Digging Life at Inyoni Organic Farm: Nick Batty Reaps Delight Offering Locally Grown Food
Mar 01, 2012 12:20PM
● By Susan Aimes
More Collier County residents than ever before are shopping at the Third Street South Farmers’ Market, in Naples, where Nick Batty has been selling produce from his five-acre Inyoni Organic Farm since 2002. By 2006, a dozen or so fresh-air vendors patiently waited on Saturday mornings, December through April, for several hundred shoppers to stroll through the market located behind Tommy Bahama’s, in Old Naples. Today, Batty notes that nearly 50 regular vendors see an estimated 2,000 shoppers every Saturday morning throughout the entire year. “I’m guesstimating that 60 to 70 percent of my customers come every week and about 5 percent of them have been to the farm to see where their food is grown,” says Batty, who offers farm tours.
Relationships with local chefs are also important to the 10-year veteran of farming. “Chefs appreciate dependable farmers that can consistently provide high-quality food,” advises Batty, who initially put his degree in horticulture to work in a 10-by-10-foot plot just off Rock Road, near the gated community of TwinEagles. Although Batty does sell some produce to two Naples restaurants, Bamboo Café and The Bay House, most of his vegetables are sold at three local farmers’ markets: Third Street South, the Market on Marco Island and St. Monica’s Farmers’ Market. He also sells produce at For Goodness Sake Organic Marketplace & Café, in Bonita Springs.
Batty good-naturedly offers a dose of reality for city dwellers that idealize farming as a romantic occupation: “When I come outside in the early morning to dig in the dirt, I look up and see the birds singing in the trees and the moon still hanging in sky. Then I look down and see a couple hundred fire ants crawling on my leg. I hose them off and get back to work,” he quips. Still, Batty likes being able to live out his dream. “Farming is a business, and I wanted to be in the business of farming so I could find out if I really had it in me to be successful at making a living by growing food for the local economy,” he muses. “Along the way, I discovered that there truly is something unexplainable about being in contact with the Earth and involved with its cycles.”
For more information, contact Nick Batty at 239-980-3605.


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Farmer's markets are becoming increasingly popular with the world slowly evolving towards a healthier lifestyle. But did you know that you can also buy fresh, high quality fruits and vegetables while simultaneously participating in local farm production? CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture) allows potential buyers and current members to purchase a share of a farmer’s crop each season, allowing that particular farmer to acquire the essential tools to grow and harvest his land while also providing a fail-safe market for his produce.
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As with any large metropolis, New York has very limited space. Buildings, streets, and sidewalks overwhelm what little land is left. So one has to wonder: how does an urban environment entrenched in concrete and asphalt become a viable provider of farmed goods? How does a city like the Big Apple find an environmentally friendly way to supply a variety of quality produce for its community without traveling beyond the city limits?
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The prices at origin of Spanish fruit and vegetable products, published in the latest weekly register of national prices at origin of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) corresponding to week 12, (from March 16 to 22), reflect the impact of the coronavirus crisis on prices.
According to the report, the most remarkable is the price of bananas, which "has plummeted to a minimum" (13.87 cents / kg) in a "context of insecurity" due to the health crisis. On top of this, "the supply exceeds the demand by far." In this last week, the price of bananas has dropped by 9.5%. When the season started, the price stood at 33.57 cents / kg.
The most spectacular weekly rise was recorded by zucchinis (85.84 cent / kg, +153.59% compared to week 11), followed by aubergines (50.09 cent / kg, +56.42%); potatoes (33.39 cent / kg, +17.5%); carrots (26.73 cent / kg, +17.39%) and cauliflower (47.40 cent / kg, +16.18%).
During the first twelve weeks of 2020, the price at origin of round tomatoes has also stood out, having gone from 54.29 to 73.30 cent / kg, while the price of green bell peppers has increased from 74.58 to the 112.70 cent / kg, having reached a maximum in week 11, with 134.53 cent / kg.
The prices of oranges (29.82 cent / kg, +4.67% compared to week 11) and lemons (40.03 cent / kg, +4%) have also increased.
The most pronounced price drops have been those of green beans (76.57 cents / kg, -24.68% compared to week 11); cucumbers (31.49 cent / kg, -18.44%) and flat green beans (181.14 cent / kg, -16.94%).
The price of strawberries, with the season in full swing, stood at 104.50 cent / kg in week 12, which is 11.44% lower than the average of the previous seven days.


Drought in 1936 turned Iowa corn brown like this 2012 field near Waverly.
Harvest time 2012: The combines moving through fields at night in a golden globe of light and a haze of drought-produced dust always bring memories of other harvests.
In 1936, I was a child helping a bit with a "battle" on our small farm in southwest Iowa. We were fighting a hateful little black insect called a "chinch bug."
Long before their arrival we knew the chinch bugs were coming. Neighbors saw their green cornstalks alive with creeping bugs that spread in black masses, a slow predatory wave devouring crops and leaving tattered cornstalks behind. ...


I suppose with all the travel this month I did, in fact, miss two full weeks of April in the garden. I’m seriously behind. I have little seedlings in the family room that I am desperate to take outside. I have blueberry bushes to transplant. Heirloom tomatoes are on their way from California. There is still some tidy-up work to be done.
Nevertheless, those plants seemed to have carried on without me. So here’s my April pictorial update.
The front flower beds are on the north side of the house, so they don’t get much in the way of sun. I’ve been trying to morph them away from traditional landscape plantings toward more of a true garden setting. It’s slow going as I experiment with plants that work…Oh, and find the time.
The azaleas have finally started to take off, as has the Solomon’s Seal. The hellebores are extremely gorgeous–So much so that I’m thinking of taking advantage of the hellebores sale from Hersonswood Nursery. They have two hellebores called Kingston Cardinal and Gold Finch that would be fabulous planted in a large group, especially since hellebores seem to like living here at Bumblebee.
The Dead Nettle (awful name/fabulous plant) around my adorable foo dogs is covered in little pink flowers. Tiny little plantlets are coming up around the plant through the mulch.
I love the Dead Nettle so much that I planted a mass of it alongside the driveway–another shady spot. The whole area is in dire need of some planning and planting. It’s a very large area, which means a LOT of plants. I’m still scratching my head about how to tackle it.
A few years ago my then-early-teenage son took it upon himself to whack down a small tree by the driveway with a machete. Typical boy. I left if there as I pondered what to do with the side garden. When I saw this birdhouse from Walpole Woodworkers, the little lightbulb over my head went off.
Unfortunately, the foam flowers that I planted there last year aren’t as robust as I had hoped. Perhaps they are like the hellebores and just need some time to settle in.
Then there’s the lawn, which you heard about before. This is the view from the front of the house. Although you read a lot about lawns not being practical, when you have this much room, a lawn is a very practical thing indeed. If we ever need to have an impromptu football game, there’s room to pass the ball. And I can cut it in less than an hour when I have a working riding mower. Since there’s not a chance that I’ll ever be able to garden all this space, a pretty green lawn works quite well and gives us a nice view up the hill.
After the drought last summer the lawn looked hideous. But with aeration and seeding in the fall–and a good amount of rain this spring–it has bounced back quite nicely.
Back in the Colonial garden, the veggies are thriving. I’ve also been cutting tulips and putting them all around the house.
The herb garden is a bit mangy, but it’s still early. The columbine that I started from seed didn’t do much last year. But this year the columbine is EVERYWHERE. I had forgotten that I tucked a couple of little seedlings in the herb bed last year. But this year–here they are!
And last, but not least, the compost bins are currently under a canopy of Dogwood. Yes, that’s my clothes line. And yes, I use it.
Well, so there you have it. There are a couple of other photos of the Colonial theme garden from the last post if you want to see more.
That was a bit of a ramble, but it gave me a chance to spew out all the photos.
And as you can see, April was here because it left behind the evidence. I hope I don’t miss May!


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Manifolds equally split a single input into multiple outputs. They’re perfect for making your own dripper system. We offer manifolds with 4x outputs, 6x outputs and 8x outputs in a number of sizes and materials. Manifolds are most often used along with dripper line or tube as the output with a dripper stake on the end.
Garden tip: If you're having trouble fitting pipe onto any components, warm up the end of pipe you want to attach by dunking it in a mug of very hot water from the kettle. Make sure it’s not boiling when you submerge the pipe. The pipe will become more malleable while warm and will return to being as rigid, when it cools. Doing this allows you to easily fit the irrigation pipes and ensures a watertight fit.
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Agricultural Development and Farmers Welfare Department, Govt. of Kerala has sanctioned an Agro-Processing Training cum incubation Centre (APTIC) at a cost of Rs.70 lakhs to ICAR-KVK, Alappuzha. The foundation stone for the centre was laid by Adv. V.S Sunil Kumar, Hon. Minister for Agriculture, Govt. of Kerala on 23rd November 2018. Speaking at the function minister said there is a huge potential for value addition of coconut other agricultural produces. The meeting was presided over by Adv.U.Prathibha, Hon.MLA Kayamkulam, who appreciated the efforts of KVK-Alappuzha for taking up farmer friendly activities. Dr. P.Muralidharan, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK Alappuzha briefed an overview of the programme and pointed out incubation centre would help to mould the farmers and youth as entrepreneurs with modern technologies and machineries. Dr. P.Chowdappa, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, Dr.M.J.Chandre Gowda, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Bangalore, Mr. K.K Anil Kumar, Muncipal Councilor, Kayamkulam, Mr. N.Sukumara Pillai, Vice chairman, Onattukara Development Agency, Smt.Beena Natesan, Principal Agriculture Officer, Alappuzha, Smt.Faseela Beegam, Project Director, ATMA, Dr.V.Krishnakumar, Head, ICAR-CPCRI (R.S), Kayamkulam and other dignitaries spoke on the inaugural session.
A seminar cum Farmer-Scientist interface on value addition for doubling farmer’s income was conducted and was led by Dr.M.S Sanjeev, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CTCRI, Sreekariam, Dr.M.R Manikantan, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, Mrs.Elizabeth Joseph, Assistant Professor, KVK, Kottayam. Display and sale of value added food products by KVK trained entrepreneurs was also organized on the day.


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Crew Member: Saturday
Every day at Grow Dat starts with a short game. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other and have fun before we get to work. We’ll share thoughts on the quote of the day and talk through the day’s schedule. Opening circle is usually facilitated by youth leaders.
We split up into crews for the day’s work on the farm. Common tasks are weeding, seeding new plants, transplanting, harvesting produce, or moving compost to build soil fertility.
Back out in the field
Workshops help us understand how and why we do this work. We learn from the land-- studying soil, insects, and ecology up close. We learn from each other by sharing stories and thinking about how we work together in a diverse community. And we learn about systems as we think about how our food gets to our tables and what a more sustainable and just food system could look like.
Real Talk & Reflection
Every other week we give and receive feedback called Real Talk. Crew members hear 3 positives (things they’re doing well) and one delta (an opportunity for growth) from their crew leaders and ACLs. As the program continues, Crew Members give feedback to their supervisors & eachother.
We end each day like we started; in a circle. We reflect on the day and hear from everyone in the circle because we know that everyone’s voice is important.


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Technology for Good
Colombia is fed by small farmers. Every day, three-fourths of the food arriving at its capital, Bogota, is produced by these small farmers. Yet like their counterparts in other parts of the world, they face an uphill battle to stay afloat and grow. While their bigger competitors can take advantage of ready access to information, markets and financing tools, small farmers often lack such access. Until recently, at least.
Grameen Foundation, with the support from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, developed a digital approach, mSourcing, which begins to address three core needs of small farmers.
Early insights from a pilot test of mSourcing
mSourcing is a mobile tool that helps small farmers in production forecasting and commercial planning. It can also help to track the supply of available produce and offers an ordering system. Grameen Foundation recently tested it with 187 farmers in Antioquia and Nariño, Colombia. Three organizations (Alsur, Fundacion SalvaTerra and Fundacion San Sebastian) worked with the small farmers to identify the following early insights.
1. Fewer errors and greater efficiencies
Order processing time fell sharply. Partners saw a reduction of 40 hours a week in processing orders, as well as a nearly 100 percent accuracy rate from shifting to an electronic system from paper. Time saved in calls and tabulation freed up time to establish relationships and bolster supply.
One buyer for a large retailer noted that the tool helped a small supplier grow. “One year ago, Alsur was considered a small supplier. With the use of the mSourcing tool, Alsur has improved efficiency and increased its supply and today, it is considered a medium to big supplier for Exito Cali, which buys 40 – 50 tons of produce daily from 180 different suppliers.”
2. Stronger cash flows for farmers
Payments were faster. For small farmers operating on thin margins and tight household budgets, settling payment can have an outsized impact on their business stability. mSourcing helped reduce the average timing for payments to farmers from 40 days to 7.
One farmer selling to Alsur commented, “we used to receive our payment more than 30 days after we have sold it and now, we’re able to receive it within a week which allows us to constantly have cash to support our families and invest in our farm.”
3. More responsive data and planning
Planning was easier. Two partners also reported that the data compiled offered better insights into the demand for certain produce. While this data was available prior to the introduction of mSourcing, it is more easily tabulated, offering more timely technical assistance well in advance of the growing season.
4. Building a credit profile
By digitizing and establishing a track record, the goal is that these farmers will ultimately gain better access to credit. In Colombia, for example, despite a fairly well developed financial sector, just 15 percent of the poorest Colombians have an account at a formal institution and only 13 percent received a loan from a formal financial system in the past year. The perceived risk of lending to small farmers is higher than to other segments of the population and financial service providers lack sufficient information about small farmers to achieve the level of comfort needed to extend credit.
mSource joins a growing field
mSourcing is a first generation tool. More advanced solutions that integrate financial services and tap into data analytics have also emerged to bridge the divide. Apollo Agriculture, a fintech firm supported by the Accion Venture Lab, for example, combines a new credit product with advanced analytics, remote sensing and agronomic machine learning.
In early 2017, Mastercard launched 2KUZE a mobile platform to digitally connect small farmers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Developed by Mastercard’s Lab for Financial Inclusion in Nairobi, it is a mobile solution that improves farmers’ access to markets, increases price transparency and speeds payments.
With more than 235 million unbanked adults worldwide receiving cash payments for the sale of agricultural products and 59 percent of them having a mobile phone, development experts see an enormous opportunity to create and scale solutions that address multiple pain points faced by small holder farmer and other actors in the supply chain, including market access, payments and lack of access to credit and insurance.
“We’re seeing a lot of technological innovation geared toward agriculture, a sector that is typically slower to adopt technology,” said Salah Goss, a vice president for government and development programs at Mastercard who works on agricultural solutions. “To make a deeper and more lasting impact, these applications of technology need be combined with business model innovations that move small holders toward profitability.”
Luz Gomez manages the Center’s research and programmatic partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean.


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Minister Michael Creed has welcomed the recent growing interest in the On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme.
The minister today announced the results of the latest tranche of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS).
The scheme closed las Friday, and this was the seventh tranche made available to farmers.
In total, a high 1,835 applications were received, with almost 500 of them coming form the tillage sector.
These Tillage farmers are now eligible to apply for grants for the first time since the schemes introduction last year.
Minister Creed spoke of his delight at the high level of interest in this tranche of the TAMS scheme, and in particular the new Tillage Capital Investment scheme.
He said that almost all of the 500 applications have been approved and said this scheme is essential for the development of rural Ireland as part of the Rural Development programme.
Minister Creed also stated that these capital investments will drive growth on Irish farms as well as bringing with them significant improvements in animal health and welfare and environmental sustainability.
There were 380 applicants in total for the Young farmers Capital Investment Scheme, while there was 333 for the Dairy Equipment scheme.
The organic capital investment scheme had 48 in total, while there was a high 473 applications for the Animal welfare, safety and nutrient storage scheme.
As mentioned there were almost 500 (490) applicants for the Tillage scheme, while there was 13 for the Pig and poultry based one and 98 for the Low emission slurry spreading scheme.
Minister Creed also announced that the eighth tranche will commence from the 1st of July and will be open until October 6th.
He concluded by calling all approved farmers from the last tranche to get their payment applications in ASAP, and make use of the funding available.


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Grain inspectors and tugboat pilots return to work after nearly two months of industrial action, ending 160-ship log jam and kick-starting Argentinian exports.
Argentinian grain inspectors’ union, Urgara, has agreed to retroactive wage increases for 2020, breaking the deadlock that brought exports to a standstill in the last months of 2020. The union also negotiated a 13 per cent pay increase for January through to June and a bonus of nearly 2000 USD.
Guillermo Wade, manager of port group CAPyM, said: “Everything is getting back to normal after, in some cases, nearly two months of protests.” A recently ended three-week strike by soybean processors had also disrupted exports and yesterday’s news will ease the furrowed brows of many in the shipping industry and among the ranks of traders Cargill Inc. and Bunge Ltd.
Markets reacted swiftly: Bloomberg reports soy-meal futures in Chicago fell 1.4 per cent yesterday, after reaching a six-year high on Wednesday. Soy meal is the main constituent of livestock feed and soy oil is used in cooking and biofuels.


Locations closed on Saturday 5/28
Due to the weather and the holiday weekend all locations will be closed Saturday except the Seneca Mr Tire, St Marys Feed Store and the Wamego Feed store will be open in the morning.
New Fuel Pump Upgrades
Coming late summer we will be extending the island & canopy, and adding an additional Unlead dispenser at our Seneca location. We have seen a need to expand so we have teamed up with Cenex to add more pumps so we have less of a wait time getting gas. Also we will be adding a canopy and better lighting at our Corning fuel site.
Corn Side-dress Time
With the extended periods of wet weather we have experienced the past month, nitrogen losses have likely occurred. If you would like to keep your corn from becoming deficient, now is the time to establish a plan for additional inseason nitrogen before yield losses occur. Your Nemaha County COOP has invested in a Ro-Gator capable of topdressing urea in corn. Contact your local NCCA Agronomist to discuss your nitrogen needs and sign up acres today.
FOR A LIMITED TIME: We have Purina mineral tubs with fly control additive. Available at our Seneca and Corning locations. Call for pricing.
We also have some Clearance Items:
Lambda 240ml Concentrate - $32/bottle
Annihilator - 1Gal Insect Spray - $20/gallon
March 2016 Newsletter
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Grain CommentsSoybean meal is on a mission and clearly leading the entire complex higher which will push corn and wheat higher. A couple weeks ago it was oil and now meal, and when you look at the world carryout to use charts they are tight for meal proteins as well as oil. Soy products are in the driver’s seat right now. Farmers are getting a chance to get a good amount planted in the eastern corn belt where both corn and beans are behind, but there are more rains now seen later next week. Export sales were solid coming in this week above estimates for corn and beans while wheat was within range. Macro markets are calming down a bit but grains/oilseeds will be the focus. The dollar is settling after rumors of a possible rate hike in the June Fed meeting. Crude oil is unchanged while U.S. stocks are up.
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Making the Most of your Allotment
Growing your Own Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit and Flowers ; With Over 530 Practical Photographs and IllustrationsBook - 2011
This is the complete practical guide to growing your own vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers in an allotment, shown in over 530 hands-on photographs and illustrations.
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Silesian Raspberry is named after a region in Europe that is comprised mostly of modern day Poland with parts of Germany and the Czech Republic. This tomato is phenomenal. Giant pink fruit that have a taste that has to be experienced. I simply did not plant enough of Silesian Raspberry. Next year this will be one of my anchors as a pink main crop tomato.


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Purdue Extension is hosting a Wildlife Field Day on Saturday August 26th from 8:30 to Noon at 6615 S 875 E Monterey, IN. Topics will include warm season grass management, forest management for wildlife, invasive species, management for agricultural lands, and food plots. Read more to find out more information about the upcoming workshop!
The Pulaski County Jr. Leaders 4-H Club are selling mums for their 2017 Fall Fundraiser. They are taking orders now through September 25, 2017 for yellow, pink, bronze, red, purple, and white mums at $8 each or 2 for $15. Please contact a 4-H Jr. Leader or the Extension office at 574-946-3412 to place your orders.
Please check out what is going on in Purdue Extension of Pulaski County.
Farmers balancing weak crop prices and rising input costs can learn more about farm financial fitness at a FREE field day sponsored by Purdue Extension, the Purdue Department of Agronomy, the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council. Click to learn more...
The Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC) in Columbia City will host a field day to share practical knowledge with farmers on Thursday Aug. 24 at 8:30 a.m. Workshop sessions will be held throughout the morning.
Schedule of Fair Activities
It's Summer! Please check out our summer newsletter telling about events going on in the Pulaski Co. Extension Office and the Fair.


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The best way to make sure your plants are protected from bugs,mold,dust, and outside temperatures and humidity is to grow in a tent or closed space I have a GrowLab GL60 http://www.homebox-growlab.net which is a awesome sturdy tent. I also have a larger HydroHut 2×2 http://hydrohuts.tumblr.com/ that is just as good as the GrowLab. Both have sturdy poles and connectors as well.
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This lovely, super long winter keeper has all the great qualities one can ask for in a red onion. Flavorful, resistant to blotchy skin fungus while storing solidly until May! We began growing this beautiful heirloom from Milan Italy back in 1990 in Gila New Mexico. The inaugural year of Seeds of Change. One of the ubiquitous introductions from our beloved Alan Kapular of Peace Seeds in Corvallis Oregon. Recently maintained and selected by Aspen Moon Farm here in Hygiene Colorado!


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I pressed some apple juice on Wednesday. Most of this we've frozen for the winter. I decided against trying to ferment it. I still have lots of cider from last year and I'm just a bit too busy at work right now. We have also been out spotting wild asparagus for collection next spring.
Yesterday I pulled all of the carrots out of the front garden. They likely could have stayed another two weeks but I have a lot of carrots in the back to deal with as well. I ended up with about 10 gallons (two pails) worth that I'm soaking right now.


As per the latest official data , Indian sugar production for MY 2018/19 production is forecast to rise 4.3 percent to a record 33.8 MMT, which includes 560,000 metric tons (MT) of khandsari (a local type of low-recovery sugar prepared by open-pan evaporation) and 31.1 MMT of milled sugar (33.3 MMT raw equivalent. An expectation of an improved sugar recovery rate for the second consecutive year, increases in cane crushing volume as a result of larger cane production, and assumed benefits from higher cane byproduct production (for integrated mills) should encourage higher sugar production. Uttar Pradesh (UP) will be the largest producer of sugar in India, three-years in a row; followed by Maharashtra, which is expected to trail marginally behind UP.
Likewise sugar production in Karnataka will recover to its near normal levels (five-year average). Combined, these states will contribute almost 84 percent of total sugar production in the out-year. Cane supplies to gur (jaggery or crude, noncentrifugal lump sugar) manufacturing units will return to higher than normal levels, with out-year gur production reaching upwards of 6.6 MMT, 9.2 % above the current years estimate. Concurrently, Indias sugar production in MY 2017/18 will rise 46 percent to 32.4 MMT (combination of khandsari and mill sugar) due to higher than anticipated sugar production from Maharashtra and Karnataka. A 10 percent increase in average cane yield along with an improved national sugar recovery rate from 11 percent to 11.32 percent will contribute to record sugar production. Also, receding cane arrears (reduced debts) from preceding seasons will help increase availability of cane for supply to mills.
Out-year sugar consumption is forecast at 27.5 MMT, four percent above the current year estimate of 26.5 MMT. A strong demand from bulk buyers, food processors, quick service restaurants, sweet meat shops, households, a growing population, rising income and changing food consumption patterns should support higher consumption in the out-year.Ending stocks in the out-year are forecast upwards of 11.8 MMT and is more or less equal to a 5 month consumption requirement. Stocks for the current sugar season are slightly trailing behind at 11.5 MMT which again is sufficient for the same time period. Ideally, the minimum stock requirement is for 3 months consumption


The allotments were established in 1998 and were part of the Rotherfield Horticulture & Allotments Association. Subsequently the land was sold, and the new Rotherfield Allotments Association was set up as a separate entity in 2012 and the land sub-let to the Association by the Parish Council.
The Allotments are situated in Chant Lane. It is a tranquil site with lovely views. There are 20 full plots, each plot measures 70ft. by 16ft., and some are divided into half plots for those wanting a smaller area.
There is parking on site, we have water butts and as we share the field with horses, we have a ready supply of manure! The only restrictions are we are not allowed to erect sheds or to plant trees on the site and we do not use hosepipes directly on our plots to minimise water charges. We have mowers and a strimmer that members can use.
We recently erected a new fence, with help from the Rotherfield Trust and the Bonfire Society and the site is now completely rabbit proof. During the summer months, we have a monthly working party to keep the communal areas in good order; members are expected to help at these.
We are a friendly bunch, we have families with children, retirees and everyone in between and we operate a buddy system to support anyone new to gardening and allotments.
Current charges as at 2016 are £60 per plot and £30 per half plot.
Contact Sheila Hicks, Secretary 01892 852572


Coreopsis Seeds - Dwarf Plains
- Seed Count: 150 seeds.
- Maturity Date: 60-70 days from planting/transplanting.
- Plant Type: Annual Flower.
- Origin: Plains of North America.
- Color: Bright yellow and red blooms.
- Soil Preference: Well-drained.
- Light Requirement: Full sun.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant, occasional watering needed.
History: Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Tinctoria is a treasured wildflower with its roots in the vast plains of North America. This naturally occurring beauty, with its captivating yellow and red flowers, paints a vivid image of the unspoiled wilderness of the continent. The sight of its blooms gently swaying in the breeze brings to mind the simpler times when nature and humans coexisted harmoniously. Historically, this wildflower has been cherished not just for its radiant appearance but also as an emblem of joy and the effortless elegance of nature.
Uses: The luminous yellow and red petals of the Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Tinctoria serve as more than just a visual treat. Their presence in gardens and meadows can significantly elevate the environment's visual appeal. But beyond aesthetics, they have a functional role too. Their vibrant colors act like magnets for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, ensuring a healthy and thriving ecosystem. Gardeners and landscapers often incorporate them into meadow plantings, making them stand out. Moreover, their cheerful demeanor makes them a preferred choice for garden borders and flower beds, adding a dash of happiness wherever they grow.
Growing Habits & Planting Instructions: For those seeking a low-maintenance yet high-impact flower, Dwarf Plains Coreopsis Tinctoria is an excellent choice. Begin your journey with them by sowing the seeds directly into the ground after the danger of the last frost has passed. Ensure the seeds are just lightly covered with soil. One of their standout features is their drought-tolerance, making them a suitable choice for gardens that don't receive frequent watering. While they are adaptable and can grow in various soil types, they flourish best in well-drained soils. Additionally, for the best blooms and growth,


This Day in History: 1860-10-30
The seventh Agricultural Show and Annual Meeting of the Toodyay, Northam and Victoria Plains Agricultural Society were the last held in old Toodyay. The Meeting and Dinner were held at James Everett’s Queen’s Head Inn. Samuel Pole Phillips was re-appointed as Hon. Secretary and James Drummond Jnr. was the Meeting’s Chairman.
Perth gazette, 30 Nov. 1860, p.3.
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aphids! yeck. We get them bad here. A blast of water will knock 'em off, but in my experience they come back. Neem oil has been working pretty good for us! Good luck. They love pretty much all cabbage family stuff
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Aphids. A simple soap spray is veryeffectiveat knocking the aphid load. Check the pest forum stickies for places to get more info.
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Makes sense since I got rid of all the ants in that area with diatomaceous earth. Now aphids! I was able to knock them off with my sprayer. I'll get some neem oil. I figure I may need it for other infestations in the future anyway. for the help!!
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My palm tree started to become yellow in the last couple of months and I don't see any improvement. I've tried with some spike fertilizers for palm trees, but didn't seem to help. Here are some pictures:
Is it ok to cut off the first 3" at the top to remove the damaged area and promote new growth? What should I do to help?
I'm in the Pacific Northwest, and the palm is outdoors, in open ground.


Introduced From: Eurasia
Habitat: Lawns, pastures and roadsides
Uses: The leaves may be eaten. Some people claim that the other parts of the plant (shoots, stems, flowers, seeds and roots) are also edible, though tough and not very nice to eat.
References: Low (Weeds), Richardson and Shepherd
Clovers are extremely common weeds of lawns and other areas. There may be some issues with oxalic acid if you eat too many of them.
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I planted two Gerbera daisy plants in one pot, one red & one yellow – the red blooms and reblooms but the yellow only bloomed once when first planted. Why?
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It is hard to say. They are two different varieties and may have slightly different traits when it comes to reblooming. Kind of like why one person can draw well but another cannot. Some are just born with the talent while others are not.
You can help to encourage the yellow one to rebloom by removing any spent blossoms. The fewer possible seed heads left on the plant, the more likely the plant is to try to make more, which makes more pretty flowers for us.
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Will a new leaf grow where an old leaf died and fell off on a live vine?
The plant is very healthy and full, this is just something I've been curious about regarding pothos plants for a long time.
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Not, usually, with these. This has to be forced, carefully. Cutting no more than 1/3 of the entire plant back at once will help promote branching, but eventually shortening it a little at a time will force branching lower down.
This article will help you on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/pothos/pothos-plant-care.htm


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Veitch's Blue Echinops
35-39" tall x 18-24" wide, globe thistle grows all across North America, and is loved by dried flower arrangers. The basic form is a tall plant, but hybrids like Veitch's Blue grow only to about 3 feet. The color is a beautiful foil in a perennial garden, and the unique flower shape is great, too. This plant demands almost desert-like conditions, thriving in almost any soil that is in full sun and drains quickly. Once established, its a very tough plant, and can survive with almost no…
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Blue flax is a wonderful low water use plant that works really well with the brown and neutral tones that are commonly used in the Southwest yards and landscapes like in Arizona and Santa Fe. It is a heavy self seeder that produces incredible mass plantings of electric blue color in the garden.
Drumstick Allium is one of the summer-blooming Alliums. It waits until late June to produce 1", wine-colored flower heads on wiry stems.


New Foxtail Palms, fertilizer needs
When should we start fertilizing our new Palms. I should have asked in my first question about the Sago, but we also had three B&B triple trunk Fox-tail Palms planted the first of April. We watered twice a day 1st week, one a day 2nd week, and every other day going forward for 90days. All three have new fronds opening up and the lowest fronds are dying, which we think is related to lifting strapping on each trunk when planting,or just planting shock, but would like confirmation. Also when should we start fertilizing these palms and what type? We prefer spike slow release method, but need a recommendation. We had a professional weed matte installed and think spikes would work best to penetrate the think matting.
This article will refresh you on the care of Foxtail Palms.


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Those of you who follow us on Facebook or Instagram may have already seen the exciting news that a building was delivered mid-June that will soon house our in-town Farm Store! This is a huge step for us and something we have dreamed of doing for years. With Gage making the transition this fall from teaching to farming full-time, the time seems right.
We will use the store to sell all of the goodies we currently sell at farmers markets and more. (We will still be at farmers markets, too btw). We will be scaling up production of our produce, especially off-season, to be able to have fresh food to sell for as much of the year as possible. We will also be scaling up the variety of our canned goods we offer as we finalize certification on our kitchen facility at the farm. Lastly, we will be looking to add new products to our store, either ones we make or grow, or products produced by other small-scale farmers and makers.
What we love most about what we do is growing and creating great products and connecting with the people who purchase them. We could not be more excited about the prospect of connecting with more people at the store and offering more great local products for people to purchase. In our current economic climate, we also believe this tiny store can offer locals a little peace of mind that, even if the grocery store shelves are sometimes limited or partially bare, we remain committed to producing food and making it available to those in our community. Food shortages are scary, and we hope the opening of our farm store will help provide some peace of mind that we are committed to continuing to producing good, wholesome, delicious food.
Fact – we would not have made this leap so soon without the awesome partnership and support from our good friends at Ladybird Brewing. Our tiny store is located on their property at 523 Main Street in Winfield. We are excited to introduce some of our farm product-loving customers to their delicious brews and vice versa.
Time line on the opening of our store remains fluid. We are already operating at full-steam this time of year, so scratching out time to finish the interior of the building and get everything up to code is iffy at best. Stay tuned later this month for more info on an opening date.
We would love to hear your input on what hours you would be most likely to shop. We plan to be open at least a few late afternoons/evenings a week, and then on Saturdays and a few hours on Sundays. But we want to make it convenient for our customers, so please tell us when you would be most likely to stop by the store.
Also, if there are local products you would like to see us carry in our store, please let us know.
Prime vegetable season
We have had some of the best produce we have ever grown this year. We had radishes for a few weeks, spinach and lettuce for a bit longer, and we continue to have carrots, kale, swiss chard, beets, potatoes and onions. We have started harvesting the sweetest cucumbers you have ever tasted, delicious green beans, plump and juicy blackberries, summer squash, and finally … TOMATOES! Winter squash, okra and fresh cut flowers are coming soon.
Here comes the news that is hardest to share. After nearly ten years of raising goats, we made the decision this spring to sell our goat herd. We sold all but four goats – Daisy, Peaches, Frankie, and Beast, a few of our bottle babies from this year and last. The decision to sell our herd was a financial one, we need more time to focus in on the areas of our farm that are most profitable, since we are hoping that the farm can support one of us full-time.
As soon as the goats were gone, our 8-year-old daughter asked me why I was so sad. I explained to her that just because something is difficult doesn’t mean it wasn’t the right decision. It’s always hard to let go of something you have cared for, and these goats received a lot of our attention and care over the last ten years.
We will have a goat herd again some day. But for now, we will enjoy the easy maintenance and companionship of our little bottle babies.
We continue to be at the Walnut Valley Farmers Market every Saturday morning from 7:30-11:00 and the Ark City Farm and Art Market on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. Looking forward to seeing you all soon at farmers market or the farm store!
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Harvest Moon was reportedly an Edward seedling from Gary Zill's breeding program in Boynton Beach, FL (planting number 4-20) which may have crossed with Carrie or Val-Carrie.
The fruit are huge, weighing up to 3 pounds, round, and shaped more like a Kent mango. They turn light orange at maturity sometimes with some red blush. They are firm fleshed, sweet in the classic-flavor group with notes of plum. The fruit have been resistant to anthracnose and do not seem to get bacterial black spot; they do have a problem with sometimes splitting open on the tree before maturity, however. The seed is large and monoembryonic.
The trees are very vigorous, upright growers. They have developed a reputation as poor producers that drop a lot of the fruit they set, but our Harvest Moon trees have performed acceptably and are best described as average producers considering the size of the fruit.
Harvest Moon matures from July into August in West Palm Beach.
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Development of other community minded features for www.MrGreenSod.com are already underway, and new user awareness guides from expert landscapers are already being added on how to choose the right grass for your specific yard conditions, to the importance of knowing the water requirements of the foliage you want install in your new yard, to what everybody should know about lawn and landscape maintenance and design before starting any project.
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Turkey’s hazelnut exports rose 43.1% to reach 168,604 tons from September to December 2019, a regional trade union announced on Monday.
The Black Sea Hazelnut and Products Exporters’ Union reported that Turkey earned $1.09 billion from hazelnut exports during the first four months of the season, which starts in September and ends in August.
In the same period last year, revenues were $711.6 million.
With nearly 78% of total exports, the EU continued to be top market for Turkey’s hazelnut exports.
The union’s figures said 35.6% of the country’s hazelnut exports were processed products worth some $381.9 million, while


The first day of August proved to be a memorable one for food commodities, with corn jumping 6% at one stage and other commodities firm.
A strong backdrop helped, with the dollar weaker - making US exports, including grains – appear cheaper and New York shares hitting their highest levels of 2009.
Oil did its bit too. New York crude for September was 3.0% higher at $71.56 a barrel at 17:00 GMT, a spur for any crop used in making biofuels.
Corn is one of those. And it had other bullish factors going for it too, including concerns that the weather, for so long supportive of a bumper crop, may be too dry for ideal yields.
"The question is what happens next week - will hotter and drier weather in the midwest at that time persist or only last a few days?" Vic Lespinasse at GrainAnalyst.com said.
"If hot and dry weather is short lived, it is bearish for prices. But if it lasts longer, it would quickly become a bullish market influence.
"For now, the market is taking the bullish view, one of the reasons prices are so much higher today.
Another highlight for corn was better-than-expected US export inspections of 47.3 million bushels, the latest in a series of strong trade numbers for the crop.
August corn stood 5.6% higher at $3.58 ½ a bushel in Chicago, with new crop contracts reporting similar gains.
However, the export numbers took some of the icing off a rally in soybeans, with inspections coming in at a weak 4.6m bushels.
August beans were 3.1% higher at $11.70 ½ a bushel, below a day high of $11.90 ½ a bushel.
Wheat for September, meanwhile, jumped 4.5% to 23.5 cents to $5.51 ¼ a bushel.


We are committed to reducing our environmental impact by creating smarter processes that generate less waste, reduce water usage and increase our use of carbon-free and renewable power. Leveraging our four principles of sustainability—compliance, communication, resource conservation, and continuous improvement—we are now able to measure and monitor our progress like never before.
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- Creative re-use — Using eggshells and potato trimmings as supplements in animal feed, and repurposing manure from our farms to create sustainable fertilizers.


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When you don’t have a garden, make one! First thing i noticed about our new flat was that there is a flat roof outside the bedroom window…. with a great view…. with a distinct lack of herbs. Bring on the Veg!
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Farming, food guru Joel Salatin to speak at Grinnell College
Author and third-generation alternative farmer Joel Salatin, owner-operator of Polyface Farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in Herrick Chapel on the Grinnell College campus on the topic: “Can We Feed the World?”
Salatin’s presentation is free and open to the public. Salatin is a full-time farmer when not on the speaking tour. Polyface Farm serves more than 3,000 families, 10 retail outlets and 50 restaurants through on-farm sales and metropolitan buying clubs.


Congratulations goes to Ellen Watt from Waitaki Orchards who won the competition following a day-long event in Cromwell. Tim Officer from Dunstan Hills placed second and Lyssa Jones from MA Orchards placed third.
Ellen goes on to compete for the Young Grower of the Year national title on 1-2 October in Tauranga, alongside winners from other regional competitions including:
- Hawkes Bay on 27 June
- Nelson on 5 July
- Gisborne on 11 July
The winner of Young Grower of the Year will go on to represent the fruit and vegetable sectors at the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition where they will compete for their share of $40,000 worth of prizes.


The kiwifruit season is in transition as the Chilean season finishes up and the Californian and European seasons begin. After a slightly delayed start, the California season has just commenced harvest a week ago, with reports indicating a healthy and good crop. Prices - on the West Coast at least - remain stable for now as there is a good balance between supply and demand. There is still a fair amount of Chilean fruit on the West Coast at the moment which might interfere with the California season once more substantial volume kicks in.
"The California harvest started last week and it's a healthy crop," said one California shipper who ask not to be named. "The size profile is good, with sizes peaking on 25, 27 and 30. Estimates suggest the forecast is for around 10.8 million cases of kiwis this year. With a lot of Chilean kiwifruit still around, we can expect prices to drop in the next few weeks."
Meanwhile, exports from California have not yet commenced as shippers await better volume. "We haven't started exports yet, but expect to begin in the first or second week of November."
Italian kiwifruit shipments delayed
The West Coast might be enjoying a relatively stable kiwifruit market at the moment, but it's the East Coast where many of the problems are. There has been an abundance of Chilean kiwifruit this season and with the East Coast taking the bulk of the offshore fruit, it has been left with a huge inventory to clear.
"There is plenty of Chilean kiwifruit around - too much in fact," said an East Coast importer who also did not wish to be named. "The Chilean season is winding down now and there are not many shipments remaining, but there is a lot of fruit in storage. Prices are low, ranging from $11 for small sizes, through to $18 for larger sizes."
As a result, shipments of Italian kiwifruit were held back and the East Coast is still waiting for its first shipments from Italy for the season. According to the importer, they are on their way now though. "Italian fruit is on the water now," he shared. "It could have come much earlier but with the excess of Chilean fruit, importers halted shipments to avoid flooding the market. Italian fruit is usually here by now, with arrivals typically starting during the second week of October."


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Saturday, Oct. 8, was a special workday at Southside Community Garden, with a focus on putting in drip irrigation and adding a hoophouse for season extension. We also planted garlic, spread wood chips (courtesy of the local tree trimmers), and enjoyed a cool overcast day in the garden.
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Our gardens (now solely in the mountains of NC) have been increasingly home to native plants, birds, small mammals, and insects of all sorts. My gardening companion (my husband) is equally the gardener in our gardens. Woody, our rescue Golden, puts his own stamp on our gardens. He follows his previous fellow goldens (and my former gardening assistants): Mocha and Chessie. They bring life to our gardens.