of Odesa hit a Liberian-flagged commercial ship this month, not long afterward, insurers, brokers and banks teamed up with the Ukrainian government to announce affordable coverage for Black Sea grain shipments, offering shippers peace of mind.
Despite such attacks, Ukraine has exported over 5.6 million metric tons of grain and other products through the new corridor, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink tweeted Friday. Before the war, it was nearly double that per month, Ukrainian Deputy Economy Minister Taras Kachka said.
“The way that they’re transporting right now, it’s certainly much more expensive and time consuming,” said Kelly Goughary, a senior research analyst at agriculture data and analytics firm Gro Intelligence.
“But they are getting product out the door, which is better than I think many were anticipating with the grain initiative coming to an end,” she said.
Farmers also are facing low prices for their grain, which makes sending trucks to Odesa’s often-attacked port not worth the risk for one agricultural company near the front line.
Instead, Slavhorod, which farms near the border with Russia in the Sumy province that faces daily shelling, has chosen to store its peas, wheat, soybeans, sunflower and corn in warehouses.
There’s risk in keeping the 3,500-hectare (8,650-acre) farm running at all: Signs warned of explosive mines near where workers were collecting corn in a field 3 kilometers (nearly 2 miles) from Russia.
But “who, if not us? It’s the only industry that brings some income to the country,” said Slavhorod’s chief agronomist, Oleksandr Kubrakov, who survived driving over a mine last year.
But it’s becoming increasingly challenging to maintain morale.
“This year, there is less enthusiasm because grain prices are low, the product remains near the border and at any moment” it could be destroyed, he said. “It’s a big risk.”
Since the war started, Ukraine has struggled to get its food supplies to countries in need. Even during the yearlong U.N. deal, when Ukraine shipped nearly 33 million metric tons of food, Russia was accused of slowing down ship inspections required to be done by all sides.
“That corridor worked in an unpredictable way for us,” said Mykola Horbachov, president of the Ukrainian Grain Association.
Now, the Ukrainian military decides when it’s safe to sail.
“This may incur additional costs, but it is still more predictable than it was before,” Horbachov said.
Osmachko of Agroprosperis Group agrees. Before the invasion, the exporter paid $50 per metric ton to ship grain through the Black Sea. Alternatives since the war — including river routes through Europe — cost the company nearly three times more, Osmachko said. Under Ukraine’s new corridor, the company pays $70 to 80 per metric ton.
“It’s more efficient, more profitable,” he said.
Plus, Ukraine’s shipping corridor allows vessels to travel less in dangerous areas compared with the grain deal and avoid those often-delayed inspections, said Anderson of Vessel Protect.
Agroprosperis Group no longer needs to pay for ships to wait around. Inspection delays cost the company $30 million in losses during the yearlong grain deal, Osmachko said.
While the delays are gone, there still “is military risk, safety risk, war risk. And not all of the insurance companies are ready to take this risk,” Osmachko said.
To ease that hurdle, an insurance program launched this month to provide affordable coverage to shippers carrying food from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. The partnership between insurance broker Marsh McLennan, Lloyd’s, two Ukrainian state banks and the government offers up to $50 million for each of two types of coverage protecting against damage and other losses.
In another boost, a humanitarian program was extended Saturday that donates Ukrainian grain to nations facing food shortages with support from countries worldwide. Next, it will bring enough grain to help nearly 400,000 people in Nigeria, Zelenskyy said.
The goal for the new shipping corridor is to export at least 6 million metric tons of grain a month, Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi said. It has a lot of work to do: Ukraine exported 4.3 million metric tons of grain in October through all routes, the ministry said.
“We maintain cautious optimism, based on the fact that we have been fighting before and will continue to fight further,” he said.
Bonnell reported from London.
Follow AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine


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Post by Wheelgarden on Jul 27, 2020 13:35:24 GMT -5
Mumsey I grew the flexuosus variety this year for the first time. I've grown the citratus variety in the past. It's doing very well, loving the heat and humidity. Doesn't seem quite as large as the citratus was, but nice and lush. I hope to save seed from it.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Apr 14, 2021 23:50:18 GMT -5
Wheelgarden One season years ago I grew the flexuosis variety, but after starting the seeds on 2-1, and growing the plants until just after Halloween, the largest stalks I got were barely 1/4", and the largest cluster was about 2 1/2". The citratus, when I've grown it, got huge - the largest cluster had 86 stalks, many of them 1/2" or larger. It is definitely easier, and more productive for me to root them!
I went to the Korean market yesterday, since that is right down the street from the orthodontist I went to. I didn't get much - really not short on anything in the condiment section, and I don't want to get anything that goes in the freezer! But I always go to the produce section - Asian stores have things I just don't see anywhere else! One thing I saw that I didn't really need, but I got some, anyway - lemongrass. I got it for rooting - 6 stalks, which is double what I need to grow about 5 years worth! I still have a bunch from 2017 Foodsavered in the freezer, many in small batches, and two large batches. I'll do that again, in the fall, and put the old stuff in a bag and label it as such - maybe I'll make a bug spray with all of it!
When I dropped off plants at my parent's house yesterday, mom left me a note saying that my aunt had brought me some plants and one of them turned out to be lemongrass. I'm a bit dismayed since I found out it's not cold-hardy but will attempt to overwinter it indoors. I'll probably use it mostly for tea.
Mumsey , I'll pretend I didn't read that as I still have seeds to start and don't want to add any more at the moment. However I'm sure seeds will find their way into the stash for next year. I did read up on a bit today while I was waiting and see that it likes to be kept moist, so will hopefully repot it soon and perhaps grow it in a pot with a water reservoir of some sorts.
Post by pepperhead212 on May 21, 2021 23:27:40 GMT -5
emmsmommy If you got lemongrass plants, it is probably the stuff from seeds - a different species, and good, but it just doesn't get as large, at lest not as fast. I only grew it once from seed, because I started it in very early Feb, and the clusters didn't get as large by fall, and the stalks were only about 3/16" in diameter, as their largest. That's why I always just root some of the large stalks, and 3 plants supply me for about 3 years, in vacuum sealed packs!
Post by pepperhead212 on May 26, 2021 14:15:04 GMT -5
Here's one of my extra rootings, which has ended up growing more up top in the cup than the 3 I planted outside! So I planted it outside - eventually, I'll see what ends up smallest, and pull that, and plant something else there, like dill maybe. I definitely don't need 4 plants, since even 3 is too much. One of my extra lemongrass rootings. by pepperhead212, on Flickr
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Wheelgarden I save much of the upper leaves, as well as the lower part that I will cook with. When I harvest them in the fall, I cut the roots off, and cut the lower parts to about 6-8", and trim them so they are ready to use, then vacuum seal them in Foodsaver sections, packing the equivalent of 4 to 8 regular sized lemongrass; mine's usually smaller, but I can use longer pieces. After packing most of the larger pieces this way, the rest gets packed in larger sections of the Foodsaver strips. The greens I save, too, and it compresses very well. I use 12" bags (which I use for few things), and cut the greens just undersize to fit in, and pack them in - it's amazing how they compress! When some is used, just pack it down in the bag, and re-seal it. They can be used for that drink I made before - it's actually stronger than using the stalks! Can also be used for an insect repellent - better than wasting the stuff we cook with!


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I somehow ended up growing a large amount of Jack-be-Little gourds in my garden this year. This was completely by accident, as I've never purchased seeds for them before! I'm not sure how it happened, but they took over a large portion of my garden!
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On Wednesday 2,000 Lithuanian farmers held a protest in Lithuania’s capital which demanded the Agriculture Minister’s resignation.
The Prime Minister said that in recent times farmers have suffered losses of €75 million. The situation is due to the closure of the Russian market and the global dairy market crisis.
Farmers have criticised the government for low milk purchase prices, even though a base price for milk has now been proposed that Lithuania’s Competition said is unconstitutional and anti-competitive.
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More than 1500 primary producers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Niran will receive a land rent reprieve as part of the Queensland Government’s disaster assistance measures.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart said more than $213,000 worth of land rent due between March 1, 2021 and August 30, 2021 would be automatically deferred for up to six months.
“The Palaszczuk Government understands just how important our $60 billion food and fibre industry is to not only Queensland, but all of Australia, and
we are doing everything we can to support landholders during this tough time,” Mr Stewart said.
“Primary producers on leased state land in Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Mareeba and Tablelands areas won’t have to pay their land rent until 1 September 2021.
“Many primary production lease, licence and permit holders in these affected areas are doing it tough financially and emotionally as they recover from not only property damage, loss of income and businesses including crops and livestock, but also COVID-19.
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“To make this process as easy as possible eligible landholders have had their rent automatically deferred, they don’t have to do anything further to take up this offer of assistance.
“This is practical assistance to help ease the financial burden on cyclone-affected leaseholders as they make the first steps on the road to recovery.”
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the assistance would be important for FNQ producers who had suffered damage from Cyclone Niran.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Deere & Co. shares slid more than 11% Tuesday after the agricultural equipment maker said dry weather forced a cut in third-quarter production, undermining earnings.
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Net income in the three months that ended July 31 fell to $387.1 million from $401.4 million in the year-ago third quarter.
Earnings per share were flat at $1.58, reflecting fewer shares outstanding, as Deere repurchased 2 million more shares in the latest quarter. Average analyst estimates compiled by Thomson First Call were for third-quarter earnings of $1.90 a share
Revenue for Deere's agricultural, consumer, construction and forestry and credit divisions rose 11% to $6 billion; the average analyst projection was for revenue of $5.62 billion.
Executives at Deere, where earnings are closely tied to crop prices, cut the company's profit outlook and surprised some analysts with its wider-than-expected income miss. But Deere said farmer income could move higher in the coming months as corn and soybean prices rise, which should translate into more equipment purchases.
"We're just being cautious in the near term," said Marie Ziegler, Deere's head of investor relations, adding that there's "no reason to think that this derails whatsoever a very good overall farm economy."
Merrill Lynch also cut Deere to neutral from buy, citing uncertainty in Deere's earnings heading into 2006.
Deere, based in Moline, Ill., said equipment sales would fall by 13% in the fourth quarter and end the year up 2%. Production "is expected to be off slightly" in 2005 and down 23% for the quarter.
As a result, net income will be $175 million to $200 million in the fourth quarter and $1.4 billion for the year. Deere had previously estimated income for 2005 at $1.55 billion to $1.6 billion.
"Drought has definitely put pressure on our retail-sales forecasts and caused us to accelerate production cuts in several of our key factories late in the quarter," said Robert Lane, chairman and chief executive, in a statement.
Higher prices and volume increased sales by 9% for agricultural equipment, such as harvesters and combines, while commercial and consumer equipment revenue fell 3% as dry weather cut back on sales of consumer-riding lawn equipment. Construction and forestry equipment sales rose 29%.
Many analysts had expected stronger earnings from Deere, as drought conditions drove up crop prices, increasing farmers' income and reinforcing their willingness to buy new equipment.
"Uncertainty over weather is one of the reasons we're pulling back on production so much in the fourth quarter and reducing our sales and profit outlook," said Nate Jones, chief financial officer, in a conference call with analysts.
As the dryness persisted into the critical July pollination period for corn, "it became clear to us that customers in drought-stricken areas could suffer meaningful yield losses and they might put off equipment purchases as a result," added Jones.
The production cuts were needed to avoid a buildup of inventory at factories and will help clear the way for new products in 2006, according to Greg Derrick, a Deere investor relations manager.
"There is no question things did not turn out as anticipated for Deere in the third quarter," he said.
Deere said the drought was worst in Illinois and Missouri, with government assistance payments to farmers projected to decrease as crop prices rise.
Some impact from the dry weather and the accelerated production cuts were anticipated, but turned out to be more dramatic than expected, said R.W Baird analyst Robert McCarthy.
Deere's lowered 2005 net income forecast equates to about $5.65 to $5.70 a share, lower than the average analyst estimate of $6.41 a share.
"Since Deere did not significantly alter its 2005 industry outlook in key end markets, we suspect that the company may be aggressively lowering dealer stocks to increase the odds of successful new model launches early next year," J.P. Morgan analyst Gary McManus wrote in a note to investors.
The weakness in Deere stock also spread to agricultural equipment maker Agco Corp.


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Pig feed booster ups the margins
INCREASED liveweight gain and improved margins are the benefits of Albac growth promoter for pigs, says manufacturer Alpharma.
According to the company, trials confirm that Albac gives an additional £48 margin per 100 pigs more than the current market leader. Feed conversion ratio improved by 0.027, giving an increase of 58p/pig over the basic diet (no additive), and 48p/pig over the diet which incorporated the market leading growth promoter.
The active ingredient of Albac – bacitracin – is approved for use in pig feed at an inclusion level of 50g/t, and costs about £1/t of treated feed. (01737-773711)


|Do I have to pinch or cut the tops of a variety of
chrysanthemums called Silver Spoons so they can produce
a compact plant with more flowers? They are about 3 to 4
inches tall now. Last year I grew a variety called Autumn
Glory and pinched the tops off. But they appear different
in appearance from the Silver Spoons variety.
|"Silver Spoons" is a type of Chrysanthemum leucanthemum or Shasta Daisy type and is not one of the typical fall flowering mums. Instead, it is grown as perennial and often blooms the first year from seed. It should not be necessary to pinch it back, although pinching it once early on would help develop a stockier plant. When it blooms, deadheading should help it bloom over a longer season.|


Even selling durian can be more competitive these days!
According to Bernama, the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) will implement the certification for Musang King durians to ensure their quality and stabilise the price of the ‘king of fruits’.
Perak state SIRIM Berhad director Mohd Adzhar Ahmad said they are collaborating with the Perak State Agriculture Department and the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) to develop specific standards for the accreditation for the fruit.
He said the accreditation is expected to be implemented before the end of the year.
“Every country requires specifications to import a certain product, if Musang King durians have certification, there is no need for a lot of documentation to reduce bureaucracy.”
“Besides that, this certification can ensure prices depending on durian grade and ensure that the Musang King will not be sold at an unreasonable prices,“ he said.
Meanwhile, Perak Durian Growers Association chairman Nor Hisham Nayan said they are planning several initiatives to help durian planters in the state improve the quality of their fruit.
Among the initiatives were introducing advanced and biodiversity courses for members in collaboration with various agencies, as well as to educate new planters.
“We will also appoint a committee (AJK) in each district to identify members who need assistance.”
“The committee and I will also go out to dispense advice on durian cultivation,” he said.
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Organic producers can seek support being offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) comprehensive Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. USDA is providing assistance for certification and educational expenses for producers that are certified organic or transitioning to organic. A total of $20 million in funding support is being made available through the new Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP).
“Producers and handlers of organic commodities incur significant costs to obtain or renew organic certification each year,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “The economic challenges that arose due to the pandemic made obtaining and renewing organic certification financially challenging for many operations. This is one more instance of USDA continuing to provide support for those who need it most, invest in the food supply chain and Build Back Better.”
Funding for the new program is made possible by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. OTECP will cover 25 percent of a certified organic operation’s eligible expenses paid during the fiscal years of 2020, 2021, and 2022. Up to $250 will be provided per certification category that includes crop, livestock, wild crop, handling, and State Organic Program fees. The funding support will cover costs including application fees, inspection fees, and state and federal organic program and certification fees.
OTECP will cover 75 percent of eligible expenses for crop and livestock operations transitioning to organic up to $750 per year. Certified and transitional operations may also be eligible for funding assistance related to soil testing expenses required under the National Organic Program. Eligible producers could receive 75 percent of those expenses, up to $100 for each year. OTECP will also cover 75 percent of eligible registration fees for educational events up to $200 per year.
The signup period for 2020 and 2021 OTECP will remain open until January 7, 2022. Organic producers can submit applications through local Farm Service Agency offices.


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The Crawfordsville-Montgomery County Chamber welcomed Crawfordsville’s newest home-growing solution, Seed Library, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting last week.
The event, hosted at the Crawfordsville District Public Library and sponsored by Hoosier Heartland State Bank, Valero Renewables and Nucor Indiana, saw a turnout of more than 20 enthusiastic community members.
The Seed Library is a collaborative effort between the Master Gardeners from Purdue Extension-Montgomery County and the CDPL. It can be found on the second floor of the library and allows anyone who may enter to take home up to 10 different packs of seeds to plant at no expense to whoever may want to dip their toes in home gardening.
The Seed Library will kick off a year of events Thursday with their Seed Starting event. It will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the library and feature guest speaker Amanda Ingram, an educator at Wabash College with her Ph.D. in plant biology from Cornell University.
“I’m proud of our community and the services they offer,” said Chamber Executive Director Stacy
Sommer. “I think this is a great opportunity to both beautify our community and provide resources for anyone to get into a hobby as productive as this.”
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What is the Best Fertilizer Spreader For Home Use? Customers might easily become disoriented in the face of so many choices. There are too many options, including low-quality knockoffs, on the market today.
If you’re looking for a product, you may rely on the advice of our professionals.
To assist you select the Best Fertilizer Spreader For Home Use brand, we examined all the features and came up with a list of ten possible purchases. For the best, we looked at the materials and designs, as well as the reviews of experts and customers to find the Best Fertilizer Spreader For Home Use
Detailed performance data and recommendations are included in the review. Find out which option is most suitable for you.
10 Best Fertilizer Spreader For Home Use: Editor Recommended
10 Best Fertilizer Spreader For Home Use Review:
Scotts Whirl Hand-Powered Spreader
- Perfect handheld spreader for small yards
- Great for year-round use to weed, seed, fertilize, and apply ice melt
- Engineered for smooth, even coverage
- Adjustable arm support helps provide maximum comfort
- Holds up to 1,500 sq ft of Scotts lawn products
Handheld Spreader (2 Liters) Adjustable Dial Multi-Purpose Hand Spreader For Use As A Salt Spreader For Snow/Ice, Fertilizer/Grass Seed Spreader, Spot Spreader On Driveways/Walkways +Scoop Included
- 2 LITTER HANDHELD SEED AND SALT SPREADER: This green plastic shaker with a wide mouth, easy-fill shovel, Adjustable-dial twist-on lid, and ergonomic handle is ideal for ice plow leftovers on yards and driveways, as well as Spot Seed to patch up pesky weed marks. Make sure you've got the right equipment for the job!
- DIAL OPENING ADJUSTABLE: The lid can be adjusted to meet your specific needs and to control the flow rate of various sizes of material spreading. The large can be used to spread coarse salt, medium to spread ice melt, fertilizer or animal food and the small to spread Grass seeds or diatomaceous earth.
- CONVENIENT FEATURES: 2 Liter is large enough to salt or seed up to 500 square feet. Perfect for ice plow leftovers on yards and driveways, as well as Spot Seed to patch up pesky weed marks. Please note that as this is a Spot Spreader manual tool, salting or seeding an entire lawn can be tiring and result in inconsistencies.
- ALL-SEASON WEATHERPROOF: The green plastic body is weatherproof yet lightweight - TIGHT SEAL LID: Protects your salt from clumping in the frost and your seeds from sprouting in the humidity. enabling you to use it all year round.
- MULTIFUNCTIONAL: A universal tool for a multitude of gardening tasks. Perfect for spreading salt, ice melt, grass seeds, fertilizer, weed killer, animal feed, and earth food in gardens, walkways, farmland and backyards.
Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader - Holds Up to 5,000 sq. ft. of Lawn Product, Green
- Use the Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader to apply Scotts lawn care products
- Comes pre-calibrated and fully assembled with a fold-down handle for easy storage
- Scotts exclusive EdgeGuard Technology keeps lawn product off landscaping, driveways, and sidewalks
- Features redesigned hopper and agitator for smoother product funneling and consistent coverage
- Holds up to 5,000 sq. ft. of Scotts lawn product, including grass seed and fertilizer - ideal for treating smaller areas
Scotts Wizz Spreader - Handheld Power Spreader, Use Year-Round, Covers Up to 2,500 sq. ft., Brown
- Battery-powered spreader you can use year round—designed to spread grass seed, lawn fertilizer and weed control products
- Designed to cover up to 2, 500 sq. ft. using Scotts lawn care product
- 5-foot broadcast with control of EdgeGuard Technology
- Our most advanced spreader yet, powered by 4 AA batteries with 23 settings for unbeatable accuracy
- Perfect for lawn seed, fertilizer and weed control products
SPREI Spot Spreader 80 oz Handheld Shake Dispenser for Salt, Seed, Grass and Garden Multiple Sized Openings for a Variety of Uses
- Strong * Durable * Easy to Use * Simply Pour Your Materials from the Larger Bag into the Container and Spread as Much as you like
- Smart Lid for Multi-Sized Openings * Lightweight * Easy to Store with Strong Handle that Hangs
- No More Overspray into Your Flower Beds with Traditional Spreaders
- Made from Recycled HDPE Plastic and Highly Durable for Years of Use
- Use for Year Around Projects and Includes a Lifetime No Questions Asked Guaranty
AMAZE 75201 Broadcast Spreader-Quickly and Accurately Apply up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Other Lawn Care Products to Your Yard, 75201-1
- Apply grass seed, fertilizer and weed killer products quickly & accurately with the Amaze! Broadcast Spreader
- The hopper holds up to 10, 000 sq. ft. of lawn care product
- The Amaze! Broadcast Spreader is versatile too-it can also be used when a rotary spreader is called for
- Avoid potential lawn damage by always pushing the Amaze! Broadcast Spreader forward when you apply product and releasing the trigger on turns and when you stop
- When applying products to your lawn, ensure overlap by making each pass within 5 feet of the other
At Home 75 lb. Drop Spreader (me)
- Holds 10,000 square feet of product
- Maintenance-free steel flow control
- 10" never-flat tires
- Galvanized steel agitators can break lumps easily for efficient broadcasting
- Foam-padded handles for comfort
WAITLOVER Adjustable Handheld Spreader,Adjustable Hole Size Fertilizer Seeds Salt Dispenser Spreader Ice Salt for Garde Melt
- We provide the best after sales service,if you have any questions,welcome to connect us.
- Handheld Spreader Shaker for Seeds, Salt, Fertilizer, diatomaceous earth, Deicing, Ice Melt etc.
- All-season windproof: The plastic body is windproof and light, so you can use it all year round.
- This plastic watering can has a wide mouth, an easy-to-fill shovel and an ergonomic handle.
- Adjustable dial opening: can be adjusted to a variety of sizes to meet your needs andthe flowe of various small seeds, diatomaceous earth, and lawn fertilizer layers.
Sunday Lawn Kickstart Fertilizer, 42.3oz - Lawn Fertilizer for Lawn Improvement - Includes Universal Sprayer Attachment for Easy Application in 15 Minutes or Less - Covers Up to 5,000 Sq Ft
- SPRING IS KICKSTART SEASON: Lawn Kickstart has everything you need to perk up a tired lawn without unwanted pesticides. With our cutting-edge nitrogen fertilizer, DIY lawn care is as easy as watering your lawn!
- MYSTERY FREE INGREDIENTS: Our 22-0-2 liquid fertilizer uses nitrogen for growth, iron for greening, seaweed for resilience and potassium for hydration management.
- WHEN & HOW TO APPLY: Best applied as a first application in spring to actively growing grass once temps reach 50-85° F, or to new or restored lawns later in the season. Simply attach the universal sprayer fertilizer spreader to your hose and spray!
- DIY LAWN CARE: For regular feeding and maintenance, try our Green Machine grass fertilizer to be applied every 4-6 weeks after Lawn Kickstart, along with our other regional fertilizers that are powered by local soil data and made for where you live!
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Chapin 84700A 25-Pound Professional Bag Seeder, (1 Bag Seeder/Package)
3 used from $40.89
- GOES WHERE STANDARD SPREADERS CAN’T: small areas and hard to reach places, small enough to carry over your shoulder
- WATERPROOF CONSTRUCTION: 25-pound capacity heavy-duty, zip-top, waterproof bag
- MULTIPLE SPREAD OPTIONS: fertilizers and seeds with simple gate adjustments
- GEAR SYSTEM: enclosed gearbox to withstand the elements
- COMFORT: padded, adjustable shoulder strap
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Trained in a 'stepover' shape, this is a very low-growing tree, on dwarfing rootstock (M106), that is ideal as a low, decorative and productive border for lawns, flower or vegetable beds. Height approx 40cms.
Malus domestica on rootstock MM106. Circa 1890. Berkshire. Large dual purpose apple, tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. Pick September, use Oct-Nov. Pollination Group 3. Priced for a Step-over tree in a 7.5 litre pot


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Characteristics: Annual 15 cm spread 30 cm
Seeds per packet: Approx 30
The premium forget-me-nots on the market the Sylva series mix include blue, pink and white. Excellent for massing with spring-blooming bulbs, an edging to borders, containers or hanging baskets.
Temperate: Mid Summer to Late Autumn.
Cold: Early Summer to Mid Autumn.
Sow: 3 mm
Best sown direct
Germination: 21-28 days.
Plant Space: 25 cm
Flowering: 10-12 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
Prefers a rich well-drained soil in a protected partially shaded position, frost resistant but drought tender.


It is likely that your lawn will need tidying up around the edges and there are a few tools that can help.
Lawn shears tend be unpopular because they can be heavy and too short in length, which can cause back and neck strain. There are models which are lighter and longer, and details are on this website.
Electric grass trimmers are good for use on small lawns, overgrown lawns, and areas of long grass next to walls and around trees. Most are powered by mains electricity and cut the grass with a nylon cord. Here are a few general points on electric grass trimmers that you might want to consider:
- Some models cut the vertical edges of lawns and therefore replace traditional lawn edging shears.
- Basic models work only on flat areas and some of the lighter models can be used with one hand but have a smaller cutting capacity.
- Heavier duty models (and cordless versions), are usually fitted with an auxiliary handle. This gives more control, however many trimmers are unwieldy to use.
- If you are a strong wheelchair user, you may be able to use a lighter electric grass trimmer, but only use it for short periods to avoid straining your arms.
- A common problem with electric grass trimmers is that the nylon cord becomes jammed in its cartridge and is very difficult to remove.


Most chiles are tender perennials and typically do not survive after exposure to freezing temperatures. They can be successfully overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse. It is unlikely that your chiles will come back next year.
The ones with brown stems are definitely gone. The ones with green remaining may have some life left in them, but you'll have more success starting fresh from seed.


PM Kisan 14th Installment Date 2023 Status, Release, Rejected List
PM Kisan 14th Installment Date 2023 Status, Release, Rejected List, and many more details are in this article. The last instalment is already released, and the date of the next instalment has also been announced, so read the article to know more.
PM Kisan 14th Installment Date 2023
The PM Kisan 14th Installment Date of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme will be released in July 2023. The scheme was launched in February 2019 by the Government of India with the objective of providing financial assistance to small and marginal farmers across the country. Under this scheme, eligible farmers will receive financial assistance of Rs 6000 per year, which is paid in three equal instalments of Rs 2000 each. The first instalment was paid in March 2019, the second instalment in July 2019, the third in November 2019 and the fourth in March 2020.
Subsequent instalments are released in July, November and March of each year. The 14th instalment will be released in July, with eligible farmers receiving their payment by the end of the month. With this instalment, the total amount disbursed to small and marginal farmers will have crossed Rs 1 lakh crore. PM-KISAN scheme is a significant step taken by the government to ensure that the farmers are not deprived of their rightful earnings.
PM Kisan 14th Installment Status 2023
The scheme was launched in 2019 and provided income support of Rs. 6000 per year to small and marginal farmers. The scheme is currently in its 14th instalment and is expected to be rolled out in mid of this year. The 14th instalment will provide an additional financial boost to farmers as it will provide an increased amount of Rs. 7000 per annum to farmers in the form of three equal instalments of Rs. 2000 each. The 14th instalment will also provide an additional subsidy to farmers for the purchase of agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, seeds and other agricultural implements.
The 14th instalment will be released to eligible farmers through digital channels such as DBT and Pahal. The government is also taking steps to ensure that the status of the instalment is updated in the PM-Kisan portal regularly. The government is also taking steps to ensure that no one is left out of the scheme and that the payments are made to all eligible farmers on time. The status of your 14th instalment can be seen by following the links mentioned below.
PM Kisan 14th Installment Release 2023
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan 14th Installment is expected to be released in July. It aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers who are struggling to make ends meet due to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 14th instalment will be a one-time payment of Rs 2000 to each eligible small and marginal farmer. The money will be directly transferred to their bank accounts.
This scheme will benefit more than eight crore small and marginal farmers across the country. This scheme is a boon to the farming community, which has been struggling to make ends meet since the pandemic began. The 14th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan scheme will be a big relief for them and help them to sustain their livelihoods in these difficult times.
PM Kisan 14th Installment Rejected List 2023
Rejected List under this scheme includes names of farmers whose applications for the 14th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana have been rejected. The rejection could be due to various reasons like incomplete information, incorrect details, ineligible criteria and more. The list is declared on the official website of PM Kisan. The rejected list includes details like the name of the farmer, the father’s name, the category and other related information.
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Farmers who find their names in the list must contact their nearby Kisan Call Centre (KCC) or Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) to know the exact reason for their rejection. The farmers must provide correct information to get the benefit of the scheme. The government has advised the farmers to use Aadhar cards and bank details to link their accounts with PM Kisan to avoid the rejection of their applications.
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I’ve been getting Google Alerts on Genetically Modified Wheat like crazy in the last few days. Since the wheat groups announced their synchronization plans, and OCA and other groups came out against those plans, the issue has been building steadily.
Obviously, now would be the time for the industry experts to roll out with their lists of reasons why GM wheat is good for us and why we should be delighted to eat it. These folks are popping out of the woodwork right now, and here’s some examples of what they are saying.
Reuters recent article, GMO Wheat Acceptance Hinges on Public Benefit, quotes Meinolf Lindhauer from Germany’s Max Rubner federal research institute of nutrition and food:
“The majority of consumers in many European countries, not in all, do not accept GMO at all,” he said while attending the International Wheat Quality conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The only way for GMO wheat proponents to be heard above the arguments of anti-GMO groups is to demonstrate biotechnology could give consumers a “convincing advantage,” he said.
Hmm. What exactly does that mean? A convincing advantage? A convincing advantage over what? “Armed with our new, expanded genetically engineered food arsenal, we are unstoppable! GE foods give us a convincing advantage! ” This reminds me of Monty Python’s ad spoof for Crelm Toothpaste. Crelm Toothpaste with the miracle ingredient, frauduline.
At the very least this is typical nonsense-speak. At worst, it’s an outright lie. Now, I can see how from a certain perspective GM crops can seem advantageous to farmers. But if this man is trying to say that GE foods are advantageous to consumers I am at a loss when it comes to understanding how. Nutritionally? Cost-wise? What? I don’t get it.
Another interesting quote from the Reuters article:
Consumers support genetic modification to improve health, such as the production of drugs, but resistance is fixed on GMO food, Henry said.
Really. Consumers think that genetic modification is ok if it produces drugs, but not food. How do they know that consumers think this? I would venture that most American consumers have NO IDEA that genetic engineering can be used to produce drugs, or if they do know, they have little concept of the mechanics involved. I don’t think most consumers are aware of how most drugs are produced at all. They’re synthesized in a lab somewhere, aren’t they? Why, yes, yes they are, sometimes with the aid of genetic modification to creatures like goats, or crops like rice and corn. I guess I’m trying to say that if the above statement is actually correct, and consumers do support GE drugs, I don’t think consumers are making an informed choice. (It is however, always gratifying to hear that people don’t like the idea of genetically modified food. But we knew that.)
Ok, here’s another good one, this time from The Canadian Press’s article, Debate on Growing GM Wheat Rises Again, but Experts Say Issues are the Same. They’ve got Doug Robertson, president of the Grain Growers of Canada saying that he thinks wheat could be genetically modified to make it friendly to people with celiac disease. The Reuter’s article mentions this too. Apparently our friend Meinolf Lindhauer thinks that this is also a possibility.
Guys, that sounds really great, but most GE crops on the market right now are made to be pesticide resistant. Specifically glyphosate resistant. Which means it’s all about helping Monsanto sell more Roundup. Maybe you guys didn’t get the memo from your corporate masters. You’re not really in this business to help the folks with celiac disease. It sounds nice, but doesn’t seem super likely.
To wrap up, from DiscoverMooseJaw.com:
Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Blair Rutter says farmers deserve to have a choice. He says producers would not be forced to grow GM wheat if it was introduced. Rutter says a ban is unjustified as he argues there has never been a proven health or safety risk associated with Genetically Modified wheat.
And from SaskatoonHomepage.ca:
Genetically modified wheat is the way to go . . . according to the president of the seventh largest milling company in the United States.
Donald Mennel supports efforts to try and introduce GM wheat into the market place. Currently, farmers can’t seed GM wheat . . . but they plant genetically modified canola, corn and soybeans.
Mennel says wheat is falling behind the other crops when it comes to yields. He’s worried that wheat will become a ”backburner crop” because it will be expensive to grow or be in limited supply.
Boy, there sure are a lot of these guys, and they’re so bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, gearing up for what seems like a pretty big push, full of fun “facts” about how great GMOs are, and GE wheat, especially. Then there are the rest of us, who don’t want it, and never did, facing the continued adulteration of our food supply. Let’s call them on their bogus claims and false facts, their scaremongering about GMOs being needed to feed to world. We need to fight this one.
Voice your opposition to the Wheat Industry’s push for GM wheat commercialization. Contact the President and your representatives now! Click here to take action. By Honor Schauland
Organic Consumers Association, June 9, 2009
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Editor’s Note: Learn more about Genetically Engineered Wheat and Take Action in the Organic Consumers Association’s GE Wheat Campaign Center.
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Urban Botanist Cloning Paste - 9 grams
Grow baby grow! Urban Botanist Cloning Paste may look small but it packs a big growth boost in every pea-sized application. New Zealand formulated and produced, right here in Auckland, made for NZ growing conditions.
The natural lanolin base means it stays put when applied, even with watering - while it busily works away, tricking your indoor houseplant in to producing new shoots like magic.
The active ingredient in this clever cloning paste is cytokinin, which causes cell division and new shoot production. Another big benefit of being locally made is small batch production so when you choose Urban Botanist you know the plant hormone is F.R.E.S.H.
Use it to fast-track growth on a new cutting, to help a mother plant recover after being chopped & propped, to encourage stems further down to put out new branches for bushier plants without having to cut off growth tips, and to give dormant or slow growers a kick to speed up.
Don't be too eager though, apply it to a maximum of 3 nodes or buds per plant or you'll use up your plant's energy and slow down growth. For best results we reckon go with 1 or 2 nodes / buds at a time. Some plants show dramatic results as soon as 1 week later, but 3 to 4 weeks is more typical depending on a few factors.
Make sure to check the full how to use instructions before first use, and watch the video below (note the video shows the old smaller bottles - the new bigger 9 gram tins give you more product for the same price).


You can find Joe’s Honey at the Hayward Farmers Market every Saturday. Their honey is pure, sweet, and great for the health.
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Mr. von Waldenfels, coffee is becoming scarce. Current studies predict: Harvests will shrink. Around half of the coffee cultivation areas are threatened by climate change. Does this forecast make you nervous? We take it very seriously. The forecasts are based on robust data. But we don't yet know exactly which regions will be hit particularly hard. That's where the uncertainty lies. Why does the coffee tree react so sensitively to changes in temperature and precipitation? The coffee plant is a diva. She likes a consistently warm climate. Then there are times when it likes drought stress to develop lots of flowers. In other phases she likes it wet. And woe betide you, it doesn't suit her. Then the cherries become small and the harvest turns out badly. Does that mean rising prices for coffee drinkers if the diva bitches?
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We have started a 4-H club at McArthur HS in Hollywood FL. We are having a “Summer of Growing” with 20 members, all from the AgScience program run by Vincent Newman. our 4-H agent put together a project book and we have a permaculture specialist that together with a few others are going to host a weekly zoom session. We have given them all 4-5 cuttings or seeds, pots and soil so they can grow at home. We plan to have weekly discussion about composting, what they are growing, uses, etc. to keep them engaged and continue to develop their green thumbs so that when we resume at some point they will be at a higher level of understanding and appreciation of plants and growing food and fiber in our climate. We are expecting them to document this project with photos and measurements and put together a final presentation which will be judged at the next county fair.
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A few years back, we offered a coffee from this washing station to our subscribers. We're extremely pleased to bring this one to the menu. It's bright and sweet and hits all the right notes.
Kanzu, Karambi, Nyamasheke, Rwanda
Altitude: 1800-2100 MASL
Tasting Notes: Rainier Cherry, Butterscotch, Vanilla
Best Brewed As: Drip, French Press, Pourover, Espresso
From our friends at Red Fox:
Kanzu washing station is located in the Nyamasheke district of Rwanda’s Western province. When the views are clear from the top of the ridge above the washing stations you can see all the way down to Lake Kivu to the west, which stretches the length of Rwanda’s border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kanzu is a jewel of a place — organized and well-run, set against green hills of coffee, cassava, sweet potato, sugar cane, bananas, and beans at 1900 masl. Kanzu employs 50 local men and women during the harvest season. From start to finish, harvest in Rwanda runs about 4-5 months from March to July. Lots are separated by each outturn throughout the season.
After arriving at the washing station, cherry is floated and pulped, using a McKinnon disc pulper. The coffee in parchment then undergoes a dry fermentation for 16-18 hours before the remaining mucilage is washed off, followed by soaking. This typically takes up to 18 hours before the coffee is dried on raised beds with a mesh bottom, allowing for air circulation. The wastewater from the processing is treated with Effective microorganisms (EMTechnologiesTM) to secure the local water resources for the nearby community.
Very few coffee-producing countries have received the kind of focused aid that Rwanda has seen since the end of the genocide in 1994. Beginning in 2001 with the PEARL Project, and continuing with SPREAD, which ended in 2012, the Rwandese coffee industry was the focus of a series of collaborative development projects designed to rebuild the agricultural sector, mainly coffee & cassava, after the devastation of genocide & civil war. PEARL and SPREAD were funded by USAID and U.S. universities and led by Dr. Tim Schilling. By building washing stations, forming coops, and training agronomists, cuppers and quality control personnel, the programs helped to elevate Rwandese coffee to new heights, giving farmers access to specialty coffee markets and prices.In 2012, Dormans took over Kanzu washing station and spent the intervening years making investments in infrastructure, training farmers on agronomic best practices, and improving quality control.


From now anything bareroot won’t be available until the next planting season.
Planting conditions are no longer good for these plants. Especially as they come out of hibernation.
All potted plants on our website can be purchased (they are already ‘established’ in their pots).
If you would like to order bareroot and potted plants, please bear in mind we can only send out potted at the moment.
For bareroot orders there’s also the option to place a preorder with us. When the planting season comes we’ll be able to send out bareroot orders.
If you have any questions about ordering, please read our ordering info page: https://www.tree-shop.co.uk/ordering-info/
And our FAQ page: https://www.tree-shop.co.uk/faqs/


We are rigorously engaged in offering a superior quality of Fresh Onion. Our offered Fresh Onions are highly praised in the market for their juicy taste, purity, and long shelf life. These Fresh Onions are endowed with various vital minerals like zinc, phosphorus, and many more. Fresh Onion, acts as the main ingredient in various Indian and international cuisines. Our offered Fresh Onion is profusely demanded by vari
We are one of the known suppliers of Fresh Onion, located in Telangana, India. Onion is used as a part of a dish or it could be used as the main ingredient also. Onions contain flavonoid and phytonutrients. We provide farm fresh onions at reasonable rates. We take care of the packing so that the onions dont get rotten and retain their freshness.
Plot No - 31, Flat No - 102, Park View Apts, Model Colony, Sr Nagar, Telangana - 500038, India
We offer quality Fresh Onions to the clients. Onions are widely consumed across the globe as used in various cuisines. The Onions add great taste to the dishes whether be Indian, Continental or any other. We offer bulk quantities of Onions to the clients at very affordable prices. We are reckoned as a prime Manufacturer, Supplier and Exporter of Onions from Pune (Maharasthra). Known For : Freshness Superior quality G
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One of the suppliers of industrial products, providing various types of products such as milky white onion.
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Today, we stand among the distinguished Onions Exporters from India. Fresh Red Onions are highly appreciated for flavoring of dishes These onions grow under the soil and they are harvested within a short span of time. Being a tropical crop, these are highly demanded in all the regions of the world. Our Onions are easily available in different sizes and counts to add rich flavor to various cuisines. Organic Red Onio
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We understand that superior-grade raw materials are essential for the production of quality products. Thus, we maintain cordial association with reliable vendors of the market. Our fast transit facilities make us able to easily meet the expected delivery deadlines of the clients.
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We are capable of handling both automated inbound and outbound consignments, we have excellent warehousing solutions available. We keep the extensive array of products sorted to make sure that the delivery commences thoroughly. Installation of modern packaging facility assists us in meeting standard as well as tailored packaging requirements of the patrons. In addition, our professionals ensure safe packaging of the
B-15, Plot No. 16, 17 & 18, Aditya Arcade, Ishaq Colony, West Marredpally, Telangana - 500026, India
The shiny, red surface of Fresh Red Onion does not have any type of blemishes and cuts. We pack the Fresh Red Onion as per the guidelines given by food regulation authorities. With efforts to lead the market, we have become a reputed Exporter of Fresh Red Onion, based in Hyderabad. The Fresh Red Onion is priced at a reasonable rate.
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Future Pro Solutions
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Deals in Walnuts, Fresh Onion, Fresh Grapes, Fresh Vegetables, Basmati Rice, Fresh Mango, Non Basmati Rice
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Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Merry, Warm, and Bright
Friday, December 20, 2019 |
It has been positively frigid this week, which makes the warm humid atmosphere of the greenhouse an even sweeter relief than usual. Staff and visitors aren’t the only ones enjoying this indoor climate. Blithewold’s tender … Read more.
Shady Summer Retreat
Friday, August 16, 2019 |
In May, we were fortunate to have horticultural interns join our crew to help us with all our spring and summer workload in the greenhouse and gardens. Betsy, Joe, and I mentor these interns thru … Read more.
Thursday, February 28, 2019 |
The day before the start of March, February has hit us with another round of snow. It is light, white, and fluffy. As much as I dislike the chill of winter, it’s hard to be … Read more.


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Our offered Product range includes and Fresh Sapodilla.
The company is primarily engaged in Fresh Sapodilla exporting across the globe. The Fresh Sapodilla, provided by us, has a sweet sugary taste and is used worldwide for the preparation of various kinds of food items. Furthermore, our Fresh Sapodilla can be availed at most competitive prices. Packaging : 4 Kgs Features : Mouth watering Fresh No pesticides Better packaging


Webinar: Introducing the GSMA AgriTech Accelerator
The GSMA AgriTech Programme recently hosted two webinars to present the recently launched GSMA AgriTech Accelerator. The Accelerator, launched with funding from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), aims to support and fast-track the growth of innovative, revenue-generating digital agriculture solutions that support the programme’s mission of improving smallholder farmers’ livelihoods, financial inclusion, and climate resilience.
The webinar provides an overview of the Accelerator, its key objectives and focus areas and the support package on offer for cohort members. We will also highlight the main eligibility requirements and discuss the expected commitments from cohort members, the selection process and the key dates to look out for. These details are also covered in the Term Sheet for the Accelerator. The webinar is targeted at digital agriculture solution providers interested in applying for the Accelerator.
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Influential Women in Agriculture Summit 2020
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We created IWCA to help identify and promote women across the diverse agriculture industry. Women are actively farming, providing animal health and nutrition services to farming operations, or leading sales, agronomy, research and marketing teams more than ever before. Our goal is to spotlight six influential and innovative women, sharing their stories, achievements, challenges and wisdom with the industry through our agricultural brands: Top Crop Manager, Potatoes in Canada, Canadian Poultry, Manure Manager and Fruit & Vegetable.
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Degradation of biogenic amines and in vitro evaluation of ruminal parameters of the ruminal fluid of Charolais sheep
by Ivana Kolackova, Jiri Skladanka, Sylvie Skalickova, Pavel Horky, Natalia Cernei, Zuzana Lackova, Jiri Trinacty, Vojtech Adam
In this study, we reported the evaluation of ruminal parameters and the rate and degree of degradation of biogenic amines (BA) in vitro, using ruminal fluid from sheep fed two different diets (meadow hay and silage of Medicago sativa L.). Herein, the Charolais sheep breed with a ruminal cannula was used to gather samples. Multiple rumen parameters were evaluated after 10 days of the feeding period. Samples were processed using fermenters inoculated by BA (histamine, tyramine, putrescine, cadaverine, spermine, and spermidine) during 8-h fermentation. Levels of BA were determined using ion-exchange chromatography, and volatile fatty acids (VFA) were determined using gas chromatography. More rapid BA degradation was noticed in hay than in haylage. Overall, VFA levels increased with duration of the fermentation, while pH lowered. The rapid increase was observed after 4 h of fermentation. Ammonia concentration had a decreasing trend in silage and increasing in the hay. Hypotheses on BA degradation were accepted. Important knowledge of the development of ruminal parameters in time was obtained, and based on gathered information, it is possible to say that other parameters and their impacts on BA in rumen need to be examined further.


Please find below recent update from our main supplier:-
"Just to add a little more to this year’s challenge, the worst peat harvest in Northern Europe for 15 years, very heavy and dense peat, Environmental Legislation vastly reducing the amount of peat available in the Republic of Ireland and the global interruption of supply of coir, horticultural textiles and plant pots caused by the pandemic will result in us all going to have a roller coaster of a year"
The 60ltr Clover Multi Purpose are still available.
Nobody likes price increases but in the current climate they were going to happen. Unfortunately, the days of quality, cheap compost are over. We have kept increases to a minimum but cannot guarantee that these prices will not have to increase again as the cost of transport, manufacturing under Covid secure conditions and the availability of raw materials start to be reviewed by the manufacturers across the world"


Sugar prices tend to rise just before the festival season in India which starts from late August and continues till the end of the year. In anticipation of the rise, the government generally releases extra sugar in the market to control prices. This year too it did the same.
Earlier this month 400,000 tonne of additional non-levy sugar was released, which is over and above the previous allocation of 4.766 million tonne. The quantity of non-levy sugar also called as free sale sugar is the quota that is given to millers by the government every quarter.
Despite this rise in supply, sugar prices have been rising from Rs 27 a kg levels in June to over Rs 34 a kg currently. Two factors have contributed to this rise. First is the lack of rain in sugarcane growing belts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. These areas have received 15 per cent lower rains than normal.
Second is the government’s policy of exports. In spite of knowing that the country has received lower rainfall, the government has continued with its policy of exports. Sugar exports were freed and put under the Open General Licence (OGL) only in May 2012. Since then the country has exported 1.35 million tonne and exports are expected to touch 3.5 million tonne for the sugar marketing year ending September.
Food Minister KV Thomas has now said that this sugar year (October to September), sugar production is expected to be 23 million tonne. This compares poorly with the Indian Sugar Mills Association’s (ISMA) forecast of production of 25 million tonne for 2012-13 and end the season at 26 million tonne.
What is worrying is that continued exports and lower production will result in a lower inventory level for the next year. This will keep prices of sugar higher with the role of monsoon being extremely critical next year. Domestic sugar prices have already risen so fast that they are now higher than international prices. Fortunately, this has prevented millers from exporting further.
But news from Brazil, the main exporter of sugar is not too encouraging either with reports of a delay in harvest. This can again push up international sugar prices, especially since the US is going through one of the worst drought in recent years. There is a sharp reduction of cane production in the US, which is used mainly to produce ethanol. In order to overcome this demand, analysts feel Brazilian sugarcane will be diverted to produce ethanol rather than sugar.
With higher international sugar prices, exports can resume once again. With domestic demand in the country at 22 million tonne and production at 23 million tonne, carry forward inventory will be very low. While the food minister does not seem to be worried over current year’s demand and has ruled out imports, he was not sure about exports for the next year.
Sugar companies will thus benefit from this quarter as realisations have shot up considerably and fundamentally there is little that can dampen prices.
However, the key element that will decide future sugar prices is the total quantity that will be exported which will decide the closing stock of the current year. If there is enough buffer, price rise will be arrested, if not the government will be staring at rising sugar prices and a possibility of imports on the eve of elections.
In any case sugar companies will have much better realisations than they have had over the last two years. Sugar company stocks have started moving over the past month in anticipation of better times, but could be bought on declines.


All of the tomatoes we purchased have finally been planted ! :) I even have one baby tomato :) I only have two left. One for flowers and one for greens. The husband has the green bed almost done! Happy things are getting done and can't wait to reap the rewards :)
My flowers have finally started blooming. Poor things need transplanted. They are so crowded!


For Cee’s Flower of the Day.
Tag Archives: tulip
For Cee’s FOTD.
I pay for a whole 9 months of CSA, community supported agriculture, from Red Dog Farm. Early in the season my box has vegetables and tulips! I love the tulips, they are gorgeous.
I have been in a CSA for most of the last 22 years. People say, but you do not pick what you get. I say, I know, but I hate throwing food out so I end up eating MORE vegetables then if I bought them.
Red Dog Farm: https://reddogfarm.net/.
For the Ragtag Daily Prompt: beam and for Cee’s FOTD.
I am in a CSA, Community Supported Agriculture. I go pick up my box on Wednesday. Early in the year we get tulips as well as greens. I love both.
This is for Cee’s Flower Photo of the Day.


Workhorse 95L Atv Deluxe Spot Sprayer LG25DSS
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The Workhorse Spot and Broadcast Sprayer is the perfect choice for weed control for gardens, driveways, ditches, ponds, pastures, orchards, and more. Depending on the model you can choose from sizes ranging 15 to 40 gallons in capacity. The included handgun comes with an adjustable spray nozzle allowing you to choose your spray path or be spot on with your treatment. Most Workhorse Spot and Broadcast Sprayers are designed to add various boom attachments for versatility in spraying. Built with the quality Workhorse is known for, these sprayers will provide the dependability needed season after season.
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Ideal for spraying: Gardens, Driveways, Ditches, Ponds, Pastures & Orchards. And, It’s The Perfect Choice As An ATV Sprayer.
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