DULUTH, GA | AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, received eight AE50 Awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for 2022. Each year, ASABE selects only 50 products from the agricultural, food and biological industries to recognize for remarkable innovation, significant engineering advancement, and impact on their markets. This year’s recognition marks another very impressive performance for AGCO, with the awards being shared by four of the company’s brands: AP®, Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, and Precision Planting®.
The 2022 AE50 Award-winning products from AGCO are:
“The AE50 Awards are among our industry’s highest achievements and AGCO is very proud to be honored again this year with ASABE’s recognition,” said Brad Arnold, senior vice president, Product Management at AGCO. “While these awards span multiple AGCO brands, they represent a singular dedication to the farmer-first focus that guides every brand and employee at AGCO. These high quality, smart solutions are designed to provide exceptional outcomes for our customers and enable more sustainable, efficient, and profitable operations.”
The AE50 Award program is sponsored by Resource, the membership publication of ASABE, to emphasize the role of new and redesigned products and systems in bringing advanced technology to the marketplace. The awards will be presented during ASABE's Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in February 2022.
The AP Flex-Flo XD Ultra Unloader is a new boot and modular unloader system for livestock applications. The XD Ultra’s durable design allows for smooth material flow from a feed tank to a multitude of feed conveying options. The XD Ultra's boot opening is 50% bigger than previous models, which increases feed flow and reduces bridging events. Tests of the XD Ultra show the wear plate lasts at least four times longer previous designs. The XD Ultra can be fitted with remote flow control gates with a bolt change. These configuration options mean a farmer will be able to customize the unloader to suit their unique needs. The XD Ultra unloader provides gains in useful life, improved flow, configuration capabilities, and automation options that make it a major improvement over other unloaders.
The Fendt Rogator 900 Series Applicator is a self-propelled, rear-mounted-boom applicator with dual-position, adjustable crop clearance for use from pre-plant to tall crops. The machine adjusts between standard (56-60”) and high clearance (72-76”) in less than 45 seconds with the push of a button. It can be equipped with liquid, dry pneumatic or dry spinner delivery systems, which can be converted in as little as two hours. The result is a single, versatile solution for year-round application of liquid or dry crop nutrients and crop protection products and seeding of cover crops, replacing multiple machines and optimizing equipment investment. This applicator’s innovative design and versatility also allow better control of timing and method of applying products to help optimize yields and the investment in crop care products.
The Fendt 300 Vario® Series Tractor consolidates the proven innovations and features of Fendt’s higher-horsepower offerings into an expanded wheeled tractor product line in North America. The Fendt 300 Vario is characterized by its thoughtful design down to the last detail. This latest generation includes four models ranging from 100 to 132 rated hp in the three configurations from Power and Profi up to Profi+. The fourth generation Vario features the all-new smart power-boost concept Fendt DynamicPerformance (DP) on the Fendt 314 Vario which provides up to 10 rated hp more power on demand. Superior driving and working comfort were first in mind when designing this platform. The system guarantees maximum ride comfort and ease of use with its new optional VisioPlus™ cab, the FendtONE™ operator's station, the self-levelling suspended front axle, cab suspension, Fendt Cargo loaders and a variety of Fendt Smart Farming solutions. Like all Fendt products, the new Fendt 300 Vario series is supported with the Fendt Gold Star Customer Care program, a 3-year or 3,000-hour full machine warranty that includes all scheduled maintenance, a loaner guarantee, and five years of Fendt Connect.
The Fendt TI Headland K-Turn Assistant provides automated reverse turn capabilities (Y-turns and K-turns) alongside other existing fully-automatic turn types that allow tractor operators to more accurately and efficiently make turns with three-point mounted implements and on small headlands (an animation of supported turn types may be found HERE). Current automated turn modes such as Part-Field and U-turns require large headlands or do not allow implements to finish rows in straight lines. With the Turn Assistant, sequences for both Y-turns and K-turns begin automatically upon entering the headland. Once the operator reverses, automatic steering ensures that both the tractor and implement run seamlessly into the next wayline.
The Massey Ferguson 8S Series Tractor (6 models, 205 – 305 max engine hp) was designed with significant “Voice of the Customer” input and represents a transformation in the brand’s tractor history. The 8S includes several brand-new features, hydraulic and cooling improvements, and an aggressive styling scheme that all Massey Ferguson tractors will soon adopt. The 8S is available in two transmission options: The dual-clutch Dyna E-Power™, provides smooth shifting and speed changes with no torque interruption and superior power transfer to the ground, and the Dyna-VT™, a proven CVT that allows operators to select the exact speed and engine RPM needed for the job at hand. The Protect-U™ design maximizes separation between the cab and hood, leading to freer flow of fresh air to the engine and considerably quieter operating conditions in the cab. The cab is brand new down to the frame and sports a color and shape reminiscent of vintage Massey Ferguson tractors. The customer interface is highly intuitive and simple to use and is a great example of how the 8S embodies two key themes of the Massey Ferguson brand: Straightforward and Dependable.
The Massey Ferguson DM 367 FQ-RC is a front 3-point hitch mounted mower with rubber conditioner rolls which provides features and options that benefit hay and forage producers alike. The design of the mower linkage means the mower is “pulled” instead of “pushed” with the use of pulled bars, steering rods and cylinders with ball joints that ensure exceptional three-dimensional ground adaptation for perfect forage production and minimal loss. The heavy-duty one-piece welded steel RazorEdge™ cutterbar features a wide disc diameter to ensure high output and reduced power consumption in heavier crops for a lower cost of ownership. Direct attachment to the tractor linkage without an ‘A’ frame results in a shorter front overhang for better stability and comfort. Ease of use features such as foldable protective covers for transport and a wide opening front cover allows easy access to the cutterbar and quick-change blades.
Precision Planting Reveal is an all-new frame-mounted, floating residue management system for row crop planters that uses a trailing, internal gauge wheel to control the depth of the cleaning tines and airbags that adjust the row cleaner‘s contact with the ground. Reveal is frame-mounted to isolate its weight and adjustment pressures from affecting the planter's row unit dynamics. The internal gauge wheel is used to set a consistent depth of the cleaning tines by running on the cleaned dirt, not on top of the residue. Reveal is also equipped with two air bags, one for down pressure, and one for lift pressure to make necessary adjustments to the aggressiveness of the row cleaner wheels.
Precision Planting SmartDepth is a depth calibration and control system for row crop planters that provides the ability to adjust planting depth from the cab of the tractor. When paired with Precision Planter SmartFirmer®, SmartDepth can automatically control planting depth to a soil moisture target. SmartDepth replaces factory-standard T-handle depth adjustment with an electronic actuator that connects to the depth adjustment mechanism in the row unit. SmartDepth gives growers the ability to ensure that every row unit is accurate in its depth setting through a pre-plant calibration process. The grower can then adjust depth on the go from the cab manually or set SmartFirmer in-furrow moisture targets on the 20|20® display to control the depth automatically with SmartDepth.
For more information on these new products, visit your nearest AGCO dealer, the links above, agcocorp.com, or agcovirtualshowroom.com.
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AP, Fendt, Rogator, Fuse, Massey Ferguson and Vario are registered trademarks of AGCO. Dyna E-Power, Dyna-VT, FendtONE, Protect-U, RazorEdge, and VisioPlus are trademarks of AGCO. Precision Planting, Reveal, SmartDepth, SmartFirmer, and 20|20 are registered trademarks of Precision Planting LLC.
AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers customer value through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands like Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®. Powered by Fuse® smart farming solutions, AGCO’s full line of equipment and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of $9.1 billion in 2020. For more information, visit www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is an educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering and technology for sustainable agricultural, food and biological systems. Members are consultants, educators, executives and others who uniquely understand the interrelationships between technology and living systems. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in St. Joseph, Michigan, ASABE has members from more than 100 countries.
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Freshket, a Bangkok, Thailand-based agriculture technology startup, has raised US$3 million in its Series A funding round led by Openspace Ventures. Also participating in the funding round are Thai private equity firm ECG-Research, Thai public-private joint venture Innospace, Pamitra Wineka and Ivan Sustiawan, co-founders of Tanihub, a leading agritech startup in Indonesia, and existing investors, French/Singaporean food conglomerate Denis Asia Pacific, and Thai family office Seedersclub.
Founded in 2017 by Ponglada Paniangwet and Tuangploi Chiwalaksanangkoon, Freshket is a leading e-commerce marketplace bringing together farmers and food processors to supply fresh produce to B2B and B2C customers in Thailand. For the B2B segment, the food service market in Thailand alone is worth over $7.7b in annual purchases spread across more than 200,000 restaurants.
“This infusion of capital will allow Freshket to upgrade technologies, enhance efficiencies in our supply chain management and improve our customer service platform. Our planned technology investments will enable us to scale rapidly and move further upstream in the supply chain. As a result, we will be able to offer the best quality produce at the best prices to our customers” said CEO Paniangwet.
Regarding the Series-A round, Ponglada commented “We are excited to partner with the investors who will bring the deep operational and industry experience that will help us strengthen our market position at home and lay the groundwork for future regional expansion.”
Hian Goh, Founding Partner of Openspace Ventures, said “Freshket is addressing a massive market opportunity and is positioned at the intersection of Thailand’s agriculture and food & beverage sectors. We will help the company further develop digital technologies to facilitate growth for farmers, food companies, and restaurants alike. As Openspace Ventures’ second investment in Thailand this year, Freshket reflects our growing conviction in the potential of the Thai market for high quality and innovative startups. With our investment in Indoensian Agri-tech firm, Tanihub and Singapore grocery platform, Redmart, Openspace has significant experience in the sector and is excited to take Freshket to their next stage of growth”.


Nodral is thrilled to share highlights from our recent participation as an exhibitor at the prestigious Europe Fertilizer Conference hosted by Argus Media in Lisbon. This event, a cornerstone in the fertilizer industry, provided a platform for industry leaders, experts, and innovators to converge, exchange insights, and explore the evolving landscape of the fertilizer market.
As an exhibitor, Nodral seized the opportunity to showcase our latest innovations and cutting-edge solutions in the field of fertilizers. Our booth served as a hub of information, where attendees could engage with our team, learn about our diverse product range, and discover how Nodral is driving innovation in the fertilizer industry.
The conference presented an invaluable chance for us to connect with industry peers, potential partners, and clients. Networking sessions allowed us to foster collaborations, exchange ideas, and contribute to the vibrant discussions shaping the future of fertilizers. Building and strengthening relationships within the industry is at the core of Nodral's commitment to sustainable growth.
Participation in the Europe Fertilizer Conference provided Nodral with unparalleled access to insights from leading figures in the fertilizer sector. Engaging in discussions on market trends, technological advancements, and global challenges enriched our understanding of the industry landscape. This knowledge is pivotal as we continue to adapt and innovate to meet the dynamic needs of our clients.
Nodral extends heartfelt thanks to Argus Media for organizing this stellar event, providing an exceptional platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. We express our gratitude to the organizations and partners who visited our booth, engaging in insightful discussions and contributing to the success of this enriching experience.
Our participation in the Europe Fertilizer Conference marked another milestone in Nodral's journey to contribute meaningfully to the fertilizer industry. As we reflect on the insights gained and connections forged, we are energized to continue our mission of delivering excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs of our clients and the industry at large.
Stay tuned for more updates in Nodral. Thank you for being part of our journey towards a sustainable and thriving future.


WELCOME TO MY BLOG! I am glad you found me because I hope I can be helpful or at least interesting for you to follow, be you a gardener yourself or just watching vicariously.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Cold start and freeze this morning. Some basil froze, as well as a touch down on one area of tomatoes and peppers in the greenhouse. Not supposed to be that cold again for a few days as clouds pass by. No big change until the middle of next week, but better get my last garlic in and transplant leeks, choi, and lettuce before it does get rainy. Apples should be sweetening and ready for boxing up for winter use. They need a couple frosts to give them their "sugar core". We have quite a few Yellow Delicious and I think some Macintoshes.


October 13 – October 19, 2019
The lettuce market is very active and costs are significantly higher than in the past few weeks. Demand is high and product is in short supply. There will likely be some minor quality issues as the Salinas season begins to wind down. We are seeing mostly good condition on arrival.
The Romaine and Romaine Heart markets are also very active. Costs are much higher. The Green and Red leaf markets are moving higher. Costs are much higher on all leaf items. Quality on green is fair to good and red leaf has been very nice. We will likely see some minor quality defects on leaf items. Quality has been good on recent inbounds.
The commodity broccoli market has rebounded and is much higher for next week. Broccoli is also available from Canada and Maine. Overall, quality has been looking fair to good.
The cauliflower market is much higher for next week. Quality has been good on inbound.
The carrot market is steady on Canada product. Quality has been sharp.
The Celery costs are steady for next week. We are seeing Michigan and Canada product as well. We are seeing good quality on inbound.
The market is steady to slightly lower on California fruit heading into next week. Overall, volume is light as Northern California winds down and the Central coast is just starting with very light supplies. Quality has been fair/good. We are being warned to expect some minor quality defects and bruising due to the excessive heat in California.
The market on Idaho potato market is a little stronger. Very early cold weather with
temperatures well below freezing has brought harvest and packing to a stop.
Quality has been good to very good on inbound.
The Western onion market is about steady on yellows and on reds. Quality on onions has been good to very good overall.
The California lemon market is strong and short on supply across all sizes. Quality has been good overall. The Chilean season is about finished. We have Mexican fruit available in some sizes. We are seeing fair to good quality over all on Valencia oranges and that market remains strong. The Lime market is a little softer for next week with better crossings from Mexico. We are seeing fair to good quality on inbound.
The market is steady to slightly stronger for next week with cucumbers available in many areas. Quality has been good to very good on recent arrivals.
The green pepper market is steady at the lower end. New Jersey and Ohio with good volume. Product also starting in the South. Quality has been fair to good.
The round tomato market is steady for next week and supplies in California are winding down. The California season will finish in the next 2 weeks. Supplies are very light on the East coast out of Tennessee. North Florida is just starting. Quality has been fair to good overall. Grape tomatoes are steady. Cherries are also steady heading into next week. Both are showing good quality. The Roma market is stronger with supplies from Mexico and California.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Garlic Salmon Linguine
- 1 package (16 ounces) linguine
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Cook linguine according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through. Add linguine; toss gently to combine.


G’day everyone, I’ve had a pretty non eventful week this week as my son was crook one day and I spent the next day driving up to Patterson and then had the next day off so all up I worked two and a half days. Luckily I’m not the only person working on the farm.
This week well all good things must come to an end and this week there will not be any cucumbers and the tomatoes this will be the last week for them. But this does mean that the new crops will soon be going in for summer.
We do have a few new things this week, whist in Patterson seeing my mate John Priestly I picked up some very different type of pumpkin and squash, and John tells me that these varieties are older but very delishes.
We also have some new citrus to try out, Bergamot oranges, which are used in Earl gray and lady gray teas, calamondins, cumquats, and sevilles, pretty standard citrus for the local area this time of year.
That’s it for me tonight, hope to see you all tomorrow at either Taylor sq or everleigh markets.


The VCE Loudoun Master Gardener Volunteers are here to help you with your landscape questions. Is something eating your hostas? Does your tree look sick? When is the best time to fertilize your lawn? Are you interested in constructing a compost pile? Is a strange weed overrunning your vegetable bed? We’re here to advise and help!
Open for Walk-Ins 2022
The Help Desk is open for walk-ins and calls the first 4 Mondays of the month and the 4th Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon. During those times, you can call 703-771-5150 or stop by VCE Loudoun Office, 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite F-3, Leesburg, VA. 20175.
You can also submit a request for help with a plant/insect problem online or by email. Please fill out the Help Desk Request Form or send and email to firstname.lastname@example.org. Include a minimum of 3 photos: plant part affected, good part of the plant, and where it is planted. See photo tips, available at Guidance for Submitting Good Digital Photos. Please allow at least 5 days for a response.
Brochures on plant care, upcoming VCE Loudoun Master Gardener Events and Soil Test Kits continue to be available at the Extension Office.
The VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners also conduct Garden Clinics at three locations from May through October.
- Leesburg Farmers Market – Virginia Village Shopping Center, Catoctin Circle SE. – Saturdays, 8AM to noon.
- Sterling, Lowe’s at Dulles Crossing Plaza – Saturdays, 9AM to 1PM.
- Purcellville, Southern States, 261 N 21st St – Saturdays, 9AM to 1PM.
Leesburg, Demonstration Garden, Ida Lee – Master Gardeners are at the garden every Tuesday and Thursday, 9-noon during the garden season (April through October) weather permitting. Stop by to ask a question or two!
Help Us Help You
Here are a few tips to help us provide you with the right information:
- If you need a plant identified, please bring in a sample large enough to determine the size and growth habit. Please bring in an entire stem or branch, not just a leaf.
- If you suspect insect or disease, please bring in a sample showing both the problem area and some healthy growth (if any). Again an entire branch or stem will help us determine what is going on. We would appreciate that your sample be in a bag so as not to potentially contaminate the office.
- Clear digital photos are great for email identification, but please keep the size reasonable to reduce download time.
We may have to do some research to come up with the right answer to your problem. If necessary we will contact you usually within 1-2 days.


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The red grape variety comes from France. Synonyms are Aramone, Aramonen, Aramon Noire, Aramon Pignat, Aramon Pigne, Aramon Saint Joseph, Aramont, Arramant, Eramoul, Gros Bouteillan, Pisse-Vin, Plant Riche, Rabalaïré, Raballaïré, Ramonen, Réballaïré, Revalaire, Revellaire, Ugni Noir ( France ); Amor-Não-Me-Deixes ( Portugal ); Burchardt's Prince, Aramon Chernyi, Aramon Crni, Kék Aramon. Despite apparently indicative synonyms or morphological It must not be similar to the varieties Bouteillan Noir or Juan Garcia be confused. There is no relationship with Trebbiano Toscano (Ugni Blanc), which the synonym Ugni Noir could indicate. According to in 2012 DNA analysis is from a presumably natural cross between Ouliven x Gouais Blanc emerged. In the Hérault area there are the light berry mutations Aramon Blanc (15 ha) and Aramon Gris (39 ha). Aramon Noir was a crossing partner in the new varieties Alicante Ganzin. Bouschet wholesale. Clairette Dorée Ganzin. Flot Rouge. Gramon. Grand Noir. Monerac and Petit Bouschet,
In 1824 the breeder Louis Bouschet a cross between Aramon Noir x Complexion of Cher, He called the result Petit Bouschet who then gave his son Henri Bouschet in 1866 with Grenache Noir ( Garnacha Tinta ) crossed and the name of the new breed Alicante Henri Bouschet (Alicante Bouschet) gave. The colorful vine was then gladly together with the Aramon Noir in the Mixed sentence grown to give the wines more dark color. The late ripening, productive Aramon Noir is prone to the wrong mildew. Botrytis. Black spots disease (Phomopsis) and mites; however resistant to powdery mildew. It produces rustic, rather acid, alcohol and extract-poor red wines with a light color.
Aramon Noir was the basis for bulk red wines in the middle of the 19th to the middle of the 20th century Languedoc-Roussillon, Around 1870 she occupied alone in the department Hérault over 200,000 hectares and was for a long time the most cultivated grape in France. Their formerly large distribution was based above all on high ones earnings and their great resistance to powdery mildew, which raged in the vineyards from 1860. Its decline began suddenly when in 1955 it was not classified as a quality variety and was not approved for Languedoc. It was quickly replaced by Carignan Noir ( mazuelo ) Cinsault and replaced others. Today are in France thus planted 2,547 hectares of vineyards. There are also small stocks in Algeria and Portugal (14 ha). In 2010, the variety occupied a total of 2,561 hectares of vineyards with an extremely declining trend (ten years earlier it was 9,084 hectares). It documents worldwide varieties ranking rank 150.
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)


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April 28, 2013 by PaulM Posted in Culture, History, Lowell Leave a Comment
Congratulations and thank you to the many people of all ages who helped build community gardens and cleaned up neighborhoods on a beautiful spring Saturday. I visited the garden-making sites in the Acre, where dozens of volunteers were banging together planting beds, hauling loads of fresh loam, clearing weeds and leaves from the lots, and generally sprucing up the area. I was reminded of the blueprint or “green-print” for the project called “Lowell: The Flowering City,” which outlined a 25-year effort.
Here’s the link to the planning report, posted on the web thanks to Corey Sciuto.


Allium 'Millennium', from onion-ophile Mark McDonough, is one of the best flowering onions we've ever grown and is thriving in the heat of our Scree Garden. In late June to late July here, it puts up 12" stalks topped with 2" pinkish-purple flower heads which are spectacularly showy. These will also keep up to a week as a cut flower and work in a combination pot as well. The flowering period lasts for well over a month. It grows in full sun to part shade with a well drained soil. Rabbits and deer avoid this plant like the plague and as an added bonus it does not seed around like some other ornamental onions.
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Turf Management Specialist/Technician
Freeman Landscape, Inc.
Wilmington, NC 28403 , Wilmington , NC - 28403
Full time position for a turf spray technician for commercial and residential turf applications. Competitive pay with great benefits; health insurance, life insurance, paid time off. Candidates must have minimum 3 years experience with turf applications. Experience with commercial sprayers a must. Must be able to read and write English and have basic math skills. The job requires long periods of walking. Must have valid NCDL. Must be able to identify different turf and turf weeds. Must have or be willing to obtain NC Pesticide License. Pre-employment background check and drug test.
This is a great opportunity with a growing firm for the right individual.
Come join a professional team and enjoy living and working on the NC East Coast!


Murrayfield Allotments have used the funding to create a communal garden for older allotment holders and the wider community. The work was carried out by volunteers from the allotment society who levelled the area and planted up the borders with a selection of shrubs and plants.
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There's always something happening at Flower Exchane! New products, New farms, New ways to make your life easier. A quick roundup of our latest news can be found here.
As of May 8, 2016, we are happy to announce that varieties from Uhuru Flowers are now exclusively available from Flower Exchange.
Known for their amazing quality, as well as specialties like garden and scented roses, having Uhuru Flowers on board allows us to offer our customers something really unique. Click here to read more about the farm or contact us to place an order for this wide assortment of Kenyan roses.
Even though we currently that are already growing spray roses, we are so excited about them that we have decided to expand our production of this beautiful product. As you can see here, we’re testing new varieties
with unique shapes and colors, and the results are great. But why spray roses? We love them because they’re incredibly versatile; and with head sizes getting bigger, they will fill-up any bouquet. That’s value for money! For more news about the latest additions to our collection of spray roses, keep following our Updates.


About this memory
Robert MacKinnon gathering hay.
Robert was known to Bill Henderson as ‘Uncle Robert’. The croft in the background was known as Craignahulish and it is where Bill was brought up.
The thatch on the crofthouse roof is corn thatch. Bill mentions that the best thatch to use was clove grass, as it lasted longer and was more waterproof. It was thatched by a man in Lochbuie.
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Hopefully your property maintenance budgets are approved and you can give us approval of the routine standard enhanced services we perform. These services that are routinely done on an annual or biannual basis include Turf Moss Control, Spring Seasonal Color, Turf Core Aeration, and Fall Seasonal Color. Prior to the season when these services are performed, we will individually propose them. To reduce the need for approving them individually, we have begun to send a bulk approval form as we begin the year. This will occur this week. Hopefully this bulk approval will save us all time and allow us to better prepare for the service delivery as opposed to waiting to just prior to its occurrence.
Winter can be a tough time for lawns. Constant rain, especially in the shade, can lead to moss growth. We fight this every year. Although it is difficult to prevent, it luckily is easy to control. Liquid iron, sprayed on a lawn quickly and effectively controls moss. It will actually kill it in hours, turning it black. Although it is easy to kill, it will regrow every year requiring annual treatment. We have even been experimenting with twice yearly treatment, December and March. Although normally considered an enhanced service, moss treatment is relatively inexpensive.
Seasonal color is one of our specialties. Not only do we produce some of the most creative flower combinations but our flowers plantings are some of the healthiest due to our carefully designed installation and maintenance programs.
We have tried to add a creative design flair to our summer color plantings. Every year we come up with new and unique combinations that break from the conventional of blocks and stripes seen on most other commercial properties. To only offer you the best combinations, we have a test bed at our office where we try out these new varieties and make sure they work before we will plant them on our customers properties.
Turf Core Aeration
We recommend aeration to our customers as a standard part of our yearly turf care program. Aeration improves overall turf and is also the best method of managing thatch and soil compaction. Aerating during the early summer opens up the soil to allow water to more easily enter the soil, reducing run-off and improving irrigation effectiveness. We can't quantitatively prove it, but we believe that aeration pays for itself through water savings.
The benefits of aeration are significant but short lived lasting only 3-4 months. This is why we propose it every spring as we enter the normal peak irrigation season. This will maximize the water saving and return on your investment. Fall color is often a joy to observe but for us it signals one of the busiest times of our year.
Fall Seasonal Color
Winter is challenging to provide seasonal color, but pansies are hardy and used in the Pacific Northwest as the primary seasonal color flower. Summer flowers often look their best in August and September as they have filled the bed and the effects of cooler and wetter fall has yet to arrive. However, they fade with the cooler wetter weather beginning in October. Thus, we change out seasonal color to pansies.
Starting the first week of October, we will begin our change-out to Pansies. Although the pansies are healthy and beautiful, to achieve these results, significant effort is needed to protect pansy plantings through our wet winters. Our fall change-out and pansy maintenance program has been developed and updated over the years to provide the best results we can achieve. It has driven up the cost of pansies but has been built into our standard program as we insist that if not done, pansies are doomed to fail. This program includes biological disease prevention treatment in the greenhouse, addition of fresh potting soil each fall when planting, and fungicide treatment at planting and monthly through the winter. If has been very effective and we are proud to provide some of the best pansy displays in the Portland area.


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Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Medvedev said Moscow will ensure food supplies to avoid a crisis, if the West lifts sanctions.
“Our country is ready to fulfill its obligations, but we also look forward to the support of our trading partners, including on international platforms,” said Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev. on Telegram on May 19. “There is no logic for them to impose crazy sanctions against Russia on the one hand, and ask us for food on the other.”
Medvedev’s comments came after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the Russian military of holding “food supplies” for millions of people hostage.
“Stop blocking the ports of the Black Sea, stop threatening to deny food and fertilizer exports to countries that criticize your actions. Food supply for millions of Ukrainians and millions of people around the world. The world has literally been taken hostage by the Russian military,” Blinken said at a United Nations Security Council meeting hosted by the United States on May 18.
Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia countered that Moscow is being blamed for the entire world’s woes. According to him, the world has long suffered from a food crisis caused by a spiral of inflation, logistical difficulties and speculation in Western markets.
He said that Ukraine’s ports are blocked by Ukraine itself and Kiev does not want to cooperate with shipping companies to free dozens of foreign transport ships that are blocked in ports. He also denounced Western sanctions against Russia as exacerbating food insecurity around the world.
Mr. Medvedev, Russia’s president from 2008 to 2012, said that countries importing wheat and Russian food products would face a lot of difficulties without supplies from Russia.
“The fields in Europe and elsewhere would just be weeds without our fertilizers. We have every opportunity to make sure other countries have food and a food crisis doesn’t happen, Just don’t interfere in our affairs,” he insisted.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on May 18 warning The war in Ukraine could cause global food shortages in the coming months and years. Many countries will face famine for years if Ukraine’s food exports are not restored to pre-war levels.
According to him, an effective solution to the food crisis is to bring Ukraine back into the global food supply chain, as well as restore the supply of fertilizers from Russia and Belarus to the world market.
The conflict has crippled Ukraine’s seaport system, which once exported large quantities of sunflower oil as well as grains such as corn and wheat. This situation reduces the supply and causes the prices of substitutes to soar. According to the United Nations, global food prices have increased by about 30% year-on-year.
Russia and Ukraine provide about 30% of global wheat demand. Ukraine was once considered the “breadbasket of the world” with 4.5 million tons of agricultural products exported each month through seaports.
However, Ukraine’s exports plummeted as hostilities broke out, sending food prices up. Food prices rose further after India announced it would stop exporting wheat on May 14.
The UN estimates about 20 million tons of grain is trapped in Ukraine from the previous harvest. If cleared, this amount of food could ease the pressure on the global food market.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it would consider the possibility of opening access to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports if the lifting of sanctions against Russia was also considered. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova reiterated the view that the food crisis is the result of Western sanctions, among other causes.
According to Zakharova, Russia is continuing to provide food under trade agreements and as part of humanitarian assistance.
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Rob says: I found these tomatoes at a specialist tomato breeder last year and was totally amazed by them. The plants produce dense columns of crinkled and curled leaves which are slimmer and more compact than regular tomato plants, meaning you can get more plants closer together, perfect for a smaller greenhouse."
The plants are very productive, producing large, cherry-sized fruit which are deep red in colour, with green striping which fades as the fruit ripens. Each truss is held away from the plants and it makes picking exceptionally easy. The fruit has a sweet, rich flavour which makes you want more.
In fact, out of a greenhouse full of varieties, this was the one Rob kept going back to and eating! Harvest July-early October. Height 150-200cm (59-79"); spread 30-40cm (12-16").
For heated greenhouses sow January onwards and unheated March-April at a temperature of 16–18°C (60–65°F) using a quality seed compost. Transplant resulting seedings into 9cm (3½") pots. For the greenhouse, plant late April-May in large pots, growing bags, or border soil. Pinch out side shoots regularly and when in flower shake plants daily to aid fruit set. Feed every 2 weeks.
Orders are despatched promptly by post or parcel carrier. Seasonal items such as plants are sent separately with the estimated delivery times stated against each variety both in our catalogue and on our website.
Small items are sent by Royal Mail and larger items by courier. When ordering large items please provide your phone number so that the courier can contact you if necessary.
Please note that when several items are ordered they may not all be delivered at the same time.
Packet seed, garlic, onion sets, shallots and mushroom spawn (except windowsill kits) incur a carriage charge of £1.99. All other products incur a carriage charge of £4.99. Where an order includes items from both of these categories, only the £4.99 charge will apply. Free delivery on orders over £60.
Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly & areas of Scotland with postcodes starting AB30 plus, BT, GY, HS, IM, IV1 plus, JE KA27, KA28, KW1 to KW16, PA20 to PA38, PA41 to PA80, PH10 to PH40, PH42 to PH50, TR21 to TR25 and ZE: For orders weighing less than 2kg standard charge applies. Where the weight of the order is 2kg to 10kg the carriage charge is £9.99. Where the weight of the order is over 10kg the delivery charge is £14.99
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Republic of Ireland: For orders weighing less than 2kg the standard charge applies. Where the combined weight of the order is 2kg and above, the carriage contribution is £14.99.
Other EU countries: We can only deliver packet flower and vegetable seed to other EU countries. The delivery charge is £4.99 per order.
We reserve the right to contact you and advise an additional charge where necessary, and are happy to quote for carriage specific products to outlying areas.
Some very large items may not be available to all areas.
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Hydro Crunch 600-Watt LED Grow Light Full Spectrum is ideal for all kinds of indoor plants veg and flower at all growth stages. 3 year warranty and CE Certified. With aluminum cooling heat sinks and high speed quite cooling fans, run 70% cooler than (HID) lights.
• Replaces a 600 watt HPS/MH
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 12.6 x 3.0 inches
• Item Weight: 11.5 lbs
• Use for all stages of plant growth
• LED Output Power: 120pcs* 5-watt
• LED Type: High efficiency 5W Epistar LEDs
• Daisy chainable feature (up to 4 fixtures per outlet)
• 1 x Hydro Crunch LED Light Fixture
• 1 x Hanging Kits
• 1 x 6ft Power Cord (US Standard 110V grounded 3 prong plug)
Attention please: Extremely bright, do not look directly at the LED bulbs when the light is working. Indoor use only, not water-proof. No extra ballast is needed. Can be controlled by Timer.


General Hydroponics MaxiGro
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Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in South India at the end of the harvest season. It is one of the most important festivals celebrated by the Tamils in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the Indian Union Territory of Puducherry and Sri Lanka.
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Hi! I came across someone selling plugs of grass that are planted 20 to a m2 to obtain a good looking thatch in the garden. They are based in Loures. Does anyone know of a supplier nearer to Tomar/Ourem? Also, does anyone have any experience with using these? Amount of water/drainage/nutrition/resistance etc? I appreciate we have missed the boat, temperature-wise for the remainder of this ensuing summer, but we are putting together some ideas for our garden, which has finally been terraced. All of a sudden there appears to be a massive space to fill... Many thanks
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Growing lawns with germinated grass plugs
Is it "ordinary" lawn grass you're looking at or the broad-leaved stuff, usually called grama or Brazilian grama?
Er, not sure as at this stage I am still gathering info. We need something that is going to be resistant to wear and tear, as well as being able to maintain it, given the dry hot summers we experience here. Also, we have some banks of earth that need stabilising and I am wondering if the spread of roots would help with that, rather like bamboo, I understand. Any recommendations, and the difference between the types you mention? Thanks!
I've only ever seen the grama type grass sold in trays but I didn't want to write an essay if you weren't interested in that
It establishes quickly and spreads well. It's touted as drought resistant but it isn't drought proof so it needs water - the easiest method is a sprinkler system if you have your own water supply and pump and can run to it. I'm fairly certain it's hard-wearing but the most wear ours gets is when I mow it.
The only drawbacks are that it tends to yellow during winter with frosts and that it will romp away through borders or anywhere else it can get a toe-hold (and it's quite hard to grub out of unwanted areas).
A feed in spring soon restores the greenness. It needs mowing about once a week in spring / summer.
I know that this is an old posts but can we possibly have move feedback. I'm hoping to sort my no lawn area to something green. I do have my own water supply so that's not too much of an issue. Also, I'm hoping I can develope a good lawn with seed but given the ant population, I'm not sure if that would be possible or I'd just be giving the ants a dinner party.
At the moment, I'm thinking St. Augustine grass as I suspect that is what's often seen here.
This is from the RHS uk.
Stenotaphrum secundatum (St Augustine grass)
This forms a coarse, springy lawn, requiring frequent scarification, aeration and top dressing to prevent it becoming too spongy
The height of cut can be maintained at 4-5cm (1½-2in)
It spreads by runners, and can become invasive at lawn edges
Best established from turf, plugs or sections of stolon, it cannot be grown from seed
It is an excellent choice for coastal gardens, as it is tolerant of sea-spray
It may become chlorotic (yellow) on alkaline soils
It is not as drought-tolerant as Bermuda grass or Zoysia
It is easily damaged by low temperatures and traffic, so is not suitable for a fine lawn, but is acceptable as a low-maintenance grass for light traffic only.


I can’t believe that spring is here once again and…the seasonal dietitian blog is celebrating its first birthday today!
A year ago today I created this blog with a mission to inspire people to eat in-season fruits and vegetables.
Thank you to anyone who took the time to comment on my Instagram posts, make my recipes and read my blog posts. You truly made my day, my month and my year.
Let’s take a look at what is in season this September…
This month we say goodbye to rhubarb, cumquats, bananas, navel oranges, kiwifruit and avocados. There are some delicious tropical fruits coming into season now including paw paws, rockmelons, Seville oranges, papayas and pineapples.
The vegetables in season change considerably now that it is spring. Vegetables that are no longer in season include cabbages, witlof, celery, pumpkins, swedes, sweet potatoes, kholrabies, turnips, leeks, fennel, Jerusalem artichokes, parsnips, celeriac, Brussels sprouts, okra, kale and onions.
Vegetables coming into season this spring include globe artichokes, broad beans, green onions, lettuce, chillies, peas, spring onions, green beans, asparagus, mushrooms, Asian greens and garlic.
Which in-season fruits and vegetables are you most excited to try this September?
Seasonal produce guide credit (click on link to see original source): Sydney Markets.
Photo credits (click on links to see original sources): Lady William’s apples, strawberries, grapefruits, lemons, Honey Murcott mandarins, rockmelons, blood oranges, Seville oranges, papayas, paw paws, pineapples, pomelos, tangelos, globe artichokes, Asian greens, asparagus, broad beans, green beans, beetroots, broccoli, carrots, cauliflowers, chillies, garlic, lettuce, mushrooms, spring onions, green onions, peas, potatoes, silverbeet, spinach.


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After several weeks of waiting for the saturated soil to dry out, flood-affected farmers in South Australia's biggest vegetable growing region are now pulling out their ruined crops.
Australia's 2016/17 Tropical Cyclone season officially begins on Tuesday next week.
Researchers at a Cyclone Testing Station in north Queensland have been busy creating smashed avocado, and it is not the type that goes on toast.


Cotton futures trade flat at Rs 19,100 per bale in afternoon trade
In the futures market, cotton for October delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 19,120 and a low of Rs 19,010 per bale on the MCX
October 15, 2020 / 03:38 PM IST
Cotton futures trade steady at Rs 19,100 per bale on October 14 after rising for the sixth straight day. The commodity settled above Rs 19,100/bale on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) on October 14.
ICE Cotton December futures continued with steady gains and settled near 68.93 cents/pound level on October 14.
Mohit Vyas, Analyst at Kotak Securities, said, “Prospect of better cotton export from India, limited new crop arrival in physical mandis and Cotton Corporation of India's procurement at the minimum support price (MSP) have lifted the crop price by more than Rs 1,000 since the beginning of this month.”
Indian cotton is still the cheapest in the world as it trades around 5 percent discount from Cotlook A prices of 74 cents as on October 14.
In the futures market, cotton for October delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 19,120 and a low of Rs 19,010 per bale on the MCX. So far in the current series, the commodity has touched a low of Rs 16,060 and a high of Rs 19,220.
Cotton futures for October delivery fell Rs 20, or 0.1 percent, to Rs 19,100 per bale at 14:47 hours IST on a business turnover of 545 lots. The same for November contract was down Rs 50, or 0.26 percent, at Rs 19,280 per bale on a business volume of 608 lots.
The value of October and November’s contracts traded so far is Rs 3.28 crore and Rs 1.05 crore, respectively.
Kotak Securities expects cotton to continue with marginal gains for the near future.For all commodities related news, click here


Syngenta hosts grand re-opening for Clinton, Ill., facility
• Increased overall site capacity
Paul Backman, head, Heartland South Commercial Unit for Syngenta, said the Clinton expansion is aligned with Syngenta’s commitment to thinking like a grower. “Agriculture will need to increase productivity to meet the demands of the future,” Backman said. “However, our commitment goes beyond just increasing productivity. It is about increasing productivity without using more land, water or inputs.”
According to Syngenta site manager Tyson Walters, the Clinton facility has a rich history of serving the seed industry, dating back to 1936. “Syngenta is proud to be expanding its presence in Clinton, and building on its legacy here,” Walters said. “This expansion reinforces our commitment to our customers, and to central Illinois.”
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- Ag markets posted divergent closes Wednesday
- Farm bill program to help farmers affected by severe weather
- Israel panel proposes 25-42% tax hike on mining companies
- Ag markets moved almost unanimously higher Wednesday morning
- How much corn can the ethanol industry use?
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- Commentary: Government wants farmers to quit farming
- Source shows half of GMO research is independent
- Ag markets made a generally mixed showing Thursday night
- What is the relationship between maturity group, yield?


Composting written by Glorious Gardens. Learn all about the joys of composting. Cold composting and hot composting are just two of several options.
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Microclimates in your garden. Did you know your whole garden may be a microclimate that allows you to grow plants that would not thrive on the other side of the street? Read this article to learn more.
Gymea Lilies - Doryanthes excelsa. Everything about the Gymea lily (Doryanthes excelsa) is larger than life. The bold foliage can reach over four metres in height and some majestic flower stems can reach over ten metres tall.
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Euphorbia 'Red Wing' is a perennial succulent plant with eye catching foliage and flowers. It has long grey-green foliage , and the new growth is tinged pink-red. It has a compact growth habit, and is ornamental all year round. It is very tolerant of hot and dry conditions. It flowers from late winter through to spring. It is salt and frost tolerant. It is good for water-wise gardens, and grows well in containers. Suits most soil types, provided they are free draining. Fertilise in spring with a slow release fertiliser.
Euphorbias have a caustic, poisonous milky sap. Contact with mucous membranes can produce inflammation, keep away from the eyes as the sap can cause blindness.
Flower colour: yellow
Flowering season: spring winter
Maximum height: 0.6 metres
Minimum height: not specified
Maximum width: 0.4 metres
Minimum width: not specified
This plant will tolerate full sunlight.
Medium frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.
Yes. Attracts: Butterflies and moths.
This plant species will grow in the following climates: cool, temperate, subtropical, tropical, arid.
Loam: dry, moist, well-drained.
Sand: dry, moist, well-drained.
Soil pH: 6.1-7.5
Planting season: Any.
Types of fertiliser: Slow release fertiliser applied in spring.


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At Sunrise, our team of animal nutrition and alignment experts work one-on-one with producers to help guide them to raising profitable livestock year after year.
For lush lawns, impeccable putting conditions, hardy athletic fields and more, Sunrise has the solution.
The Sunrise Precision Solutions team strives to enhance its partnerships with customers and providing them with the knowledge, service and equipment to turn data into insights and insights into value based decisions.
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Knowing your field better than you do is how Sunrise Cooperative continues to provide exceptional service to its member-owners. The knowledge and services that the Sunrise Precision Solutions (SPS) team provides is organized around data innovation and management, technology and advancements, equipment sales and service, soil sampling and nutrient stewardship.
The initiation of the SPS team at Sunrise continually drives home a high level of service and commitment to our customers. With a multifaceted group of precision ag specialists, the Sunrise Precision Solutions team provides top agronomic knowledge and service on a daily basis.
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Fleming Square Bale Grabber for sale.
- The Fleming Square Bale Grabber has a large diameter clamping bar for safe transport of bales, unique double action clamping arm for easy stacking and heavy duty double acting hydraulic cylinder for positive clamping.
- Simple adjustment to suit bales from 0.7m (2ft 4 inch) – 1.2m (4ft)
- Light enough for a tractor loader and built using a strong robust structural box frame for heavy workload.
- This machine works equally well with silage, haylage, hay and straw square bales, wrapped bales or unwrapped square bales.
- This item is available.
- Please call for best price
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The cessation of grain exports across the Black Sea after the Russian invasion has led to food shortages in many countries
An Ankara military delegation will travel to Russia this week to discuss details of a possible safe maritime corridor in the Black Sea for the export of Ukrainian grain.
This was reported by sources in the administration of the Turkish president.
The Russian news agency TASS confirmed the plans for the talks, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 halted Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, causing a global food shortage, although Moscow says Western sanctions caused the crisis. The UN has called on the two countries and their maritime neighbor, Turkey, to agree on a corridor.
Ankara has already held talks with Moscow and the UN about the planned corridor, but said a final agreement would require all sides to meet in Istanbul, where Turkey said the plan would be monitored.
Sources said a quadripartite meeting of Turkey, Ukraine, Russia and the UN will be held in Istanbul in the coming weeks, possibly with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General António Guterres in attendance.


Planning is underway for an innovative new Community & Teaching Garden in Chuckatuck.
Plans are underway for a community and teaching garden located in the Chuckatuck community to be operational in Spring 2022. The garden will include adoptable beds, a sharing stand, a tool shed, a watering station, an arbor, benches, and a walking trail. Programming will include garden forums, to include topics such as healthy cooking, gardening techniques, and how to incorporate seasonal produce in a healthy diet. Stay tuned for more information!


J-Seven Ranch Farm Parcels is 2577 acres located in Hendry County. This is property consist of high quality permitted farmland ideal for vegetable, turf or hemp production along with excellent pastureland that can be used for a cattle operation and/or recreational hunting. The property includes excellent access to County Road 833 and is located between Naples and Miami. This property will be an excellent owner operated farming operation or a great investment opportunity for leasing to outside farmers.
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Images of Life in Namibia This past week saw us put on a 4-day workshop covering business skills to 60 eager entrepreneurs and local business owners.My host family son, Damien, sporting the San Jose Sharks t-shirt I brought with me.Kiara is my host family’s daughter – she’s handy and helpful around the kitchen as well as being an accomplished student.Today we learned about perma-gardening and made this 1-meter cube compost pile. Beneath the plastic bag covers (used to reduce evaporation), are a mix of green and brown debris, ash and manure collected from around our training center. In arid Namibia, such material is hard to come by!In the second phase of our perma-gardening project today, we built this raised bed from scavenged stones and bricks to plant tomatoes, bell peppers, beans, squash, cabbage and lettuce. This was a new experience for many of my young colleagues. With luck and hard work, we’ll be sharing this knowledge with our new communities.


Not cheap as chips anymore: Price of potatoes expected to soar due to wet weather
Cheap potatoes may have had their chips as rain and flooding take their toll on crops throughout Britain.
The price of potatoes is expected to soar because the wet weather is delaying planting and slowing down harvests.
Analyst Robert Miles, from Mintec, said that favourable weather in 2011 had led to unusually large crops across western Europe, which had kept prices down.
Spud worries: Potato prices could soar as rain takes its toll on crops throughout Britain
He went on: ‘Prices have remained low despite the recent deluge because stocks from 2011 are still tiding us over.
‘Last year’s main potato crop have kept well in cold stores, so there are still plenty of UK potatoes available and quality is good. But these don’t last forever and main crops are not suitable for all uses. Early or new potatoes, for example, do not store well, meaning buyers have to rely on a good early season.
‘This is where the heavy rains are starting to make an impact, delaying lifting of new potatoes in early May.
‘More worrying is the fact that rains and floods have delayed main crop planting, with total plantings currently estimated to run to just over 70,000 hectares compared with almost 100,000 hectares this time last year.
‘With the weather showing little sign of settling, the days of cheap spuds could soon be over.’
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In my post on Ten Tips for Planning a Children's Garden, tip #6 was "Allow [the children] to cut flowers...They love making vases for our home and to give to friends." The children have been making vases of the snowdrops and winter aconite for a few weeks now, but just this week, enough of the crocuses that I posted for March's Bloom Day are starting to blossom that they have begun to cut them too. For these small, early spring bulbs, I like using bud vases like the ones pictured that you can place all around the house.
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The red grape variety (also Geilweilerhof 67-198-3, GF 67-198-3) is an interspecific new breed between Diana (1) x Chambourcin, They are genes of Vitis labrusca. Vitis lincecumii. Vitis rupestris and Vitis vinifera contain. The intersection of hybrid took place in 1967 by Dr. med. Gerhardt Alleweldt (1927-2005) at the institute Geilweilerhof in Siebeldingen / Palatinate. The name derives from the famous diamond (140.5 carats), which was built in 1722 at the coronation of Louis XV. (1710-1774) on the crown and later Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793). He also graced the sword of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), today he is in the Louvre. The variety was crossbred partner of the new breeds Calandro. Julius and Reberger,
The variety Regent has up to 300 mg / l a high proportion of anthocyanin Malvidin-3,5-diglucoside, which clearly indicates genes ex Vitis labrusca. However, as part of a study, it was classified as "Vitis vinifera" in 1996 due to "only low American genes" (see below) hybrids ). The early ripening vine is resistant to frost, both mildews and Botrytis, It produces colorful, full-bodied red wines with velvety tannins and aromas of cherries. The largest acreage is in Germany with 2,122 hectares. Other stocks are also available in Belgium. England (19 ha), Italy (3 ha), Austria. Romania (1 ha), Switzerland (41 ha) and Hungary (3 ha). In 2010, a total of 2,192 hectares were recorded.
Pictures: Ursula Bruehl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)


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The Ruth Bancroft Garden has an abundance of fruit-producing plants and Fall is a great time to sample. Join us for a special event where we will sample cactus fruit, palm fruit, dragon fruit and more! All ages are welcome to attend.
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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at St Helena earlier today to begin his four-day visit to the island. This is the first time The Duke is visiting St Helena, and the first visit by a member of the Royal Family since the Princess Royal visited in 2002. St Helena is the UK’s […] Read more...
St Helena’s Coffee Production
In recognition of International Coffee Day, which takes place on Thursday 1st October, representatives from Enterprise St Helena (ESH), the Agriculture and Natural Resources Division (ANRD) and the main on-island coffee producers attended an informal workshop at Wellington House on Monday 28 September. The coffee producers present included both family run establishments which have offerings that focus on a local coffee experience – predominantly catering for the local and visitor market, and also coffee exporters, focusing on the international market. All spoke about their journey from initial establishment to the final product, from seed to cup, and the challenges currently affecting the industry. Constraints to yielding a viable profit included irregularity of weather patterns, pests, invasive weeds and the ability to secure labour at a reasonable cost. Coffee producers spoke of their passion for the trade, a “labour of love” process (with some pulping by hand) that results in a precise quality product; a product to be proud of, in order to maintain St Helena’s reputation with coffee connoisseurs. As most producers are small family run businesses they spoke about the very real challenge that they face in sustaining locally produced coffee into the future, namely attracting a younger generation into coffee cultivation – interested in continuing their legacy which commenced over 25 years ago. This challenge is recognized by the new programme launched by the International Coffee Organization (ICO) this year, to support the next generation of young people in coffee. This programme intends to provide the rightful combination of adequate financial support with skills development and training. Martin George, ESH Director of Investment said: “St Helena Coffee has always been a valued commodity and this is down to the passion and dedication of our invested producers. Besides its commercial value, it has its place in culture as a crafted product. The workshop gave the collective opportunity to get an updated understanding on St Helena Coffee, and to explore the future potential as one of our SEDP growth-areas.” The type of coffee found on St Helena is the Green Tipped Bourbon Arabica and it has remained preserved in its original qualities since the first plants were imported in the 18th century. In 2019, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) officially classified this coffee as a globally endangered variety. St Helena Coffee has gained international recognition for its rarity, disease-free and superb quality lining the shelves at the luxury London department store, Harrods. On St Helena, local producers have collaborated to celebrate International Coffee Day by showcasing a variety of coffee products at the Coffee Shop on Thursday 1 October from 10am – 12pm. The aim of International Coffee Day, is to bring together coffee lovers in a global celebration to share their love of coffee and support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on it.
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Our full day gift vouchers can be redeemed against any of our scheduled events throughout the year. Full day foraging courses begin in the springtime when the new growth of plants produces an abundance of choice for the forager. From the versatile ramson (wild garlic), to the unique flavour of hogweed and the sweet hawthorn buds spring is a busy time of year. As the seasons progress we move through successive flourishes of different plants and mushrooms, often with several different harvests from some species as they move from young growth to flowers to fruit. We have come to know our foraging sites intimately, allowing us to be in the right place at the right time to make the most of what nature offers us. We use this knowledge to show you just how abundant nature can be and our days end with a wild food feast made with your foraged harvest.


With: Jim Jansen, Agricultural Economist, Nebraska Extension, and Allan Vyhnalek, Farm and Ranch Succession and Transition Educator, Nebraska Extension
Offered since 2019, the quarterly webinars address common management issues for Nebraska landowners, agricultural operators and related stakeholders interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing agricultural land and solutions for addressing challenges in the upcoming growing season.
The February webinar will examine methods for setting cash rents, flex lease alternatives and considerations for updating agricultural rental arrangements for 2023. It will include an “Ask the Experts” session, offering participants the chance to get answers to their land or lease questions.
Find past recordings and submit questions for the Feb. 20 webinar at cap.unl.edu/landmanagement.


This luffa was grown in @foglskitchen garden with seeds that were swapped in the Super Duper Seed Swap.
You will receive 6-8 pieces of luffa depending on its size. These pieces were cut from a 12-16 inch whole luffa. Dried luffa makes a great addition to a bath & spa or can be used as a scrubber in the kitchen. It can also be used in crafts such as soap making.
A free pack of luffa seeds is included for you to try growing in your garden!


MT. JULIET, Tenn. (DTN) -- Crop insurance revenue guarantees are shaping up to be the highest in years, and while that translates into higher premiums, there's a new supplemental option that, while pricey, offers an additional layer of coverage that experts say makes it worth consideration.
In most parts of the Corn Belt, the deadline to purchase crop insurance is March 15. Projected prices for revenue protection (RP) policies, which are used by a majority of corn and soybean farmers, are established by averaging the daily close of the December corn and November soybean contracts throughout February. Those are shaping up to be near $4.50 per bushel for corn and $11.70 for soybeans, the highest since 2015 and 2014 respectively.
That's up from last year's guarantee of $3.88 per bushel for corn and $9.17 per bushel for soybeans.
"So, if you have a 200-bushel APH (actual production history) yield, and last year if you selected 80% coverage, the guaranteed minimum per acre would have been $621. This year, it's going to be $720, almost $100 higher," University of Illinois economist Gary Schnitkey said in a FarmDoc webinar. "And a higher RP policy increases our guarantee. It also increases the premium."
Higher guarantees and higher volatility are why Schnitkey expects crop insurance premiums to nearly double for 2021. While some farmers may consider lowering their coverage levels to reduce the budget impact of the premium, he cautions that doing so also reduces the amount of coverage you'd have in a prevented planting situation or if yields or prices suffered major setbacks. Generally, he recommends sticking with the coverage level you've purchased in the past.
There are two supplemental options to consider, the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO).
SCO was created in the 2014 farm bill, but many Midwestern farmers couldn't use it until 2019 because one of its requirements is farmers cannot be enrolled in the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) program, which was initially a five-year decision. While SCO is still not widely used -- Schnitkey said only 11% of Illinois' acres carried the coverage in 2020 -- it has been useful.
SCO lets a farmer buy an additional band of coverage from 86% to the coverage level of their policy, which is usually 75%, 80% or 85% in the Corn Belt. Unlike revenue policies that pay based on the farm's yield history, SCO payments are triggered by county yields.
ECO also pays based on county yields, but it covers a higher band, from 86% to your choice of 90% or 95%. Farmers can purchase it regardless of their farm bill program selection, and they don't have to purchase SCO first.
"So, ECO rides on top of the SCO coverage, and SCO rides on top of the RP coverage," Schnitkey said.
Because ECO covers a relatively shallow level of loss, Schnitkey expects it will pay out often. For example, if a farmer chooses the 90% coverage option on corn, he or she will pay about $10.74 per acre in out-of-pocket premium. A historical analysis suggests it will pay out 50% of the time with an average indemnity payment of $22.
The 95% option on corn is expected to trigger payment 67% of the time. The premium is more than double at $28.69, but the average indemnity payment is $58.21.
Schnitkey said ECO doesn't pay out quite as often on soybeans, about 27% of the time with 90% coverage and 50% of the time with 95% coverage.
"I would think about adding ECO before SCO, and here's why. Before you get any payment on SCO, you get the maximum ECO payment," he said.
In the webinar, Schnitkey walks through a number of examples, including side-by-side comparisons of premium prices for RP, SCO and ECO. You can view a replay of the webinar here: https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/….
He said ECO and SCO tend to be good choices for farmers that like using options strategies. Since they're based on county yields, they may also be a good choice for farms that tend to strongly reflect their county yields or vice versa. The area component provides a little extra protection against more general economic uncertainties.
Bruce Sherrick, director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research at the University of Illinois, said that, empirically, area crop insurance products have paid out more often than revenue policies.
"They just don't necessarily pay back in the years where you need coverage," Sherrick said. "I think SCO and ECO have some of those same features in that, even if they pay you back more than they cost, they may not occur in the same years that you have the actual revenue shortfall."
Schnitkey said these supplemental options are not "game changers" and that farmers need to make sure their underlying crop insurance policy and protection levels are adequately suited to their operation. "But they're good. They will provide useful coverage. They're worth considering, and whether you want to, it's largely a matter of costs."
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Tulipa Long-lasting Mixture ‘All Season Purple Mix’
Our All Season Purple Mix is a long-lasting purple Tulip blend with 4 of our very best purple Tulip varieties. This wholesale mix will bloom all Spring long.
Our Long-lasting tulip mixes contain a stunning array of at least 8 varieties, designed to provide constant color throughout the Spring season. The mixtures include tulip varieties from the Triumph, Darwin Hybrid, Double, Lily Flowering and Single Late tulip groups.
Order our bulk Tulip blends to easily create stunning Spring displays. This purple variation of our all season tulip mixes is a great choice for landscape projects, it brings cool color to the outdoor space.
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- Our all season long-lasting tulip mixtures are composed of 4 varieties and bloom from mid-season to late.
- Designed to provide constant color from early to late spring.
- Includes tulip cultivars from the Triumph, Darwin Hybrid, Double, Lily Flowering and Single Late Groups.
- Our bulk tulip bulbs are top size (12/+ cm)
- Tulip bulbs perform best in full sun but will tolerate some shade
- Tulip bulbs dislike wetness (wet feet) and require well-drained soil
- Fertilize tulip bulbs when the foliage pushes through the soil in spring. We recommend a general low-nitrogen fertilizer.
- When planting tulip bulbs, you should always place the pointed end up.
- Ruigrok Flowerbulbs is a provider of wholesale tulip bulbs since 1910.


The First Town Downtown Farmers' Market is gearing up for our 5th season!! This well-attended, eagerly anticipated local marketplace in Windsor center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheese, honey and occasional artisans with their crafts.
June 24 - October 21, 2021
Thursdays, 3PM - 6:30PM
Location: 240 Broad Street in the center of Windsor


China is US top soy importer and the Philippines the second biggest soymeal customer
The United States exported over 2 billion bushels of soy valued at more than US$30 billion in the 2013-2014 marketing year, according to the United Soybean Board (USB), quoting data from the US Department of Agriculture.
The year got off to a fast start, exceeding the predicted export numbers in early 2014 and finishing strong with record-size crops starting to come out of the fields, the board said.
It added that the 2013-2014 export total includes more than 1.6 billion bushels of whole soy, meal from 484 million bushels of US soy and oil from 161 million bushels. This total represents 62% of US soy production from last year.
"US soybean farmers are committed to meeting global demand with a quality product," says Dwain Ford, the board's International Opportunities Target Area Coordinator and soy farmer from Kinmundy, Illinois. "These export numbers prove that US soy is a highly valued product in the global marketplace and that US soy farmers are doing a great job."
China has emerged as the United States' number one soy buyer during the 2013-2014 marketing year at 1.013 billion bushels, followed by Mexico (124 million bushels) and Indonesia (75 million bushels).
In terms of soymeal, Mexico has been its leading customer at 68 million bushels, followed by the Philippines (59 million bushels) and Canada (45 million bushels).
For soyoil, the top three importers from the US are Mexico (36 million bushels), China (35 million bushels) and the Dominican Republic (22 million bushels).


A very popular strain with enormous yield and heavy effect. It can be very good for guerilla and it has good resistance on fuges and mold. Enormous dripping from resin buds from this one. Its a legend also as an autoflowering strain.
|Genetics||Blue Dream x Ruderalis|
|Variety||Indica / Sativa|
|Flowering time||8-11 weeks|
|THC content||Very High|
|CBD content||Medium (1-5%)|
|Grows||Grows indoors, Grows outdoors|