Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc., the fresh division of Oviedo-based A. Duda & Sons Inc., started this season well, said Jason Bedsole, sales manager of Eastern vegetables and citrus.
“We are off to a great start with grapefruit,” he said in mid-October. “The quality coming off the trees is good and deliveries are great. Volumes have been consistent.”
Bedsole said he expected Duda’s orange and tangerine harvesting to begin in mid-October and characterized quality and consistency as strong as well.
Dan Richey, chief executive officer, said the season is shaping up well and said he expects exporters to do better.
“Quality appears to be better than last year,” he said. “Our quality from last year coming off that freeze was a little challenging for the industry. We weren’t able to fill orders. This year, Japan and European markets are void of fruit.”
For grapefruit, the USDA on Oct. 29 reported 4/5 bushel cartons of Texas grapefruit selling for $24.25-24.50 for 27s, $20.25-20.50 for 32s, $16.30-18.25 for 36s, $13.50-14.25 for 40s, $11.50-12.50 for 48s and $8.50-9.30 for 56s.
Last season, the USDA reported those same cartons from Florida in Boston selling for $23 for 23s, $22-23 for 27s, $20-21 for 32s, $18 for 36s, $15 for 40s, $13-14 for 48s and $12 for 56s.
On oranges, the USDA in mid-October reported 4/5 bushel cartons of U.S. No. 1 Florida navels in Boston selling for $24 for 64s, $23-24 for 56s and $23 for 48s. Updated figures were not available at press time.
Last year in mid-October, the USDA reported those same cartons in Boston selling for $20-21 for 64s and $16 for 100s.
For tangerines, 4/5 bushel cartons of Florida fallglos in Boston sold for $16-18 for 64s, $26 for 64s, $23-24 for 80s and $20-21 for 100s and 110s.
In mid-October last year, the USDA reported those same cartons of Florida fallglos in Boston fetching $20 for 64s, $17 for 80s and $16 for 100s.


Hello all, my name is Mathew, I am new to the group and just wanted to introduce myself. I am 40, I am a new customer of ILGM. I have been off and on indoor and outdoor growing since I was a kid. I stopped growing for over a decade due to my career, the risk of getting caught was not worth it. Now that recreational has been legalized here in NY and cultivation for 6-12 plants at a time is permitted for personal use. I have decided to start an indoor grow. Things have changed so much! I always grew in soil inside and outside. I used HPS lamps I “found” in parking lots, a timer, I would line the walls with tinfoil, set up oscillating fans around the room and hope for the best. Had some successful yields, had some not so much. So for my beginner’s return to growing… The set up I am currently working on is a vivosun 4x4x6 grow tent, a vivosun VS2000(200w actuality), a Yansun 1000w (500w actuality), a couple clip on fans for circulation. I plan on doing 2 photoperiod plants, and 4-6 autos at a time. My first grow will be Sour Diesel Fem Photo, and OG Kush Auto I got from ILGM. The photos in 20 gal pots, the autos in 7 gal pots. I have a temp and humidity reader for in and outside of the tent, a soil ph gauge, with moisture and light gauge. I make a soil blend in each pot by starting with a layer of pond pebbles about a 1/2" to an inch thick for drainage. I then put a thin layer of perlite as a buffer between the pebbles and soil. For my soil I mix basic potting soil with moisture control potting soil, sphagnum moss/peet moss, sand, perlite, worm castings. I aim to use Alaskan fertilizers, all purpose for veg, morbloom for flower. I will be germinating all seeds next week, and that will begin my return to growing. Any advice? Thoughts? Ideas? Any and all will be appreciated. Thank you. I will be keeping a grow journal here as well once I begin.
@MathewP81 welcome the The Forum!! 6-8 plants in a 4x4 is interesting enough, some of them in 20 gal pots is wild dog. I have 4 7 gal pots currently in my 4x4 and there’s no room for any friends lol. There’s not enough square footage for that imho. Yield will be impacted.
Welcome to the group. Lots of wonderful, great growers here . So much great help. Im a new grower also. I couldnt have done it without everyones help here… im just thinking that 20 gallon pot might be to big for only a 6ft high tent… but im sure more experienced growers will chime in
I was going to start with two photos on one side and four autos on the other. I figured the photos need more root space. I want them to spread out so I went with the largest I could fit in half the space with leaving a foot of space around the pots for airflow. The other half of the tent I was going to do the four autos in smaller pots because they dont need a lot of root space, or space at all in general. These are my first autoflowers but from what I have seen they dont grow big.
Six plants in a 4x4 in 3g bags.
There’s 4 clones in 1g bags in the center of the tent.
Not sure if your plan is gonna work…
5g is plenty of a photo plant in a tent. And you really don’t need that with proper training and nutrition.
Oh - and some autos can actually get a good size before they’re done.
Welcome back to growing and to the community Growmie. I’m definitely one to stuff a grow space full but 20 gallon pots would work great outdoors. Those will take up a lot of space that will be needed late in veg and starting flower that could make air circulation a little difficult. 5 gallon pots would work just as well and easier to manage. I grow strictly in 3 gallon pots for the reasons above. The lights you have selected will do a good job in veg but will struggle to produce any decent buds in flower. The 1000 watt light is more likely 90-100 watts plus 100-120 from the 1200 watt fixture. Total of 220 watts max would flower a space a little more than a 2’ x 2’. Realistically looking in the range of 650 true wattage from the wall
Here’s 2 - 10 gallon pots in a section of my 4x8. They take up a third of my tent in a scrog. Had I not scrogged they would have filled half my 4x8. Honestly, 5 gallon pots are plenty. Especially for indoor grows. These plants have been growing since December and I doubt the root structure fills the entire 10 gal pot.
Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the community we’re glad to have you.
Welcome to the forum.
@CurrDogg420 I’m not pot discriminating, the tent is only 6’ tall. A 20 gal container is likely in and of itself dang near 18”-24”’ tall. He’s putting photo plants that will only have under 4’ feet for veg and flower? Remember there are lights up there too. And there’s 2 of the 20’s in addition to 4-6 5 gal containers. I just felt it was gonna be painfully tight up in there. But to each there own. I ain’t hating.
welcome lots of topics and group chats here with lots of different ideas and ways to grow…something will fit
Welcome to the forum
Not against it at all but 2 - 20 gallon pots and 4-6 autos in 7 gallon pots in a 4x4 seems difficult lol
Hahahah. You kill me some mornings man. I agree tho. Its not impossible, just seems to be a bit of a waste and will make the fit TIGHT. Im sure its possible, just not really necessary.
I grow in 1-3 gallon pots and its plenty. 5 gallons indoor is about the most that most ever need
@PurpNGold74 @The_Chef @CurrDogg420 I guess I just look at my floor space with 4 7gal pots plus a floor fan and a humidity wick bucket and think to myself a 20 gal container is 3 of my 7’s put together for one plant then double that with another 20 gal. Just those 2 eat up a lot of square footage. Then add to that 4-6 additional 7 gal containers he said??? I guess I just need to see it in reality lol.
@MathewP81 Please post a pic of your tent once you have everything in it. That’ll be the real test.
I can’t help myself
A 20 gallon pot with a diameter of 21" has an area of 346 sq inches X 2 = lets call it 700
Likewise a 7 gallon pot takes up 176 sq inches X 4 = 700 (X6 = 1056)
total pots alone 1400 or 1750 if 6 autos
the floor space of a 48x48" tent is 2300
You will probably want saucers under at least the 7 g bags. They take up even more space.
One plant in 3x3 - 9 weeek veg
In a 5 gallon Rain Science bag
Autoflowers are mixed bag. When I grew them I used either 3 or 5 gallon pots. It made absolutely no difference.
No concern with the roots getting bound? I always used big pots. My uncle used 5 gal buckets and many times the roots would come through the holes he would cut in the bottom of the buckets. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge by the way. It is appreciated.


With the ever-growing need for the quantum board LED grow lights for indoor gardening, the VIPARSPECTRA brand has caught many buyers’ attention due to its excellent features & great designs. The latest addition to their wide-known popularity is the XS series grow lights, among which is the Viparspectra XS1000 which we will review today.
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The main reason for the growing demand for these LED grow lights is their affordable value and solid features like Samsung chips & Meanwell drivers.
Overall it makes for an excellent budget-friendly option for most buyers. If you aim to grow indoor plants, this LED grow light is the best option right now.
Moreover, it offers a heat dissipation system, dimmable features & an entire optical layout. The excellent heat dissipation system makes this XS series an ideal choice as it can remain 70% cooler than most HID lights.
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- Only for indoor uses
- The overall temperature of the surroundings should not be more than 40℃.
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Indoor Mix Regular Marijuana Seeds by Purple Caper Seeds: Indoor Mix by Purple Caper Seeds, These were made with connoisseur growers in mind, with the right THC ratio to give collectors affordable genetics at a reasonable price. This is the best way to try multiple genetics and find a great mother! You may get anything on the list as all strains are put into one bag and divided into individual packs, like the lottery! Please name these yourself and let people know that it came from a Purple Caper Seed!
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A suckler market
SUCKLER cows which should have been culled on the OTMS scheme may find a market later in the year, if there is a shortage of animals for producers restocking.
Many cull cows remain on farm as stock cannot go on the OTMS scheme, says Signet consultant Geoff Fish. He believes that a market for cull cows may develop as any type of cow can count towards suckler premium claims.
"Producers with plenty of grass could turn these cows out and keep them cheaply until autumn." *


Panama Geisha Coffee - Hacienda La Esmeralda
Panama Geisha from the Hacienda La Esmeralda farms is one of the most unique flavor profiles in coffee to this date. Grown in the Highlands of Boquete, South-West region of the Republic of Panama, this Panama Geisha has a long history within Panama, especially on the Peterson Family Farms, winning countless awards for its quality all around the world. We’re proud to present this unique, artisan cup of coffee with sweet notes of green apple, and grapefruit, with a smooth mouthfeel that we believe will keep you wanting to come back for another cup!
This coffee is sold as 3 oz Whole Bean only.
Processing: Natural Process
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Residents in Los Angeles are getting paid some green to go green by getting rid of their green (lawns, that is). The city’s Department of Water and Power is paying homeowners to tear up their water-hogging lawns in favor of more drought friendly options in a bid to save water. Their efforts have already paid out to 850 property owners who have collectively removed 1.5 million square feet of grass.
LADWP has incentivized grass removal since 2009, paying $1.50 per square foot of grass. The city is raising the stakes now, by increasing the incentive to $2.00 per square foot. For an average homeowner, that can mean a couple thousand dollars, not to mention the savings in water costs.
Los Angeles has a dry climate, with near desert-like conditions, so maintaining a lawn can be a wasteful and costly proposition. By tearing out grass and putting in plants like vines, shrubs, trees and perennials, a home owner can preserve the lush environment look that they want without having to drain resources to do it. Other cities like Mesa and Austin have been using the same idea to get rid of grass. Las Vegas, which pays up to $300,000 per yard for tearing out grass, has used a similar program to save billions of gallons of water and removed over 160 million square feet of grass.


Persley, Denis. Protecting the Australian citrus industry from HLB (greening) disease. Lead Agency: Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI).
Project Start: 1 July 2009
Project End:30 June 2010
Protecting the Australian citrus industry from HLB (greening) disease.
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By Desie Heita
Retailers in agricultural and farming products say this year is likely to be a difficult trading year for both themselves and farmers.
Prices of animal feeds and lickers are already skyrocketing as demand outstrips supply. The escalating costs of fuel, high inflation and interest rates have put a strain on agricultural retailers who have to pass on the costs to farmers.
Demands for products such as phosphorus acid, mainly used in animal licks and other animal feeds, has gone up because of global changes in prices, as well as demand.
As a result, manufacturers in South Africa, from where Namibia buys licks and animal feed, can no longer keep up with demand. The prices have also gone up because of the demand.
Farmers especially are in for a tough ride as they are likely to get lower prices for their products, and animals, which make it difficult for them to sufficiently purchase the needed agricultural inputs.
Comment by retailers came after the Executive Committee of the Namibia National Farmers Union expressed concern over the high inflation and prices of food in the country.
Availability of products from suppliers has dropped to between 40 and 45 percent instead of the normal trend of between 90 and 94 percent.
“Namibia is no longer operating in isolation, we have become part of the global village. Anything happening in the world, ultimately does has an effect on our prices,” said Arnold Klein, the General Manager for the Retail and Wholesale Division at Agra.
Klein said when his division looked at various products it saw a notable increase in the current prices compared to those of the past year. The increase is not only on what they charge, but also on what suppliers charge his division for those items.
Fuel costs are the main contributor to the increases, as the suppliers have to transport products from South Africa to the point of destination in Namibia.
Naturally, the transport costs could also be felt on prices of commodities such as maize and wheat since Namibia is an importer of maize and wheat from South Africa.
Compounding the higher prices is the influence of supply and demand on South Africa’s Future Exchange (SAFEX). SAFEX is an equivalent of the stock exchange that trades on commodities such as wheat, maize and sunflower.
The produce prices in Namibia are derived from SAFEX plus the import parity.
But it is not all doom and gloom, says Klein. “I would not say the agricultural sector is doomed. It is not as though we have not had difficult times in the past. As humans, we have always adapted,” said Klein.
To survive retailers in agricultural and farming items, such as Agra, are implementing efficient management systems including strict stock control over stock losses, improved negotiation and procurement strategies, tighter debt control and good customer service and relations.


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Took a visit to Green Lane Coffee Plantation last week on Tamborine Mountain, Queensland. Sam kindly showed us around their coffee trees (K7 and Yemen Mocha) and showed me their raised beds on which they process their coffee using the natural and honey methods. They're also drying some cascara. Green Lane are one of the only Australian plantations hand picking their coffee to ensure they only pick ripe cherries. Enjoyed their house blend in a flat white. Thanks for the hospitality. Take a visit if you are staying on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane.#greenlanecoffee#australiancoffee#greenlanecoffeeplantation @ Mt Tamborine
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Unique patented design that includes a 7 inch raised LightRail travel compartment; Distinctive domed ceiling feature that serves as its own reflector, so either grow light reflector or bare bulb compatible; A more logical 6×4 design.
Industry leading 25mm metal supports w/ metal easy lock connectors; Sturdy 100% opaque light blocking fabric for efficient function without needless extra bulk. Durable, light weight and light-tight. Secure duct cinching, no light-leak duct ports, double stitching, extra thick easy glide zippers, no snag build. Highly reflective interior.
Handles the heaviest grow lights with smart design ready to match with the *LightRail 3.5 IntelliDrive Motor or the *LightRail 4.0 AdjustaDrive Motor. Additionally, it’s ready to match with LightRail *Add A Lamp Kit(s) for up to three linked grows; *Two versions available: 1) Complete Version including LightRail 3.5 Extreme Duty Motor with pre-installed Extreme Duty Trolley Wheels or 2) No Motor Version with no Motor included so is ready to match with the LightRail Motor that you already own. Either version comes with an easy-install 4 foot Rail section. Note: Any Add A Lamp Kits sold separately.
Unique Extension Rod pass-through in the LightRail travel compartment allows for the addition of a moving grow light in the adjacent grow tent(s) using the LightRail Add A Lamp Kit(s); Allows for up to three grow lights to move….each in its own grow tent environment! Can be one stand-alone grow tent or up to three linked grows with this unique grow tent end-to-end design.
Large double door plus side access; Easy view Velcro window; Multiple ducting port and electrical port locations upper and lower; Micro mesh pest control pre-filters/pass through vents; Includes floor spill guard.
The logical choice and the perfect alternative to customizing a separate grow room or buying expensive grow boxes. LightRail Grow Tents by Gualala Robotics are the first grow tents made exclusively for moving grow lights with LightRail light movers.


Make your garden welcoming to the bees
Lavender Munstead is a dwarf, fragrant shrub with grey-green foliage that produces a stunning display of blue-purple flowers. Plants thrive in well drained soil, in a sunny position. Prune well after flowering to promote new growth and maintain its compact shape.
Add some colour to your garden! These flowers are complemented well by pink and blue blooms or add some eye-catching contrast with yellow shaded flowers.
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Cultivate well draining soil with compost before planting. Water and liquid feed regularly. If planting in a container use premium potting mix for optimum results.


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What can I say about the Asparagus? As nice as ever, but still not enough of it!
The batch of Asparagus pictured here was griddled, as part of a fantastic meal that Jane conjured-up, following a recipe in Sabrina Ghayour's book "Persiana". If you are Foodie and you haven't got this book, you are seriously missing a trick! [You can read about the meal Jane made HERE.]
There was a small salad crop this week too - some leaves from the "Cutting Salad" patch - mostly Cress, Mizuna, Mustard and Pak Choi.
These spare lettuce seedlings were surplus to requirements so they were also put into the salad. Every little counts, you know!
Here's where they ended up:
I'm linking-up with Harvest Monday over on Daphne's Dandelions, please stop by and see what other people have harvested this week.
I've currently going through "Jerusalem" and I have "Food of Life" on my table for when I'm done with that. Persian and Middle Eastern food in general seem like a good fit for me as they don't use too many of my forbidden foods. Yes they have beans, eggplants, and peppers, but a lot of the flavors work for me. I'm obviously going to have to put Persiana on my list of books to check out from the library.ReplyDelete
That looks very tempting. You always present your food so well.ReplyDelete
I've sown Cherry Belle radish and a mixed packet in the Woodblocx bed. I've had problems with them not swelling before when sown in compost so am using soil based compost mixed with topsoil to see if it makes a difference. Can't imagine the French having radishes for breakfast :)ReplyDelete
Oh yum, grilled asparagus is a favorite here. And your egg salad is beautiful and looks delicious.ReplyDelete
I must try a cutting salad bed, a great idea instead of buying baby leaves :)ReplyDelete
My radishes would've been great if only the slugs and snails hadn't got them! Yours look rather nice. And the egg salad looks really good too.ReplyDelete
I use the blue slug pellets. Nothing else seems to work.Delete
Your radishes looks great. Can you please share any tip how you care for them. As @Lou said, it's hard to keep the snails and slugs out the area. ;/ReplyDelete
Hi Ryan; I think the key to getting good radishes is to maintain a constant level of hydration. I find that at the slightest hint of dryness, radishes will bolt. It is also important to space them out well - maybe 2 or 3 inches between plants. Since radish seeds are quite big, it is usually easy enough to sow them thinly, but extra thinning may be required soon after germination. Hope this helps, but if you want to see more, use the "Search this blog" facility in the sidebar and you will find lots of posts a bout radishes.Delete


In Vegetable and Salad lines;
- Asparagus is now imported with the Australian season finishing.
- Cauliflowers are very scarce and expensive.
- Snow Peas are scarce. Beans and Sugar Snaps are better value.
- Shepard Avocadoes have started. They have a smooth glossy skin that stays green as the fruit ripens.
- Cos Lettuce, Rocket Bunches and English Spinach are unavailable due to poor quality.
- Asian and Green Leafy vegetables and Herbs are more expensive due to short supply.
- The quality of most vegetable and salad lines is still very good but prices are firm.
The best value vegetable and salad items are;
- Brushed (still dirty) or Chats (Small White) Potatoes
- Qld Pumpkin
- Green Capsicum
- Lebanese Cucumber
- Regular Tomatoes
- Salad Mix
- New season Gala Apples have started and are nice. Pink Lady, Sundowner and Granny Smith Apples are all still available and good. Store apples covered in the fridge to keep them crisp.
- New season Williams Pears have started and are very good. Williams pears go gold and soften as they ripen.
- Oranges are scarce, but we will still have good Australian Valencia’s. Valencia’s tend to have a green tinge but are a nice orange colour and juicy inside. Imported Navels are unavailable until a new shipment arrives.
- Lemons are scarce and expensive. Limes are more abundant and better value.
- Bananas are good and still quite cheap.
- Italian Kiwifruit are in season. The Italian fruit is generally quite tangy.
- Strawberries are not at their best due to the heat but Blueberries are good.
- Grapes are nice and prices have started to ease.
- Mangoes and Cherries have finished for this season.
- Peaches, Nectarines and Plums are still nice. We will have discounted trays of Peaches and Nectarines available throughout the season.
- Pineapples and Red Papaya are excellent.
- Rockmelon and Honeydew melons are very nice and Watermelons are also good.
- Passionfruit have stopped again for now.
- Try our local Hornsby Heights Honey which rated very well at last year’s Easter show.
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Lacewings are light green with long skinny antennae and almost transparent wings and are a great helper for your garden. Lacewings love to eat insects and can eat over 200 aphids in a week! They also can prey on other soft-bodied insects such as mites, thrips, whiteflies, and small caterpillars.
How to Attract or Encourage:
- First off, make sure that you do not use any pesticides in your garden! This can harm your beneficials as well as your pests.
- Lacewings are attracted to caraway, coreopsis, cosmos, dill, fennel, queen anne’s lace, tansy, and yarrow.
- Lacewings can be purchased on Amazon or sometimes bought at your local nursery. It is best to release lacewings next to an infestation to help encourage them to feed on your aphids and stay in your garden. Release approximately 1 lacewing egg per 1 square foot of garden space.
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The nutrients in our substrate will fade over the years of keeping planted aquariums. To keep your plants growing healthy and strong, hobbyists use liquid fertilizer or root tabs. Buying these ferts or root tabs can be expensive.
So for today's tips and tricks, we will be making budget DIY root tabs with Osmocote Plus and Gel Capsules. Osmocote Plus has has NPK ratio of 15-9-12 and also contain micro nutrients which is great for plant growth.
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Make sure to get the Plus and not the regular which lacks these micronutrients!
Once we have the supplies, fill the gelatin capsules with the Osmocote pellets. The Osmocote pellets are far too small to be pushing into the substrate. So make sure you get these capsules.
Once you have your capsules filled, push the capsules deep into your substrate. There are horror stories of fish dying because the Osmocote pellets were coming out of the substrate because they were not deep enough. I would space out the capsules 2 inches apart in a grid. And there you have it! An extremely budget DIY root tab that will last for years.


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Tomato leaves have dark patches on them - how to treat organically?
Q. I am looking for a way to treat dark spots on tomato leaves without harsh chemicals. Can you help?
A. The first step is to determine what the problem is on the tomato leaves. It could be either Early Blight or Septoria leaf spot - especially if leaves also have some yellowing! You can tell the difference between the two by studying the spots. If they look like they are concentric circles, you probably have Early Blight. Plain black spots are a better indicator of Septoria.
Whether it's Early Blight or Septoria leaf spot, the treatment is similar. Treat organically with a copper spray. Follow label directions. You can apply until the leaves are dripping, once a week and after each rain. Or you can treat with a biofungicide like Serenade. Apply every 7-10 days. Both these organic approaches are considered to be considerably less harsh than treating your plants with regular fungicides.
The black spots on tomato leaves could also be bacterial spot or bacterial speck. To date, there is no effective topical treatment (organic or inorganic) for these diseases. The best management for bacterial spot and bacterial speck is control. Destroy any infected crops. Rotate tomato plants next season, planting them in a different location. Sanitize your gardening tools used to handle tomatoes and the surrounding soil.
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Channel Protexus available for 2019
Channel Protexus disease-tolerant corn products will be available for 2019. Brock Helgerson, Channel Brand Marketing Lead tells Brownfield these products will help farmers manage risk caused by five common diseases. Couple that protection with the expertise from Channel Seedsmen to locally place and position products.
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Meet Misfits Market. We’re a subscription box of sometimes funny-looking fruits and vegetables making it easy and affordable for all of us to eat healthy. We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of food waste by helping delicious food find a good home. Your home.
Almost half of the food grown by farmers in this country is never sold, but eating healthy keeps getting more expensive. This is a cycle of food waste that needs to end, and there’s a very simple solution to this very ugly problem. Eat Misfits Market.
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09/10/11.2022: Talks at different Conferences
We presented the results of our review about pesticide resiudes in larval food jelly of the honey bee (DOI: https:doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158095) at different conferences: EurBee9 in Belgrad, 15th ICPPR Bee Group Meeting in York, and the Young Scientists Meeting (YSM) in Berlin.The talk given at the Young Scientists Meeting was also awarded as Best-Talk.
10.08.2022: NutriBee PhD Meeting
05.-07.04.2022: 69th Annual Meeting of the Institutes for Bee Research e.V.
21.-22.02.2022: Workshop Residue Analysis
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Milk prices increased in the second half of last year after having fallen to very low levels, according to a report by the European Commission.
The report, which was presented to EU agriculture ministers in Brussels yesterday, shows that average EU milk prices increased by 15% between May and December last year. Prices went up from €0.244 cents per litre in May to €0.284 in November. The price fell to €0.283 cents in December, in line with seasonal trends.
The Commission welcomed the return to normal market conditions, but said it wants new measures to protect farmers against price volatility.
“There was a crisis situation last year…and it did take a certain amount of time for the dairy sector to recover,” said Dacian Cioloş, the European commissioner for agriculture, who presented the report to ministers.
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But he said that farmers were still facing difficulties: “We can be very pleased that we are not longer in the very difficult situation we were last year, but that does not mean that prices have fully recovered to pre-crisis levels, and dairy farmers have certainly not recovered their pre-crisis losses.”
The sharp fall in prices provoked angry demonstrations by farmers in France, Germany and Belgium, including several protests in Brussels where farmers burned hay and poured milk onto the streets.
In response to lower prices, the Commission re-introduced export refunds and began buying up unsold butter and milk powder. An extra €600 million was spent in 2009 on helping dairy farmers, and another €300 million is to be spent in the coming months.
Without this market management the dairy sector would not have recovered as quickly, said Cioloş, a view that is shared by the majority of EU member states.
The Commission will propose new measures at the end of the year to ensure price stability, he said. These “non-budgetary measures” would address producers’ negotiating power, how market mechanisms could be “changed and managed and become more efficient”, as well as contracts and transparency in the supply chain, the commissioner said.
Agriculture ministers will discuss these issues in July, following a report by a high-level group on the future of the industry.
The Commission and Spain, the holder of the EU’s rotating presidency, rejected claims that the extra €300m that dairy farmers are to get in 2010 was not a good use of resources “The [price] situation is unstable,” said Elena Espinosa, Spain’s minister for agriculture. “There are discrepancies between the member states and it is something that shows the crisis is still ongoing.”
EU farm ministers yesterday also discussed the role of agriculture in the EU’s new 2020 jobs and growth plan.
At least four countries – France, Ireland, Portugal and Romania – insisted that the EU’s 2020 strategy should not have a negative impact on the agriculture budget. Several others called for a strong Common Agricultural Policy which was “adequately” financed. Another group – including Germany, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Luxembourg – said this was the wrong time to talk about the budget.


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Plant Description: Hardy and productive, our Korean Tea plants come from the mountains of the Boseong region. Boseong also features an annual Green Tea Festival in September. Tea is hardy to about 10° F.
- Height: 8-10 ft height and width
- Watering Needs: moderate
- Sun needs: full sun in cool areas; prefers partial shade in hot regions
- Soil needs: rich, well-drained, acidic soil
- Bloom Time: September-November
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Zuari Agro seeks shareholders' nod to raise up to Rs 755 crore for revamp project
It proposes to raise 32 million Euro (approx Rs 255 crore) by Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) to support the revamp project.
The company said it plans to raise up to Rs 500 crore by issuing Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) via rights issue to existing investors for the revamp and general corporate purposes.
"The company is in process of implementing the integrated revamp of ammonia-urea-steam, power generation facilities...at an investment of Rs 1,387 crore," Zuari Agro said in a postal ballot notice to shareholders.
Last year, Zuari Agro announced plans for revamp of ammonia-urea plants at a cost of over Rs 1,300 crore.
Zuari Agro has an integrated facility in Goa with an annual installed capacity of 9,46,000 tonne of fertilisers.
The entire manufacturing facility comprises four separate plants, namely ammonia, urea, NPK A and NPK B.
Saron Poddar-led Zuari group had acquired a controlling stake in Vijay Mallya's UB group firm Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilisers.
Shares of Zuari Agro were trading 0.75 per cent up at Rs 347.35 apiece on BSE.


Organic viticulture. Traditional hand picking. Ageing in foudre (large oak vat), Ageing in oak barrel.
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Our company is the well-known brand names in the industry; we are engaged in offering a vast range of Drip Irrigation System in Kanpur. These avant-garde filters are enormously competent when it comes to cleaning water, and accessible in diverse sizes as per diverse requirements of farmers. We are using optimum quality raw material with the aid of pioneered techniques. To make sure its quality, this offered Drip Irrigation System is duly checked against several quality parameters in adherence to defined industry standards.
These ranges of Drip Irrigation Systems are designed and manufactured employing premium grade raw material and avant-garde technique under the management of qualified professionals as per the set industry standards. These are offered with us at most competitive rates in the market. It proves to be tremendously suitable as it is corrosion resistant, easy to install and also requirements low maintenance. Our highly cost effective designs coupled with very reasonable factory pricing gives lowest irrigation cost per acre without any compromise on quality.


Comes in two sizes: regular (feeds family of 4-6) or small (feeds family of 2-4).
Share crops include fresh greens, winter squashes, potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, beets, parsnips, rutabaga, leeks, and kohlrabi.
New for 2022: The Late and Traditional Summer Shares finish the week preceding Thanksgiving. The Fall Share starts two weeks later and replaces the former Winter Share. The Fall Share will continue with Tuesday and Friday CSA pickups, every second week, and conclude mid-December.
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The Bosch range of electric lawnmowers do not pollute the air with exhaust fumes like petrol mowers do. Another advantage: they are low-maintenance and easy to operate. Due to their low weight, electric lawnmowers are also easy to steer and easy to handle; this guarantees an even cut of your lawn and makes your garden look beautiful. The electric lawnmowers from Bosch are available in many versions. The ROTAK43R is perfect for cutting right up to the edge.
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Have you thought about selling? Get your listing price set with a Tillable Market Analysis. It’s free, easy to request, and the information you get is valuable.
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Start by scheduling your free Market Analysis online or call (773) 347-8596. You’ll need to answer a few basic questions about your farm. A Tillable representative will reach out to ensure we have all the necessary information for you and to schedule a follow-up call to present the findings. You can expect the presentation call to last approximately 15 minutes.
What does Tillable do to research your farmland?
We gather publicly available data, review recent farmland sales near yours, analyze the data, and present our findings and insights on the call. We will email a report to you after the call to keep for your records.
Your Market Analysis is presented by a licensed Tillable broker who will help you understand your farm’s current market value and how you can tap into our network of 20,000 farmers and 6,000 individual investors. Find out what’s covered in your Market Analysis below:
1. Recommended asking price
We provide a recommended asking price based on your farm’s soil health and fertility. We explain the steps you and your farmer can take to protect and maximize your asset’s value. We discuss the type of data you should track with your farmer, what to collect and when, and the best time to sell.
Tillable Insight: If your farmer is taking great care of the farm, but you have no record of that activity, then that activity adds no value to your farm. We explain why capturing your farmer’s activities every year to care for the farm protects the asset’s value.
2. Recent farm sale prices in your area
As part of your Tillable Market Analysis, you will receive a report of farms within 30 miles that sold in the last two years.
Tillable Insight: We’ll walk you through current market conditions and our expectations for the next few months. In a bad market, even the best farm may not command the price it deserves. We make sure our clients are poised to sell at the opportune time.
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We’ll walk through soil quality and yields of recently sold farms and see how yours stacks up.
Tillable Insight: Many factors affect the valuation of farmland. By walking through recent sales, we can identify what’s most important to buyers now and any steps we can take to be ready for sale.
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Your Tillable Broker can discuss next steps. We have a simple listing process, expansive marketing campaigns, high-quality online listings, and competitive commission rates.
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We discuss all of the above information with you on the call and, after, produce a recap report for you. The report defines the terms and makes it easy to understand your land’s value.
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Our Farm Management team can work with your current farmer (or, if needed, help find a new one) to collect the data that documents and demonstrates how they are taking care of the farm and adding value to your asset. If you are not looking to sell your farm immediately, a free farmland review can help you understand your land’s cash rent value, and our management service can help prepare your farm for sale. Let your broker know if you want to set one up today.


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Attracting Beneficial Insects to Your Garden – Webinar
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Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program recounts their adventures in on-farm and in garden habitat management to encourage beneficial insects. They will discuss flowers and their insect visitors. They will give an overview of: What is a beneficial insect? What are they looking for? Why doesn’t one type of flower fit all beneficials? Free admission. Sign-up: mtarboretum.org/events/2021/3/5/attracting-beneficial-insects-to-your-garden-at-mountain-top-arboretum


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Winter Cauliflower and Spring Cabbage TrialsCornwall, TR14 0AB Contact firstname.lastname@example.org
The first Open Day of the 2016/17 Winter Cauliflower and Spring Cabbage Trials will be held on Wednesday 23rd November 2016.
The Open Day will be held at Trevarnon Farm, Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5EB from 14.00 - 17.00 by kind permission of John and Neil Hosking.
The trials are supported by the AHDB, Seed Companies and Duchy College.
The trials at Gwithian are:
Autumn and Winter Cauliflower: Spacing / Time of Planting Trial for both Winter and Autumn Cauliflower, Vairety Trials and Confidential Trials for a number of Seedhouses.
Spring Cabbage: Variety Trial
Results to date will be available to help you in planning next season's cropping programme. Represntatives from the seed trade, local industry and Duchy College will be present.
For further information please contact Bill Herring, Duchy College, Rosewarne, Cambourne, Cornwall, 01209 722125.
Dates of future Open Days: 18th January & 1st March 2017


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Farmers cleaver. Manufactured in 19th century.
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Apartment Gardening Book
Bring the outdoors in. Amy Pennington is here to help anyone get started with and maintain a beautiful indoor edible garden.
174 pages of useful garden tips, includes 35 recipes.
Dimensions: 8.5” x 5.5 “ x 0.45”
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1st time open market offering. Historically used as industry forestland. Wooded in pine/hardwood mix allows you shape to your desire. Gently sloping to sharply rolling topography is ideal for building, gardens, crops, and/or livestock. SH 146 frontage ensuring excellent access. Utilities along SH...138 Acres : $379,500
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Prepare for spring with fall aeration, dormant grass seed planting and topdressing with compost
We recently talked about the importance of yearly aeration, overseeding and topdressing with compost. Ideally, overseeding treatments should be completed by the middle of September. This allows for seed germination and establishment. Although there will most likely be a return to warmer temperatures, we are in a transition period with cooler overnight temps and lower daytime temps. With surrounding states already receiving snowfall and freezing temperatures, it won’t be long before we will be moving towards winter conditions ourselves. What does this mean for your lawn? If you haven’t scheduled your fall maintenance program with us yet, you should do so sooner rather than later.
The last thing you want to see in your yard this summer are weeds. In order to eradicate them successfully, you first need to understand what type you are dealing with and the best method of treatment. To help, we have outlined some common weeds found in the Omaha Metro area along with tips and information regarding how we can help you have weed control over your landscaping and lawn. read more →
What are grubs, and are they bad for my Omaha lawn?
The definition of grub has two meanings. The first is “the larva of an insect, especially a beetle.” The second is a noun meaning “food.” This is interesting because grubs are an edible source of protein and fat. Described as tasting like chicken when roasted (really!), they are ranked #4 in backpacker.com’s list of edible insects! Whether you are adventurous and decide to add grubs to your diet or not, that is entirely up to you! Few in the Omaha metro area embrace grubs as a snack. They do, however, often come across grubs when planting gardens and working in their yards each summer. So today we will focus on the first definition, and talk about how these insects can wreak havoc on your lawn, and how to protect your lawn’s root system. read more →
Balance Your Soil and Change Your Lawn with Omaha pH Testing!
April showers bring May flowers…and acidic soil. In the Midwest, rainfall removes calcium and magnesium and replaces them with acidic ions. The result is that your soil can become too acidic. How do you determine the pH level of your Omaha area lawn?
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Ergo Gel Grip Hand Weeder
The Ergo Gel Grip Hand Weeder is used for weeding and small root removal. The tool is perfectly sized for flower beds and small vegetable gardens. The weeder features an Ergonomic handle design with a soft gel-grip insert that cushions the hand and provides maximum comfort. The head is of made of strong stainless steel for the most durability. Great for gardening in tight spaces, as well as open gardens.
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Agfest is an agricultural and machinery field day event that has been operating for 37 years. It is a Tasmanian success story that injects millions of dollars into our local economy annually. Agfest today is recognised throughout Australia and is recognised in the top 3 field day events.
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Cultivator, powered by Conexus, is pointing to successful efforts to start up high tech companies in Saskatchewan.
The incubator manager of Cultivator, Jordan McFarlen, says there is more distribution of high-growth companies, founders staying in Saskatchewan to launch and grow companies, and an increase in venture capital investment for Saskatchewan startups.
He points to several major milestones since Cultivator was launched in 2019.
Cultivator companies have generated 14 million dollars in revenue, raised 23 million dollars in private capital, obtained over 23 million dollars in public funding and created over 300 jobs.
One big success has been Agtech company Precision AI, raising over 20 million dollars of private and public funding to change the future of precision agriculture.
Last year, Cultivator launched a venture capital backed agtech Accelerator, a first of its kind in Canada.
The Accelerator brings both agriculture and technology together to accelerate the growth of Canada’s top agtech startups, with the first set up effort next month.


Congratulations to Scottish agricultural journalist and former Guild member, Andrew Arbuckle from Newburgh, Fife, who was made an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List.
Andrew is a former agricultural editor of the Dundee Courier and the Scotsman and received the Guild’s Netherthorpe Award in 2012. He previously farmed the family farm in Fife and contributed to the now defunct monthly, the Tayside Farmer, before taking up journalism full-time. He also served for two years as a member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) and is the author of seven books, including three to raise funds for Scotland’s rural charity, RSABI. He continues to work as a freelance and writes a column for the bimonthly farming magazine, Farm North East


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This machine can sort fully automatically by growth stage, which is unique in the market. On this machine is much more configurable. There can be sorted by length, stem thickness, maturity, button size, button width, curvature and color. The machine is available with 6-18 stations. In March 2011, Jamafa Machinery BV delivered her first new 18 stations bunching machine to Flevoland Flowers. The owner is very satisfied. He believes the quality of the bunches is very good, also the equality of the bunches is better. This machine does not need manual correction. This bunching machine is also suitable for roses which are grown outside.
The investment in this bunching machine is relatively low, because Jamafa based this machine on existing machines. We recycle the old machines completely. The machines get an overhaul period, there will be moremechanics and the machine is equipped with a new control. Thus, we keep the investment low for the grower.


Large Trading Portal LTD has created a team of specialized professionals who do their best to ensure the best quality agricultural products available. Large Trading Portal is always available for any inquiries and we do our best to respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. You can now Order Grain products in bulk online. It is equally possible to Order lentil grains in bulk and wheat in bulk for sale. Our inventory includes premium long grain rice and whole wheat flour, as well as the following:
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Trumpington Allotment Society marks 75 years
Trumpington Allotment Society held an open day at its Foster Road site last Saturday (July 9).
Held to celebrate the society’s 75th anniversary, activities included an allotment trail, building a bug hotel, crafting, and playing the human fruit machine, and there were also guided tours of the vegetable allotments, the community polytunnel, the apiary, and the chicken plots.
Displays included a history of the allotments since the formation of the society in 1947 and the tower of flowers created by Trumpington Stitchers, as well as stalls set up by the likes of Trumpington Community Orchard and the Wildlife Trust.
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Dave Fox, secretary of Trumpington Allotment Society, said the day was “absolutely brilliant”, adding: “We can’t imagine that it could have gone any better really. We had 180 visitors, which is a lot more than we’ve had at previous events.”


BICOL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development and Department of Trade and Industry of Bicol Region continued the distribution of cash assistance to micro rice retailers in the 6 provinces of Bicol region last September 28 to 29.
The third round of cash aid distribution by the DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program – Cash Assistance for Micro Rice Retailers included DTI-identified sari-sari stores retailing rice in their areas.
The program served 157 micro rice retailers and sari-sari stores in Albay, 173 in Masbate, 50 in Sorsogon, 73 in Catanduanes, 82 in Camarines Norte and 501 in Camarines Sur. Each micro rice retailer and sari-sari store received Php 15,000.00 as cash aid.
DSWD released Php 15,540,000.00 to 1036 DTI-identified micro rice retailers and sari-sari stores for this third round of payout, making for a total of Php 23,925,000.00 cash aid distributed to 1595 micro rice retailers and sari-sari stores since the start of the program.
Jastine Valencia, a sari-sari store owner also retailing rice in Polangui, Albay, expressed in an interview with DSWD her gratitude for the government’s assistance to rice retailers. “Nung malaman ko po na magkakaroon ng subsidiya ang pamahalaan kasama ang DSWD at DTI, masayang masaya ako kasi ginawa naman nilang patas, napababa nila ang presyo ng bigas at hindi mahihirapan masyado ang mga tao.” Jastine was surprised by the price controls enforced by the Executive Order No. 39 but found relief in the cash assistance provided by the government through DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program.
The Sustainable Livelihood Program – Cash Assistance for Micro Rice Retailers aims to cushion the blow that micro rice retailers sustained with the effectivity of Executive Order No. 39 (EO39).
EO39, which was made effective September 5, introduced price controls for regular milled rice and well-milled rice, the former having a price ceiling of Php 41 per kilo and the latter Php 45 per kilo.


Variety with dwarf plant with very short interiors and small and smooth leaves that form, when fully developed, a compact and spherical crown. Also suitable for cultivation in pots for ornamental purposes.
Sowing period: from march to august
Distance: Distance: broadcast sowing, or 10-15 cm on the row and 30-35 cm between the rows
Harvest: from may to october
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Aster Colour Carpet is a compact and very colourful variety with masses of shapely double blooms. An annual with a long flowering period, Aster Colour Carpet is ideal for borders, open garden beds or in pots. Sow direct where they are to grow or into trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down, water gently and keep moist through germination period. Transplant or thin out when large enough to handle. Choose a sunny, well-drained position. Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Best results when planted in new position each year.
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Michelle Bates-Benetua, Lettuce Link Program Manager, announced that she will be moving on from Lettuce Link. Here are her words:
Recently, on one of those delicious sunny May days, I watched a bee nestling into an overwintered kale flower and thought about Lettuce Link. This July will mark my ninth year as the program manager and it truly has been one of the most rewarding jobs I have held.
When I first started, there were two of us on staff. We were both technically part-time and only stopped running in the dead of winter when we collapsed and returned to our families worn-out and exhausted.
Now there are seven of us. We have a new urban farm and have more than doubled the number of giving gardens we work with, classes we teach and volunteers we coordinate. We are intentional in our approach and we have a vibrant community of fantastic volunteers that we connect with in many ways throughout the year. We are still busy during the growing season, but we now have much more in reserve for the other parts of our lives.
The interest in food justice and urban agriculture has grown tremendously during my tenure, and the energy continues to build! I’m excited to see what the future holds for Lettuce Link.
Or, perhaps more accurately, I’m excited to see what Lettuce Link will bring to our common and collective futures. Everyone has a right to high-quality food, health and well-being. How will Lettuce Link play a role in supporting and advocating for these rights?
Which brings me back to the bee. It lingered on that one flower just long enough and then knew it was time to fly on to the next. I have given considerably to and received significantly from my time with Lettuce Link. But now it is now time for me to move on, allowing a fresh perspective and new energy to infuse Lettuce Link.
I will step aside in early August and hope to see many of you before then. If not, you may see me around Seattle. I plan to stay connected to food gardens and the people who love them.
The job posting is on the Solid Ground website. Please share it widely.


LONDON, ENGLAND — At its meeting Dec. 6, the International Grains Council (IGC) considered the latest developments in the global grains and oilseeds markets, the medium-term supply and demand outlook, recent changes in national policies and various administrative matters.
The IGC also welcomed Iraq as the 27th member of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995, effective Jan. 1, 2013. Croatia attended the Session for the first time, following its accession to the E.U. in July.
The meeting was followed by a roundtable discussion on importer and exporter perspectives on prospects for global soybean and soymeal trade.
The council’s latest forecasts for supply and demand indicated more comfortable conditions for 2013-14 than in the previous year. As outlined in the IGC’s monthly Grain Market Reports, the most recent published on Nov. 28, a record grains crop was forecast for 2013-14. While demand was also expected to recover, a substantial surplus was expected and end-season stocks were forecast up by 41 million tonnes year-over-year at a four-year high, including a 27 million tonne expansion for maize.
The daily IGC Grains and Oilseeds Index (GOI) had weakened steadily as supply prospects improved, and was down 15% year-over-year, led by a 32% decline for maize.
The Secretariat gave its first estimate for wheat production in the next crop year (2014-15), based on the progress of winter wheat crops. While the global area was expected to rise, yields were likely to return to more average levels from the excellent results seen in 2013-14, resulting in a forecast 1.6% decline in world output.
Rice supplies were expected to remain comfortable with ample availabilities in the major exporters, and trade set to expand with larger deliveries to Far East Asia. For oilseeds, the Secretariat highlighted that global soybean trade was likely to exceed 100m t for the first time in 2013-14, led by particularly strong demand from China, with Brazil consolidating its position as key supplier. Canada’s record canola crop had improved global rapeseed/canola supplies, with stocks seen rising to a three–year high.
The Secretariat also presented its annual assessment of the five-year projections for supply and demand balances from 2014-15 to 2018-19:
• World total grains output was expected to rise by an average of 1.6% p.a. over the outlook period, exceeding 2 billion tons by 2016-17.
• Firm demand growth was also anticipated and, while the absolute level of stocks was likely to rise, the ratio of stocks to use was projected to fall slightly to 18% by the end of 2018-19, from 20% anticipated for 2013-14.
• The projections indicated a marked increase in trade volumes through the five-year period, as higher demand was met by production growth in the key exporters, most notably in South America and the Black Sea region.
• Rice output and demand growth were expected to be closely matched, and world stocks were likely to remain comfortable.
• Soybean and rapeseed/canola production growth was expected to outpace grains and rice, against a background of strong demand from the crushing industry.
The IGC agreed to make the projections publicly available on its website.
The council considered various administrative matters including an update from the Secretariat on progress with its economic work program and its involvement in the AMIS initiative. Earl Geddes, chief executive officer of the Canadian International Grains Institute updated members on the grain marketing transition in Canada.
The council received statements from the OECD and WTO on recent developments, and welcomed the participation of observers from WFP, Bolivia, Brazil, Taipei (Chinese) Separate Customs Territory and Vietnam.
The council welcomed Saudi Arabia’s invitation to host its 40th Session and an International Grains Forum in Jeddah in December 2014.
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BACOLOD CITY, Philippines–The recent floods that hit 15 towns and cities in Negros Occidental damaged P85.4 million worth of crops, fisheries and irrigation projects, according to the Provincial Agriculturist Office.
Provincial agriculturist Igmedio Tabianan said damage to palay and corn in flood-hit areas reached P57,333,048; fisheries, P10,011,285; irrigation projects, P8 million; and other crops P559,705.
Incessant rains on Oct. 3 to 5 triggered floods and affected the cities of Sipalay, Kabankalan, Himamaylan and La Carlota and the towns of Hinobaan, Cauayan, Candoni, Ilog, Hinigaran, Isabela, Binalbagan, Moises Padilla, La Castellana, Salvador Benedicto and San Enrique.
Hardest hit in terms of damage to crops was Sipalay at P16,160,520 followed by Ilog, P11,997,800; Hinoba-an (P11,956,900); Kabankalan, (P6,976,000); Cauayan (P2,624,000); Himamaylan (P1,984,520); Candoni (P1,602,480); La Castellana (P1,365,440); Hinigaran (P1,120,760); Moises Padilla (P1,059,728); Binalbagan (P708,400); Isabela (P132,600); La Carlota (P60,000) and Pontevedra (P60,000).
Fishponds and fishing boats in Himamaylan, Kabankalan, Ilog and Hinobaan were damaged.
At least 5 million worth of irrigation facilities was damaged in Sipalay, P1 million in Hinobaan and P2 million in Cauayan.
On Wednesday, the Negros Occidental Sangguniang Panlalawigan had declared the province under a state of calamity.
Acting Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the declaration of a state of calamity in Negros Occidental allowed them to use additional funds to assist those flood-hit areas.
The provincial government had provided food assistance to 3,738 families in Hinigaran, Himamaylan, Kabankalan, Ilog, Sipalay and Hinobaan.
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The Internship Program at Stonecrop Gardens
Stonecrop’s Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to know, grow, and use plants in a garden setting. Our goal is for our interns to gain invaluable practical horticultural exposure and experience, as well as a thorough and accurate grounding in all the horticultural skills necessary to a professional in the field.
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The internship runs from February through December and includes a 40-hour workweek with alternating weekend duties. Compensation includes $400 per week and a shared living situation with other interns in our gatehouse. Please note that since Stonecrop is situated in a remote setting, there is no reliable taxi service or public transportation. Therefore, interns are required to have a valid driver’s license and a car.
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- General greenhouse watering
- Care of plants
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- All students are to keep a notebook recording day-to-day activities as well as taking notes on tasks to be performed.
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Russia has suspended its part of the deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain from its Black Sea ports safely amid a monthslong war, and it appears that the remaining partners are now left to take their chances.
On Monday, Ukraine said a dozen ships had sailed despite initially reporting that more than 200 vessels, many loaded and ready to travel, were stuck after Russia’s weekend announcement. Such exports are crucial: Ukraine and Russia are key global suppliers of wheat, barley, sunflower oil and other food to countries in Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia where many are already struggling with hunger.
Analysts say it’s unlikely insurers will risk covering ships sailing from Ukraine without Russia’s protection after Moscow alleged a Ukrainian drone attack against its Black Sea fleet. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said implementing the grain deal is “hardly feasible” when “Russia talks about the impossibility of guaranteeing the safety of navigation in the mentioned areas.”
Here is what Russia’s decision could mean for a world increasingly worried about food security and high food prices:
WHAT HAS THE DEAL ACHIEVED?
The grain initiative has been a rare example of cooperation between Ukraine and Russia since Russia’s invasion in February. Brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, it has allowed more than 9 million tons of grain in 397 ships to safely leave Ukrainian ports. The grain agreement has brought down global food prices about 15% from their peak in March, according to the U.N., and the U.N. secretary-general had urged Russia and Ukraine to renew the deal when it expires Nov. 19.
Following Russia’s announcement, wheat futures prices jumped more than 5% on Monday in Chicago. With global markets tight, poorer countries will have to pay more to import grain, said Joseph Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington.
Before the grain deal was brokered, the U.S. and Europe accused Russia of starving vulnerable parts of the world by denying exports. Since the deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has alleged that most of the exported grain was going to Europe instead of the world’s hungriest nations.
The U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, however, said in a report last week that wheat is mostly going to poorer countries, with nearly 20% of exported wheat going to the least developed nations.
Ukraine has said more than 5 million tons have been exported to African and Asian nations, with 190,000 tons of wheat sent to countries that are getting relief from the U.N. World Food Program.
WHAT ABOUT THE SHIPS STILL MOVING?
A ship carrying 30,000 tons of wheat for Ethiopia under that program sailed Monday, Ukraine said, one of a dozen ships with more than 354,000 tons of agricultural products that Ukraine said left port after the U.N. and Turkey agreed on the traffic of ships through the humanitarian corridor. Ethiopia, along with neighboring Somalia and Kenya, is badly affected by the region’s worst drought in decades.
The question is if new ships take the risk to sail without Russia’s safety assurances, said Glauber, a former chief economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“I suspect the answer is no,” he said. For “insurance companies and others who are insuring these boats … rates are going to go up and likely be prohibitive.”
William Osnato, a senior research analyst with agriculture data and analytics company Gro Intelligence, said ship tracking maps don’t show any vessels heading toward Odesa.
A spokeswoman for the Joint Coordination Center overseeing the logistics and inspection of ships didn’t immediately respond to questions about which vessels might sail.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Russia has requested a meeting Monday of the U.N. Security Council to discuss the issue, while offering to supply up to 500,000 tons of grain “to the poorest countries free of charge in the next four months.” The Kremlin spokesman said “contacts continue with the Turkish side, as well as the U.N.”
While sanctions on Russia don’t affect its grain exports and a parallel wartime deal was meant to clear the way for Moscow’s food and fertilizer shipments, some businesses have been wary.
Developing nations will have to find new grain suppliers and pay more from countries such as the U.S., Argentina and Australia, where dry conditions or rain are posing problems, Glauber said. But high prices mean producers will plant more, and those that are not typically big wheat exporters, like Brazil and India, have increased shipments.
“What the world needs are some really big crops,” he said, to fill the gap of Ukraine accounting for 10% of world wheat exports.
WHAT ELSE AFFECTS FOOD SUPPLY?
Peter Meyer, head of grain and oilseed analytics at S&P Global Platts, said he doubts that Russia’s decision will have a lasting impact on the price and supply of corn and grain. Commodity traders were skeptical that the deal would last, he said, one reason that corn prices have gone up, not down, since the arrangement was reached in July.
Grain markets also are focused on other issues, Meyer said, including low water levels in the Mississippi River that slow the export of U.S. farm products, a disappointing corn crop in the American West and the threat of a U.S. rail strike.
But in parts of the African continent, where prices have remained high, concerns are rising again.
“This will send another mini shockwave through the markets, and I think it will lift prices for a while,” said Shaun Ferris, a Kenya-based adviser on agriculture and markets for Catholic Relief Services, a partner in World Food Program distributions. “This will mean that prices in East Africa, at record highs, are not going to come down anytime soon.”
After four failed rainy seasons in the Horn of Africa, millions of people are hungry, and millions of livestock that are a critical source of food and wealth are dying. Ferris said he’s spoken with companies that are sending hundreds of tons of processed feeds to northern Kenya to keep animals alive.
The latest setback in Ukrainian exports is another layer of stress, he said.
In poorer North African and Middle Eastern countries where bread is a critical part of people’s diets, there may not be alternatives like rice in Asia or sorghum elsewhere in Africa, Glauber said. That raises the specter of turmoil in places where bread prices fueled the Arab Spring uprisings.
In Egypt, the world’s largest wheat importer, President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi personally visited wheat farms when the harvest started this spring. But an economic crunch has made it more difficult to buy imported wheat, as Egypt’s currency has reached an all-time low against the U.S. dollar.
“The wheat’s out there, but it’s just going to come at a high price,” Glauber said.
Bonnell reported from London. AP reporters Paul Wiseman in Washington, Hanna Arhirova in Kyiv, Ukraine, contributed.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) The Louisiana pecan industry is struggling this season due to the wet weather and cold temperatures.
"Pecans don't make as much, as well as they're supposed to," said Dale Stone from the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, where they grow pecans.
The pecan industry as a whole has also been taking a hit after Hurricane Michael hit Georgia. Georgia is the biggest pecan-producing state.
Severe flooding in Texas, and other weather events in several other states are also factors for the industry's shortfall this season. It's been causing buyers to look elsewhere.
Stone says, "Our handlers here, our shellers that buy the pecans, have actually been buying pecans from South Africa to try and make up for the shortfall that we're having here this year."
"It sort of stiffened prices," said Abraham Lincoln from the Louisiana Pecan Shelling Company, LLC. His business has been fairing despite the shortage.
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Experts say pecan prices were also affected when China pulled back on purchases due to the high tariffs.


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Weekly export sales decline for pork, cotton, and rice
The USDA reports export sales of pork, cotton, and rice declined this week following large sales the week prior.
China was the top purchaser of corn, soybeans, and sorghum, and made significant purchases of US beef, pork, and cotton.
The purchases come as the country continues to try and meet purchase obligations under the Phase One trade agreement, despite ongoing political tensions between the U.S. and China.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission says it will leave low tariff rate import quotas for wheat, corn, rice, and cotton unchanged for 2021.
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