Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Well the title says it all!! Forgive me for this blog but its been a week brewin' and a stewin' and there are no fancy video's put to music, for if there were I would be struck off! In summary 2 years of vists, meetings, planning and at least £60,000 of Natural Englands funds spent to date and we are no further forward, he's more....
Over 2 years ago we could see the termination of our Countryside Stewardship Agreement and Entry levels Stewardship happening on the 30th September 2010. Natural England (NE) had European funding and were willing farmers to take up HLS options on their farmland. We got NE involved from day one to work together from the onset of the scheme to deliver the optimum benefits for the farm business and our environment. We studied hard, did the Farm Environmental Plan (FEP) looked at our natural biodiversity, paid for bird surveys and helped out in the COSMIC study to assess our archaeological credentials to get into the scheme (see earlier blogs). This has helped future schemes assess the risks to archaeology much more effectively i.e cheaper, faster and more accurately. All of this has taken up considerable time and funding. At last the joint ELS/HLS application was drawn together and handed in on the 17th June 2010.
Our scheme covered, in summary, all of NE targets and then some...SSSI Calcareous grassland, Orchards plans, species rich grassland, woodland pasture, extensive heritage sites, including 5 SAM's (scheduled Ancient Monuments), arable bird options, arable plant options, open access, educational visits, the list goes on.
During harvest we had an onsite meeting and everything was going to plan, only one meeting required as the NE staff knew exactly what we were planning to do. The overall scheme was included in this years NE budget and the capital works were budgeted for over the next 5 years. Busy schedules and the inevitable computer delays meant that the date slipped into October. Computer delays that are of the Rural land Registry's doing, this parcel number doesn't match that number or this code doesn't match another code.
Then came the 20th October- meaning the scheme needed to be signed, sealed and delivered. It was added to the computer after it locked out a few times and was ready to sign on the Tuesday (19th). Then, wait for it, there was no-one senior enough to actually sign it off. Just for clarity and in case you didn't hear that bit, It was sitting there ready to sign. Had it been a smaller scheme it would have gone through. So discrimination is rife at Natural England, size really does matter! So in our case it's the bigger schemes with more diverse habitat that will actually deliver the best results and be more efficient with the funding, that get penalised. In our case having already had 10 years in CSS and 5 years in ELS.
I attended the Sainsbury's 'Farming for the Future Conference' on Friday at Stoneleigh Park, where Jim Paice (Minister for Agriculture and Food) was delivering a speech so I managed to have a few words afterwards. I will let you know the outcome of his findings when I get them. I hope he will be able to pass on the concerns to Caroline Spelman, Secretary of state for DEFRA, mind you a letter will be on it's way as well, I don't expect she will be reading my blog!
Where to now? NE are saying wait until 1st April but what happens then? Will there be any funding? How much and will it fit into our farming business. NE don't know and I don't know the answers but I do know that whatever trust there was between this farmer and NE (policy makers) has gone in the same direction as the Dodo and there's no scheme around today to bring him back.
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Yesterday was the first full day using our home made bean drill. The machine started out as a sublift cultivator and a cannibalised accord air seed hopper and seed metering mechanism. The shakerator legs are mounted 50cm a part and we're blowing about 20 seeds/m2 down two tubes behind each leg. We thought two tubes might give us a little more protection in case one of the tubes blocked up. Although conditions are a little damp the machine is going well, with good seed placement and fairly even depth (15cm). Hopefully we can cultivate the ground to level it off before too much wet weather arrives. This will aid herbicide activity, increase combining speed and make cultivations for next wheat easier and faster.
Saturday, 9 October 2010
Derek was out early this morning working ground after summer turnips up on Bredon Hill. The field is called 'Cobblers' and was planted with stubble turnips in April earlier this year. After the lambs had eaten all of the turnips we sprayed off the remaining weeds with glyphosate and left them to die off. That was about 3 weeks ago and so in preparation for drilling the land is worked with the Vaderstadt Topdown. The tilth was really good and after 24hrs drying will be ready for planting on Sunday morning! The land should be in really great condition with the poultry manure applied for the turnips (lots and lovely natural fertilisers) and the sheep acting as mobile fertiliser spreaders the wheat should get off to really great start.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Quick update on the new oilseed rape drill out come. The picture above is the result 35 days after the seeds were planted. We have managed to establish 36 plants/m2 having sown 80 seeds/m2 (45% establishment). The higher seed rate was used as a higher seedling loss was anticipated due to seed falling down the leg slot and increased slug activity as consolidation was not as easy.
This picture is in the next door field sown at the same time but we only planted 60 seeds/m2. The establishment has been much better with 52 (86%) plants established. I would however think that 52 plants could still be a little too thick. Only time will tell and there will be some plant loss through the winter. It's still a long time until the spring. The next thing to look out for will be Phoma, sure to be a problem with warm temperatures and rain showers to get the spores moving!


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We work in collaboration with the host organization (Ministry of Agriculture), the advisory committee, the Field officer, the Community Knowledge Facilitator and focal group members who enhance information dissemination to the interior parts of the community.
The ALIN focal group was formed in August 2005 and the members’ capacities have been enhanced through various workshops, open days, trainings and farmer-to-farmer visits. Most unique is pests and disease management using non-chemical and low cost Techniques to increase Crop production. The Centre has been visited by many guests with interest in non-chemical pest management. The communities access this information from a CD-ROM that was developed by Pesticides Action Network Germany (PAN-Germany).
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The Maarifa centre has had many advantages for the community and a few of these are outlined below:
* The Field officer build the capacity of partner organization on information management and provide extra staff support
* The ministry heads and their staffs use the ICT equipment in the centre to type and send Monthly, quarterly and annual reports
* The center is equipped with ICT Equipments to help the community members access information on sustainable livelihood. Such tools includes computers, CD-ROMs, a printer and Router modem and ipods)
* We recieves numerous visitors most who are farmers, teachers, extension staff and students
* Farmers can access OISAT information, climate change and livelihood based information on their own through computers and internet
* Farmers can manage pests on their farm. The plant commonly used in pest management and locally available are neem ,chili ,finger euphorbia, paw paw, custard apple and onions. Wood ash and chilli is also commonly used for controlling pests
* Kyuso Boys Secondary School used information from the center to prepare the science congress project which took them upto National level
* The center offers Free internet access used for administration officers, Government workers, NGO representative,Extension officers, students, communities members and every visitors who visit the centre.
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* The Field officer is able to aid in local content generation and uploading of articles via the OpenNRICH platform
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When I had it filled a bit more, I planted. I had a flat of impatiens and a flat of coleus (about 36 each). And a lot of the coleus were doubles. So I teased the coleus apart and planted them at one end and all the impatiens at the other. I don't expect much from them, they only have 3 months to grow. But I had them (from seed) since February, and I figured they deserved a chance to grow. Next year, the whole bed will be hostas moved from the front yard so the deer won't eat them.
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The water was everywhere at the fair-grounds in Indio as vendors prepared for the opening day of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.
Hugo Ramos is one of the vendors at the fair this year, he works with one of the hot dog stands and he said he is ready to welcome visitors on Friday.
“We are 100% ready for this year,” Ramos said. “This is completely a family event and I think the entire family will enjoy coming out.”
The fair’s manager, Veronica Casper said many of the vendors took advantage of the day before the storm to set up their equipment.
Casper said, “They were here late last night setting up, this morning we’ve had a little bit of a hindrance with some flooding at some part of the ground.”
The rain started before dawn and continued non-stop through the afternoon, the amount of rain caused floods inside the fairgrounds, still, the work continues, rain or shine.
Casper said, “So everybody can come out and enjoy the fair if it’s a little wet and I hope the forecast does not have that they can go inside the different buildings.”
Inside the Taj Mahal building at the fairgrounds, visitors may find a local vendor of dates and information about the desert’s agricultural industry.
However, if visitors do not mind getting a little wet, the fair food and rides will all be waiting to start on Friday, February 15, and on February 21 it will be NBC Palm Springs day at the fair.


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Cerrado Deforestation Disrupts Water Systems and Poses Business Risks for Soy Producers
Aidenvironment, as part of Chain Reaction Research, published a thematic paper on the impacts of the soy sector on deforestation and water availability in the Brazilian Cerrado, and how water issues in turn can impact soy production.
The report shows that soy production in the Cerrado, and most notably in the Matopiba region, is driving deforestation of native vegetation. This Cerrado vegetation is crucial for Brazil’s water systems through a process called evapotranspiration, and its deep root system that maintains the regional water balance. Deforestation contributes to increased droughts, facilitating a 8.4 percent drop in yearly rainfall in the Cerrado over the last 30 years. This impacts agricultural droughts, and (rainfed) soy production in the Matopiba. In 2012/2013 and 2015/2016 droughts in Matopiba caused productivity to be 40 percent lower than in Brazil as a whole.
Meteorological impact creates business risks for soy producers. Producers face operational risks due to lower productivity and are exposed to conflicts over water with other local water users. Furthermore, soy producers and farmland investors are increasingly confronted with declining agricultural suitability of farmland, negatively influencing soy yields and profits the value of farmland. This leads to the risk of stranded assets.
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BAGUIO CITY – Major tax incentives can be granted by the Board of Investments (BOI) to vegetable processors in the region provided an industry roadmap is completed by the stakeholders. These tax incentives include income tax holidays, exemption from taxes and duties on imported equipment, tax credits and additional deductions from taxable income.
Aside from these fiscal incentives, the BOI can also provide non-fiscal incentives such as the assignment of foreign experts / consultants and streamlining of administrative processes related to the industry.
Francis M. Peñaflor of the BOI has underscored the importance of crafting a processed vegetable industry roadmap which is seen to benefit the agri-business sector of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). He encouraged regional leaders to help the BOI and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in crafting a processed vegetable roadmap which will enable the BOI to better support vegetable processors in the region.
The BOI representative said that regional line agencies have identified the processed food and vegetable industry as one of the major industries in the region. Aside from being the top producer of quality high-value semi-temperate crops, the Cordillera is also home to several support facilities which includes the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center, several food terminals and post-harvest facilities of the Department of Agriculture. These, according to Peñaflor, makes it but natural for regional leaders to support the vegetable processing industry.
Peñaflor, who is the BOI focal person for the country’s food processing industry, was in the city to talk about the industry in a forum organized by the Cordillera office of the DTI held last Thursday at the Baguio Country Club.
“There is a significant number of vegetable processors in CAR which we can support” Peñaflor said in his talk. He further added that “CAR is a very ideal location for the establishment of vegetable processing facilities,” which he said will also help vegetable farmers who provide the raw materials required by the industry.
He noted that there is still no national sectoral roadmap for vegetable processing and he encouraged local vegetable processors to approach the DTI or BOI so that initial plans can be made towards crafting the roadmap. According to the data from the DTI and BOI, there are only seven food processing industries that have complete or ongoing roadmaps.
Peñaflor is adamant in pushing for a vegetable processing roadmap because of the economic potential of the industry which can help improve inclusive growth in the countryside.
He noted that of the more than 12,000 manufacturers in the country only 195 are into vegetable food processing and yet it is able to employ 30,000 people and has contributed P18.95 billion in the country’s GDP. Most of these 195 vegetable processors are large export-oriented corporations. However, there are also many small processors in the region particularly in Benguet, where most of the processors produce ‘veggie noodles’.
“When you compare this to the other sectors of the processed food industry, the contribution is not that significant. But there’s a lot of room for developing this industry,” he said.
Processed vegetables include glazed/crystalized vegetables, dried vegetables, chilled/frozen vegetables, and prepared/preserved vegetables.
The BOI website states that these sectoral roadmaps will serve as inputs to the development of a more strategic investment promotions plan, ensure rational and focused promotional activities, provide policy coherence, build capacity of government and industry associations, and support long-term sustainable inclusive growth with quality jobs.
The DTI and BOI launched the Industry Roadmapping Project in January 2012. The project aims to forge strategic partnership with industry stakeholders, particularly the private sector, in the development of industry roadmaps.


The Centre will take a decision in a day or two on completely lifting the onion export ban, but the fineprint in last week's partial concession for the Karnataka-grown rose onions has created more concern for now. Not only has the commerce ministry fixed extraordinarily high minimum prices for onion exports but also made licences mandatory for every consignment.
While farmers at the onion mandi in Lasalgaon, Nashik, await the nod to export their produce again, they may face the prospect of seeing the tuber perish while traders wait for the licence. The commerce ministry on Friday issued a notification permitting farmers in south India to send the rose onion — a variety hardly consumed in India — abroad. However,they will need to apply to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade seeking licences for every consignment, a process that could take up to two months.
"We need to resume exports, particularly from Maharashtra, so that farmers get the right price for their produce ," says NCCF chairman Virendra Singh. "However, the decision to bring onions into the licence raj will backfire as will the inordinately high minimum export price that has been set now."
Earlier, traders would seek a no-objection certificate from the NCCF and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (Nafed). The NoC would be granted immediately and the consignment dispatched in a day or two. Moreover, the minimum export price (MEP) of onions was around $ 500-1 ,000 per metric tonne (mt) depending on the variety. However, the commerce ministry has fixed a rate of $ 1,400 per mt for rose onion, a cost experts fear no buyer will pay. "This rate was fixed by the ministry of consumer affairs when onions hit Rs 80 in retail markets and it wanted to discourage exports to ease local availability and pricing," says Singh. "It would be impractical to restore that rate if you want to resume or encourage exports." Experts add the red-tapism that will creep in with mandatory licences will cause delay and distress to farmers and exporters. "The commerce ministry has pushed onions, which are perishable, into the category of nonperishables like industrial goods, cotton and sugar," they say. "Which buyer will wait for its consignment for two months while the DGFT processes your application?" they asked. Commerce minister Anand Sharma could not be reached.


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Damas Seed Processing, Denmark, and IST 2000, Italy, enter Strategic Partnership in the Seed Industry by Combining Products and Know-how in Seed Cleaning Processing Lines.
To meet the growing demand of customers who require full seed cleaning line solutions and seed sorting consultancy, we are pleased to announce that Damas Seed Processing A/S and IST 2000 SRL have entered a strategic partnership. With this partnership both companies aim at being an even stronger business partner for our customers in the seed industry as full line suppliers with direct access to in-depth knowhow within both mechanical and optical seed cleaning and sorting.
Damas Seed Processing A/S is a leading specialist in seed cleaning solutions delivering world class cleaning machines and designs complete plants that are second to none in achieving highest possible quality and return of investment.
We see a growing demand for Optical Colour Sorters in the Seed Industry. IST 2000 and their Infinity colour sorter programme complements our mechanical cleaning machine programme excellent as both companies are customer focused and application driven. Together we make sure that the combined mechanical – and optical solutions matches the needs of the customers” says Klaus Gaarde, CEO Damas Seed Processing A/S.
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Floor Talk July 11
At the close:
At close, the September corn futures finished 7 3/4¢ lower at $3.40. December futures ended 7 1/2¢ lower at $3.53 1/4.
August soybean futures settled 22 3/4¢ lower at $8.33. November soybean futures finished 23 1/2¢ lower at $8.48 1/4.
September wheat futures closed 20 1/4¢ lower at $4.71 3/4.
August soymeal futures finished $1.70 per short ton lower at $330.50. August soy oil futures finished 0.56¢ lower at 28.43.
In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil market is $3.42 lower, the U.S. dollar is higher, and the Dow Jones Industrials are 194 points lower.
At mid-session, the September corn futures are 6 3/4¢ lower at $3.41. December futures are 6 3/4¢ lower at $3.54.
August soybean futures are 17 3/4¢ lower at $8.38. November soybean futures are 18 1/2¢ lower at $8.52.
September wheat futures are 13¢ lower at $4.78.
August soymeal futures are $1.00 per short ton lower at $331.20. August soy oil futures 0.44¢ lower at 28.55.
In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil market is $1.77 lower, the U.S. dollar is higher, and the Dow Jones Industrials are 195 points lower.
In early trading, the September corn futures are 4 1/4¢ lower at $3.43. December futures are 4 1/4¢ lower at $3.56.
August soybean futures are 18 1/4¢ lower at $8.37. November soybean futures are 18 1/2¢ lower at $8.53.
September wheat futures are 8 1/2¢ lower at $4.83.
August soymeal futures are $2.00 per short ton lower at $330.20. August soy oil futures 0.43¢ lower at 28.56.
In the outside markets, the NYMEX crude oil market is $0.72 lower, the U.S. dollar is lower, and the Dow Jones Industrials are 149 points lower.
Al Kluis, Kluis Advisors, says that the soybean market is reeling from trade news pressure.
“It is worth noting that soybeans have nearly retraced the entire rally from last Friday. The outside markets--as well as commodities this morning--were rattled by the announcement of a new 200 billion dollar list of Chinese goods that will be subject to US duties starting mid- to late August,” Kluis stated in a daily note to customers.
Kluis adds that until we get the trade war settled and behind us, traders will be reluctant to build a long position.
“When good news about the trade war hits the news wires, the momentum traders will be quick to reverse their shorts and look to build a long position,” Kluis stated in a newsletter Wednesday.
Soybeans and corn were lower overnight on renewed trade war concerns after the US Trade Representative said it's been instructed to impose tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. The new levies will go into effect after a two-month public comment period. Beans were down 12 cents overnight, corn lost 3 cents and wheat was down 4-6 cents. The US had said that it would threaten more tariffs if China retaliated against the imposition of tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods put in place last Friday. China said it would retaliate, though it's unclear how it would do so. In weather news, a heat wave is spreading in the Midwest with an advisory issued for much of eastern South Dakota and Nebraska and western Minnesota and Iowa, along with the already-hot weather in Kansas and Missouri, according to the National Weather Service. Get all the details in today's 3 Big Things.
West Texas Intermediate = down 1.2%.
Brent Crude = down 1.9%
Dollar = up 0.1%.
Wall Street = U.S. stock lower pre-market.
World Markets = Global stocks lower overnight.
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Let me help you there Cborman, "Farmers don't want a handout we want fair prices but with these *TARIFFS* it's not possible."
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Re: Floor Talk July 11
Supply? That's been dwindling rapidly, and this years crop ain't out tha field yet! Lol


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Specca Farms has operated a pick-you-own farm for three generations starting with my grandfather, Romeo Specca, who immigrated from Italy to the US. In 2011, we purchased a beautiful new farm on the same road as the original homestead in order to expand our operation. Specca Farms specializes in small leafy greens, beans, plum tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and many "ethnic crops" not commonly found at pick-your-own farms.
We strive to offer very fresh and delicious produce at a price that is half of grocery retail prices and is picked just the way you want it because you do the picking. We will welcome you at the farmgate and assist you at the scalehouse when you are checking out. We like to share recipes with our customers, provide cooking tips for products you haven't eaten before, and taste your recipes if you would like to share them with us. Please come to visit our new farm and enjoy the great produce it will most certainly bless us with.
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anyone seen this...what a cool plant...very unique.
seen them as a potted ornamental... not sure I'd want to maintain a full grown adult.
Depending on your actual location, they can and do pretty well in SE Florida as in Miami south to the keys. Other wise further north of this line plan on baby sitting when it gets cold.


Thank you to all Alaska SEED ROOTS Award applicants. The application period for this award closed on June 30, 2021. Please use the following FAQs if you applied before June 30, 2021.
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December corn was down 6 cents late in the overnight session. Outside market forces look negative today, as euro zone debt issues persist and the US dollar is at its highest level since early August. Weakness in energy and equity markets overnight add to the negative tone. There have still been no deliveries for September corn. Outside market forces had the grain markets under pressure overnight, and the weekend weather was a little better for crops than traders had expected. However, the weather is less and less of a factor for yield, and a drier trend this week is seen as a something that would boost harvest progress. South Korea bought 220,000 tonnes of US corn over the long weekend. Israel is tendering to buy 58,000 tonnes of optional-origin corn. China feed industry officials believe the country will consume nearly 17 million tonnes of feedwheat this year, compared with 12.5 million tonnes last year. Feed demand in China is strong, with record high profit margins for hog producers and an expanding middle class. The Commitments of Traders reports as of August 30th showed non-commercial traders were net long 353,323 contracts, an increase of 35,908 contracts for the week. The buying trend is seen as a short-term positive force. Commodity index traders held a net long position of 364,871 contracts, up 13,653 contracts for the week. The market shook off bearish outside market forces and a long liquidation trend from Thursday to see solid gains on the session Friday, as supply fears appeared to be offsetting slower demand concerns. Yield concerns emerged again, and the failure to take out Thursday's lows early sparked another round of active buying and sharply higher trade into the mid-session. A low yield forecast from a private firm supported the rally. Traders are looking for another drop in crop conditions for the weekly update this afternoon. The surge higher to over 100 degrees for a wide area of central Illinois for two days has likely accelerated the surge toward maturity for crops in this region, and the little rain that did hit the region on the weekend may not be much help to yield. Some areas of the far southeastern Midwest (southern Ohio) picked up higher amounts due to tropical storm leakage. The shorter than normal grain filling period may cause lighter ear weights and lower yields in the end, and the 2-day heat blast was enough to support the market on Friday. Cash markets are under pressure into the early harvest period.


Pruning is an essential part of keeping your landscape plants. While most trees and shrubs can be pruned at almost any time without significantly harming the plants, most trees and shrubs will benefit more from pruning at specific times.
Flowering Trees & Shrubs
When you prune flowering trees and shrubs depends on their season of bloom. Plants that flower early, usually before the end of June, should be pruned immediately after flowering. These include hawthorne, lilac and magnolia. Trees and shrubs that flower after the end of June, like beauty berry and butterfly bush, should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Fruiting Trees & Shrubs
Fruiting trees can be pruned to maximize fruit production. Prune fruit trees in fall, after the fruit has either been harvested or eaten by wildlife. Do not prune fruit trees before fruit has had a chance to develop, even if they flower early in the season.
Evergreen Trees & Shrubs
Coniferous evergreens -- those with needles -- can be pruned in early spring while new branches are growing. Only prune new, living branches, not the older hard wood. Broad-leaved evergreens can be pruned any time of year as long as the wood is not frozen.
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The passage of the federal farm bill on Tuesday may open the door for production of industrial hemp in Washington.
Washington State University, as well as state agriculture officials, is supporting legislation in Olympia that would allow the production of industrial hemp, as well as research into the crop.
“WSU is eager to help the state better understand the viability and opportunity associated with the production of industrial hemp in Washington,” Chris Mulick, the university’s director of state relations, told a state Senate committee last week.
The bills would allow WSU to lead research efforts into the crop through both public and private funding, in cooperation with the state Department of Agriculture.
Similar bills were under consideration last year, but changes at the federal level may affect how state legislators respond to the issue this session. The federal government does not allow the cultivation of industrial hemp, but a provision in the farm bill currently going through Congress could change that.
Mulick said WSU will monitor the farm bill’s progress.
He also said the university must “remain in alignment with the federal government as we rely on the federal government for substantial research and financial aid funds. That simply cannot be jeopardized.”
Colorado and several other states have legalized industrial hemp, but remain wary of federal laws that ban it. Internationally, several countries – including Canada – allow cultivation of hemp.
Hemp and marijuana come from the same plant, but hemp typically has lower levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, a hallucinogenic chemical. Hemp is used in products including clothing, rope and biofuels.
The proposals moving through the state Senate would require testing to verify minimal THC levels.
At WSU, Mulick said he had no knowledge of any researchers looking into hemp. In an interview Monday, Mulick said WSU is unsure when research might begin, if approved. The university must seek its own funding, and the timing for that is unclear, he said.
State farmers must also find the crop economically viable, he added.
“One thing that’s important to remember with any crop, as you all well know, it’s not enough for any one crop to pencil out,” Mulick said. “It needs to pencil out better than any alternative crop that a grower could plant.”
Two proposals, Senate bills 5954 and 6214, would allow WSU to research industrial hemp production in the state.
Sen. Bob Hasegawa, D-Seattle, and a sponsor of the bills, said industrial hemp is used in more than 25,000 products.
“The United States is the only industrialized nation that bars hemp cultivation,” he said.
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The Gorilla Grow Tent Lite Line 4' x 8' Grow Tent is one of the best ways to start your indoor grow if you want the Gorilla growing experience on a budget. It provides many of the same quality features of the Heavy Duty line, but is much more cost effective. You can easily grow 12-18 plants in this tent, with a grow lighting recommendation of two 600 watt lights and a ventilation system rated at 400+ CFM.
The Lite Line is the best thing to happen in the growing industry since the original Heavy Duty tent. It's the perfect tent for those who want the GGT experience at a more affordable price point, as it features the same quality with a few tweaks to make it more cost-effective.
You'll still enjoy ultra thick fabric and durable frames that blow the competition out of the water, and great features like 360-degree access, EZ view windows, double cinching ducting ports, and more. Here is everything you need to know about the Gorilla Grow Tent Lite Line 4' x 8'.
Constructed with 1680D thread density fabric (compared to 200D-600D) is up to 9x denser than any other grow tent, making it Ideal for experts and perfect for beginners.
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Weed spraying on rural roadside berms from 13 October
Stratford District Council will carry out weed spraying on rural roadside berms in the below areas from Thursday 13 October 2022.
- All rural roads west and east of State Highway 3
Any berms that are well maintained, or defined as a “No Spray Zone” by the property owner, will not be sprayed.
This work will take around 8-10 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
If you don’t want your road frontage sprayed, please contact us on 06 765 6099.


2021 HAH GARDEN FAIR
Stay tuned later…maybe we can have one in the fall…Stay safe everyone!
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AT THE BRIDGEHAMPTON COMMUNITY HOUSE AND GROUNDS
(see the map above right for directions)
This is our only Fund Raiser of the year and we make a huge effort to create an extraordinary event for our members and for the East End Community. The proceeds support all of our extensive educational programs, our lecture series and our library, all of which are open to the public.
For Sale we’ll have a fine selection of perennials, annuals, shrubs, roses, small trees, planted containers, and many native Long Island species plants and trees. The plant material comes from the best growers on Long Island – fine wholesale nurseries and members’ own gardens. You will find an array of unusual varieties as well as many familiar varieties known to grow well in our area. There will be many plants known to be deer resistant and many that are useful to the local insects and birds.
On Friday night there will be a delightful party with catered hors d’oeuvres and wine. In addition to plant sales, there will be an exciting silent auction of 50 different containers planted by HAH members and horticultural professionals of the East End. We will also have a raffle so you can win more $$ and buy more plants!
Please join us in welcoming the Spring season of gardening!!
To buy tickets online, here’s the link
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Women rose farmers in Lembang sell their produce very cheaply to middlemen. They have no access to markets, no marketing skills and no other skills to add value to their produce.
Nadya Saib has formed a pilot project to produce natural soaps using rose petals, working in partnership with a community of rose farmers. Nadya and her team will provide training, technical assistance and guidance to farmers in the production of soaps, as well as being responsible for the marketing and sale of the soap produced. The farmers will provide the roses, produce the soaps and be equal partners in this enterprise.
Goals and objectives
The rose farmers' income will be improved, and several jobs will be created (for example in supplying soap materials). The community will gain new skills in value-added
production, management and marketing, and will own new tangible assets including equipment and tools for producing rose-based natural soaps. These farmers will also develop
their own businesses and will have a marketing network enabling them to remain independent. This model for empowerment could easily be replicated elsewhere in Indonesia,
especially in the agribusiness sector.


This 217 Acre m/l cattle ranch is mostly open, much of it can be hayed also. There is one large spring that runs all year. There are good working facilities with a cattle trap for low stress handling. The property has amazing views with many home sites. This property has a great stand of grass, live water, great working facilities, cattle tight fence and paved road frontage!!!!!


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For areas of grass which are flat and free draining, the Gridforce Park Range can be inverted and pressed into existing grass without the conventional dig-out and build-up of a sub-base, also known as the flip and clip installation. This allows ground reinforcement without the expense of a full installation especially where tree root protection is a primary concern.


Giving Tuesday is the day that kicks off the charitable giving season. As you consider where to place your charitable gifts this year, Think Local — Think Westbury. Westbury Area Improvement Corp. is the non-profit parent of Westbury Community Garden. Won’t you consider a donation to support the operation and improvement of Westbury Community Garden […]
Are you passionate about local organic produce, battling food deserts, maintaining urban greenspace, teaching sustainability and caring for the planet? Consider an endowment, grant, or donation to our operating budget. Learn more about our development plans and how your donation can help.


I’m a member of the @HCMGA Hamilton County Master Gardeners Association. Tomorrow is the day if you want to score some awesome heirloom seeds and a wealth of knowledge. Check out this free event and the tantalizing line-up of guest speakers. @seedsavers #saveseeds #HCMGA
Elizabeth Morse cooks professionally, is an Advanced Master Gardener and lover of all things local.


Cut-Flower Gardening with Lynn Byczinski
Part of the Gardeners Connect Members Speaker Series
Saturday, March 21, 2020
This Event has been cancelled.
Due to the ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Gardeners Connect has cancelled the upcoming March, 21, 2020 Free Speaker Series.
Gardeners Connect wants all of our members, gardeners and the community as a whole to remain as safe as possible during this time.
Stay connected with Gardeners Connect and share your garden virtually this year by posting to facebook.com/GardenersConnect or by emailing photos of your plants and gardens to Chuck Robinson at firstname.lastname@example.org.
We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused.
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For those of you who are starting to plan your gardens, Sarah Hemingway of Sarah’s Kitchen Gardens is offering a free demo of her Planting Calculator on her website.
This is an amazing little app that does all the thinking for you, whether you are starting seeds indoors, in a cold frame, or directly in the garden. It even tells you when to transplant your seedlings, if necessary.
The planner also lists estimated harvest times and recommendations for succession planting, with the full version providing information for over 70 garden herbs and vegetables!
All you need to do is look up the last and first frost dates in your area (Sarah provides a convenient link for this on the order page), and type them into the blue boxes as indicated. Easy!
If you like the demo version then it is a no-brainer to buy the full version. It is definitely priced to sell at only $4.99! When you buy your SKG Planting Calculator, you receive your download link by email.
Save yourself the headache of figuring out when to plant with Sarah’s convenient Planting Calculator at Sarah’s Kitchen Gardens.
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well the good weather of last week has not lasted with gales and rain today, just in time for my week off. Great!
I did manage to get down to the plot on Sunday, did a good amount of digging, mostly the stuff thats been under cover which you would hope is killed off with the lack of sun but little weeds still persist. Nice afternoon in the sun listening to BBC 5live with Liverpool crushing Villa 5-0.
I was given some raspberry canes by someone who was dividing theirs up, and planted 3 each of earlies and late fruiting.
Tomorrow i will be doing some more potting up, buying more compost because the bag i bought last week seems very poor quality, plus i need more small pots.


The 180SL, 220SL and 260SL replace the previous C Series models and offer true cutting widths of 46cm, 56cm and 66cm respectively. They feature a fixed-head version of the patented SpeedLink technology now incorporated on the cutting units of all JD PrecisionCut mowers.
This allows height adjustments - from 22.2mm down to 2mm - to be made quickly and easily from just one side of the machine. A new patented front roller bracket makes it equally simple to change the front roller.
Optional front-mounted, adjustable turf brushes can be used to help stand the grass up and remove dew before cutting. A rotary brush and greens tender conditioner are also optional.
All three models are fitted with a 4hp Honda petrol engine. The mowers are also equipped with an operator-presence control on the adjustable loop-style handlebar.
Base-list prices range from £4,462 for the 180SL to £5,425 for the 260SL.


The Beltrami Community Garden is located at 1213 Spring Street
Thanks to the Homegrown Minneapolis Program and a faithful group of volunteers, Beltrami has a community vegetable garden. The Beltrami Community Garden was featured on Minnesota Public Radio in 2010 for being the very first community garden sponsored by the Minneapolis Homegrown Program. Walk past the garden to see what is springing up on Spring Street NE.
Get a plot for the upcoming season for only $20.00, plus a $10 refundable deposit. This fee pays for the plot and water. Plot applications for the 2017 are taken on a first-come-first-serve basis with Beltrami residents given priority during the first month of open applications. All applications should be mailed in asap, regardless of area of residence. Applications must be snail-mailed to the BNC or dropped off to a BNC staff member in-person. Applications are not considered complete unless payment is submitted with the application. Sponsored lots are available for those who cannot afford the annual fee via a scholarship essay. For more information about the community garden, contact Abby Reynolds, Program Administrator for the BNC, at email@example.com.
Please follow the link, click the download link at the top right of the screen, print it and fill it out, snail mail it to the PO Box address at the top of the form with required payment, and we’ll do the rest!


Flax is a stalky plant
which is grown for its fibre
s. The fiber is processed into fabric
, called linen, and the seeds are processed for their oil
The largest producers are Russia and the eastern European countries (the former republics of the USSR) with other leading producers being Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Northern Ireland and Belgium are leading exporters of linen cloth.
The flax fibre is composed mainly of cellulose and has a fibre length of between 2 and 36 inches. This gives the fibres excellent strength and makes it the strongest of the vegetable fibers. Flax fibres are 10 percent stronger when wet and more hydrophilic (absorbs water easily) than cotton. It absorbs moisture quickly and dries quickly. It is however, is less resistance to abrasion than cotton and therefore less durable.
When made into linen, it shrinks considerably when wet unless shrink resistant finishes are applied.


- High-Level Talks on Side-lines of COP28 Focus on Sustainable Solutions and Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Leadership in the Tropical Belt.
In a significant development at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a strategic meeting with Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) today (03). The discussions revolved around collaborative efforts to address global challenges and enhance Sri Lanka’s pivotal role in the world’s tropical belt.
During the meeting, Mr. Gates expressed the commitment of the BMGF to support Sri Lanka in building a robust and climate-resilient nation. The Foundation, which is already involved in initiatives in Sri Lanka, pledged to deepen its engagement with the country. Specific areas of focus include agriculture modernization and the establishment of data systems for agriculture. The collaboration also aims to strengthen Digital Public Infrastructure and enhance Sri Lanka’s expertise in climate and adaptation.
President Wickremesinghe highlighted Sri Lanka’s green initiatives presented at COP28, seeking the support of the BMGF in advancing these sustainable projects. The President emphasized the need for collective action to address pressing environmental issues and underscored Sri Lanka’s willingness to play a constructive role in the global effort.
Accompanying President Wickremesinghe in these high-level talks were Minister of Environment, Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella, Senior Advisor to the President on Climate Change, Ruwan Wijewardena and Secretary to the Ministry of Environment, Dr. Anil Jasinghe. The delegation discussed potential areas of collaboration with the BMGF to ensure a comprehensive and impactful partnership.


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For our customers we supply fresh and frozen berries, especially wild-and cultivated raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, gooseberries, currants, blueberries and many more berries.
Heko d.o.o. was founded in 2006 and is based in Bugojno, region of Middle Bosnia, and is engaged in purchasing, freezing and processing of all berry like fruits. “Heko” is a successfully growing and dynamically developing company. It’s one of the biggest companies and leading Bosnian producers and exporters of berry fruits and wild mushrooms. “Heko“ also includes 3 cold stores, over 50ha of organic plantations and 20 greenhouses. By 2017. Heko achieved Iso 22 000, EcoCert and OK certification and the market expanded, more than 10 years our company provides the EU market with fresh, dried and IQF fruit and wild mushrooms.For more information we invite you to visit our website www.heko.ba


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The Market is Open and Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers out there. The Market is back open this morning with a good variety of products this week.
We have more vegetables listed this week from our farmers. A new product from Wedge Oak Farm is beef fat which you can render into tallow for frying or candles. Ridiculous Chocolate has returned from his break.
It is still planting season and there are plenty of plants available for your garden.
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Date: 12 October 2018
Categories: Design / Web / Wordpress
For this great project, I collaborated with Clara Corman, a very talented illustrator. We wanted to present an organization responsible for organic gardening courses as well as informative presentations about healthy food growing. In this project, I used wordpress and the shapely theme and adapted it for a great combination between Clara Corman’s illustrations and the great theme’s design.


This barn dating back to the 1800s is a Holden, MA landmark. The structure, with almost eight surrounding acres and a pond, was donated to the town in 2000. Now maintained by the non-profit organization, The Friends of the Red Barn, it is a center that helps people understand New England’s agricultural past while encouraging the appreciation of nature.
Six gardens are maintained on the plot by member/volunteers, and markers around the site educate visitors about the farm’s history. Farm Days offer a wide variety of events to experience farm life close up.


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With warmer weather upon us, Lidl US has today announced the expansion of its outdoor Garden Center concept to 76 stores across the Lidl US network. Lidl Garden Centers will feature a variety of flowers, plants, soil, hanging baskets, planters and other gardening accessories.
The garden centers will launch in three phases in select stores:
- March 27, 2024 – May 14, 2024: Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina
- April 10, 2024 – May 14, 2024: Virginia and Maryland
- April 24, 2024 – May 28, 2024: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York
Lidl has partnered with local, family-owned growers, Gabrielsen Farms, American Color Inc. and van Hoekelen Greenhouses to provide Garden Center customers with the highest quality plants and flowers at the lowest prices.
Tammy Roberts, Director of Purchasing for Floral at Lidl US said:, “We are excited to bring the Lidl Garden Center concept to even more customers this year. At Lidl, we are relentlessly focused on quality and freshness at low prices and our Garden Centers are no exception. We are delighted to work with our incredible partners – Gabrielsen Farms, American Color Inc. and van Hoekelen Greenhouses to provide our customers with the best plants and flowers for their gardens this spring.”
Carl Gabrielsen, Founder Gabrielsen Farms said, “It has been a pleasure partnering with Lidl to bring beautiful flowers to our local community.”
Sean May, Director of Sales for American Color Inc. said, “American Color Inc. is excited to partner with Lidl for the garden center expansion and to continue sharing our passion for amazing florals with the consumer.”
Alex van Hoekelen, Operations Manager for van Hoekelen Greenhouses said, “van Hoekelen Greenhouses is extremely excited to be a part of the Garden Center launch. We believe our quality, experience and service along with our partnership with Lidl will result in a very successful outdoor spring season.”
The Garden Center concept was piloted in 2022 in Long Island, New York in partnership with Gabrielsen Farms, a local business who grows annuals, perennials, edible plants and shrubs. In 2023, the concept was expanded across Lidl stores in New York. This year the Garden Center will be available in more than 75 stores across the Lidl US network. A full list of stores and opening dates can be found on the Lidl Garden Center website.


Rains have led to oversupply, leading to waste. Multinational and small-scale tea farmers in Nandi County have incurred losses running into millions of shillings due to a surplus crop which has affected processing capacity of most factories. A majority of the factories received double their processing volume, resulting in waste. “We are receiving an average of 400,000 kilogrammes against processing capacity of 270,000 kilogrammes resulting in more than 30 per cent of the crop going to waste,” said Wilson Tuwei, the chairman of tea farmers at Siret Tea Company. The increase in production of the crop has been attributed to the recent heavy rains. Tea farmers have, however, initiated a programme to set up Sh500 million factory to increase processing capacity. “We have mobilised resources to construct a new tea factory to cushion farmers from losses due to waste caused by lack of market for the crop,” said Mr Tuwei. The county is home to 19 tea factories with multinational firms taking the lion’s share of 16. The Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) has two factories, Chebut in Kapsabet and Kaptumo in Aldai. The government owned Nyayo Tea Zones Development Authority owns the Kipchabo tea factory. This comes as the multi-national tea companies are staking on cheaper electricity and steady global prices to reduce operation costs. The tea companies have expressed fears that the high cost of power was making it difficult for investors to break even and maximise production. Some factoris are generating own electricity and investing in wood fuel, especially the fast-maturing eucalyptus trees as a substitute to high cost of electricity. “The high cost of electricity is a major constraint to expansion in the tea industry and the government needs to lower the tariffs for the sector to attract more investors and create employment opportunities,” said David Langat, chairman of Koisagt Tea Company. He said most tea companies allocate significant amount of the income on energy costs which leads to increased production charges resulting in job cuts to sustain operations. According to reports by the KTDA-managed tea factories electricity cost accounts for 30 per cent of the total factory cost of production. It costs about Sh60 to process a kilo of tea but energy costs take about Sh25. As part of cost cutting, KTDA through its subsidiary power company, KTPC, has invested in hydropower projects to cut energy costs. “The on-going drought is likely to lead to power rationing due to low water volumes,” said Jackson Kosgei, a farmer from Nandi County. Global tea prices dropped by about Sh22 per kilo in 2015 but the prices increased in 2016 to about Sh30.
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Vegetable boxes incorporated into small yard. Note the trellis at the back of each bed. This would be very pretty along the back and provide a place to attach vines and fruit branches. #LandscapingPlans
I want this! This 576 square foot plot produces veggies all summer for a family of four, with plenty left over to share. Tidy raised beds and gravel paths make it easy to care for, and evoke an English country garden.
If you live in a hot, dry climate, choose perennials that thrive in those conditions. Heliopsis and Coreopsis have roots in the American prairie, so you know these flowering beauties will keep on blooming even though temperatures and rainfall fluctuate
A branch screen. remember idea: branch screens, built in planter boxes on rolling casters. Creates a moveable screen, with independent ivy growth-bonus boints for creating hinged, double screen frames that will collapse for moving or customizable sizes


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The announcement was made by the planning minister said on Tuesday.
The economy expanded by 4.6 per cent in 2012 and the government had expected growth of 5 per cent in 2013.
"This was lower than what was expected," Cabinet Secretary for Planning Anne Waiguru told a news conference.
The government has previously forecast economic growth of 5.8 per cent this year.
The minister said the disappointing 2013 performance was driven by slower growth in the vital agricultural sector due to drought. The sector grew 2.9 per cent in 2013 compared to revised growth of 4.2 per cent a year earlier.
Kenya relies heavily on exports of agricultural produce, such as coffee and tea. Coffee output was down 20 per cent last year, contributing to a drop in total exports last year.
The minister also said high lending rates dragged down overall economic performance in 2013.


Starting a gardening group can help you learn more about your garden. It can also be fun to working and collaborating with others.
You can use social media to create a group or look one up to join. It shouldn’t be difficult to find others who share your gardening hobby. It wouldn’t hurt to ask your friends and family it they are interested in joining you.
Being part of a community garden can be a good learning experience. It will help you grow your skill set and learn techniques that other gardeners use.


Andhra CM Naidu announces Rs 4,000 financial assistance to farmers
In another major pre-poll sop, the Andhra Pradesh government here on Wednesday announced annual financial assistance of Rs 4,000 to every farmer in the state. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved the new scheme 'Annadata Sukhibhava', under which the state government will give Rs 4,000 assistance in addition to Rs 6,000 announced by the Centre in the interim budget earlier this month.
Farmers having more than five acres of land and not eligible under the Centre's scheme will get Rs 10,000 every year, he said. The tenant farmers will also get the benefit of the scheme, said Agriculture Minister S. Chandramohan Reddy. The scheme would benefit 54 lakh farmers, he added.
In the interim budget presented in Assembly last week, the government allocated Rs 5,000 crore for the scheme. The minister said the money will be deposited in the farmers' bank accounts by the end of February. It will include Rs 2,000 given by the Central government.
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Classification and identification
Major groups
There are four major groups of cauliflower.
- Diverse in appearance, and biennial and annual in type, this group includes white, Romanesco, various green, purple, brown and yellow cultivars. This type is the ancestral form from which the others were derived.
- Northwest European biennial
- Used in Europe for winter and early spring harvest, this was developed in France in the 19th century, and includes the old cultivars Roscoff and Angers.
- Northern European annuals
- Used in Europe and North America for summer and fall harvest, it was developed in Germany in the 18th century, and includes the old cultivars Erfurt and Snowball.
- A tropical cauliflower used in China and India, it was developed in India during the 19th century from the now-abandoned Cornish type,  and includes old varieties Early Patna and Early Benaras.
There are hundreds of historic and current commercial varieties used around the world. A comprehensive list of about 80 North American varieties is maintained at North Carolina State University.


Europe: The Floral Sector Has “Collapsed”
The hardest hit portion of horticulture is definitely the European cut flower export industry, centered at Royal FloraHolland, the major flower and plant auction in the Netherlands, where a large percentage of the world’s cut flowers pass through on their way to retail markets around the world. The market was on track for a record season through February, says Wesley van den Berg of Dutch market expert Floridata, with exports of cut flowers and plants up 4.5% over previous year.
Then the coronavirus hit Europe and countries reacted by shutting down entire segments of retail, including flower shops and garden centers. The major flower-consuming countries of Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium and Russia caused much of the loss. As a result, sales of flowers and plants collapsed “very violently,” said Fred van Tol, Manager of International Development at Royal FloraHolland. RaboResearch, a division of RaboBank, said of the cut flower market, “demand had collapsed,” dropping an estimated 70% from normal levels. Some say total sales of cut flower and plants could be down 80% overall in Europe.
On just one market day during that time period, March 20, auction sales were down an unimaginable 85% from the previous year and prices of the flowers that did manage to sell were down 53%. The auction reacted by cutting off imports, closing some auction rooms, limiting the number of flowers a grower could bring to sell … even slowing the pace of the auctions so buyers had more chance to press the “buy” button.
Thankfully, by press time, April 15, sales had improved somewhat, with turnover of cut flowers down only 17.6% compared to previous year and prices down only 24.3%.
But the damage had been done all along the chain, from the African flower growers forced to dump an estimated 80% of their crops and lay off thousands of workers to the local florists who’ve lost all their spring wedding, funeral, event and decor work.
Interestingly, supermarkets, being open, are still selling cut flowers and that has boosted their overall share of the European cut market a whopping 18%, to 42%.
Long-term, Floridata calculates that if countrywide lockdowns remain in place through June, flower and plant sales could be down 65% in April and May, resulting in a loss of $1.4 billion by the end of June. Compare that to 2019, when Dutch flower and plant exports surpassed a record $3.8 billion in the first six months of the year. The end result is that some growers and exporters won’t survive.
That is why a group of nine European trade organizations, representing the interests of many segments of the ornamental horticultural industry, has put out a call for action by the European Union and its member state decision-makers to safeguard the future of their sector, which they say employs 760,000 and is worth $53.7 billion. They wrote, in part:
“This sector is a remarkably healthy and high-performing economic sector that brings joy, color, hope, nature and well-being to all citizens across the EU and beyond. Failing to support it now as it faces a dramatic collapse across the EU would be a major and irremediable failure from the EU. We call on the European Commission to do its utmost to act swiftly and pragmatically and help this sector survive until the adequate conditions are there again for it to re-start its essential activities.” GT


Did they already have the plant, or did they grow directly from seeds? I've heard (note: I've never tried it myself) from a couple people that it's pretty impossible to grow salvia from seed. Could be wrong, but I also think there was a thread on here a little bit ago about the same thing.
Edit: Here is the thread > Salvia!!! ANyone know where i can get some seeds


Phytofactories 2023, an international conference on Plant Molecular Farming will take place on 7-9 June 2023 in Luxembourg.
A registration form is now available.
The International Conference Phytofactories 2023 will take place on 7-9 June 2023 in Luxembourg
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The main supplier of the elevator equipment was KMZ Industries.
We are open for active cooperation with the mass media.
Our experts are always ready to consult and provide help in the preparation of articles, surveys and other materials covering the agricultural market.
This year we are exhibiting together with our partners – Weight Equipment Plant "Weighing Systems".
We open the exhibition season with participation in one of the largest agro-industrial exhibitions in Europe.
Participants will get information about specific savings figures, talk with the manufacturer of the heat generator and learn about the latest improvements to this type grain dryers.
The technical conditions according to which the Brice Baker grain dryers are manufactured have been tested for compliance with the current Ukrainian legislation in the field of standardization and are included in the Main Fund of Technical Conditions of Ukraine.
We are for implementing of energy-efficient solutions not only for customers. Therefore in the coming season the administrative building of the factory will be heated in a new way. We turn to "solid" fuel and cut costs by 40%.
KMZ Industries will take a part in the exhibition Agrocomplex 2017 from 10.31.17 to 11.02.17!
KMZ Industries will once again take part in the world's largest exhibition of machinery and equipment for agriculture – Agritechnika-2017
KMZ Industries became a winner of the "Agricultural brand of the year - 2017" Ukraine-wide contest
KMZ Industries at the "InterAGRO 2016" exhibition


What's not to love about lavender? It's low maintenance and drought-tolerant, once established. It attracts bees and butterflies but is deer- and rabbit-resistant. It can be used in cosmetics, medicine, and cuisine. And the beloved fragrance, prized for millennia, is refreshing, clean, and very soothing. David Salman of High Country Gardens grows this Mediterranean herb at his nursery in Santa Fe. Here, he offers TK tips for using this easy-to-grow herb.
1. Lavender, such as cultivars of tender L. stoechas, does well in pots. Choose a well-draining potting soil recommended for containers, such as the Perfect Start container mix from Gardens Alive ($15; gardensalive.com). Fertilize organically every other week.
2. Enjoy the fragrance of lavender year-round by drying this beloved herb. To preserve, hang small bunches upside down in a dark, dry room until the moisture has evaporated.
3. Lavender needs well-drained soil to flourish. If your soil is heavy, amend it by adding Read More »from How to Grow and Use Lavender This Spring


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Whether you're an experience gardener or considering starting a new hobby, this guide to growing food in the Midwest is an excellent resource. Its month-by-month structure makes it easy to put into practice at any time of the year.
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- Open call to telecommunications industry to develop innovative solutions for large-scale broadband project in the grainbelt
- Part of the McGowan Government’s $22 million Agricultural Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund, to boost productivity in the agricultural sector
The McGowan Government is calling for expressions of interest (EOI) to develop proposals to vastly improve telecommunications in the agricultural region, and provide a true enterprise-grade broadband service in the bush.
The Grainbelt Digital Enhancement project, an initiative under the $22 million Agricultural Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund, will focus on large-scale broadband solutions to deliver high-speed internet across the grainbelt.
The EOI process will identify suitably capable organisations to work with the State Government to deliver consistent, high capacity broadband services to all recipients throughout the grainbelt.
The first stage will involve identifying innovative technical and commercial solutions to the current broadband service issues within the region, and determining the level of service that can be delivered.
Up to three proponents will be supported to progress through to stage two to develop proposals and identify future options for co-investment by the State Government.


Organic Farm Crew - Housing Provided Black Kettle Farm
- Date Posted June 05, 2017
- Location Lyman, ME
- Category Agriculture
- Job Type Full-Time
The position is full time, from June (NOW!) through October, with a monthly stipend, ranging from $1000-$1400 depending on experience, and on-farm housing provided, including all the veggies that you can eat and some basic food staples.
Check out the farm website: www.blackkettlefarm.com
Members of the farm crew will be involved in all aspects of production for over 30 different vegetables and herbs from seed to harvest to sale, and will also have opportunities to manage certain essential elements of the farm, such as the seedling greenhouse, livestock, record keeping and produce packing.
Folks will develop expertise through practical experience in the field, with additional exposure to crop planning, nutrient management, tractor skills and CSA management.
Daily tasks will include:
Animal Care (pigs!)
Direct marketing though CSA and Farmers' Market
Pest and Disease ID and management
Season extension in High Tunnels
Harvesting for CSA, market and wholesale accounts
We also grown Ginger, have a perennial garden with medical and culinary herbs, small flower gardens and collaborate with a local, organic mushroom farm.
This is a learn by doing environment, but questions are welcomed and encouraged The farm is a busy place, but there is always time for clarification, extended explanations and group discussions.
We work Monday-Friday, from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (6:30 AM on harvest days) with an hour for lunch. Saturday chores are shared amongst the crew on a rotational basis.
The position starts now and runs though the fall, at least until the end of September, but also possible through November. End dates are flexible, as long as it is clear what the commitment will be.
Compensation includes monthly stipend ranging from $1000-$1400 according to experience, and on-farm housing in rustic, yet charming off-the-grid accommodations, as well as all you veggies you can eat and staple dry goods like eggs, rice, beans, oil etc.
The full-time farm crew lives in the back meadow of the farm, which is quiet and private. Each crew member has their own camper for living and cooking and there is also a yurt, which serves as a community space in the meadow, with a sofa, wood burning stove, solar panel and additional cooking space. There is also a fire pit, hammocks, a super clean outhouse and an outdoor deck overlooking the veggie fields. There is no electricity or running water in the meadow. Crew members shower in the farm house and use the staff fridge in the barn. The crew shares 2 lunches a week in the farm house, other wise, folks are on their own for meals.
Please NO pets of any kind or kids.
It is highly recommended to have a reliable car for the season.
One season prior experience on a vegetable farm, or equivalent work experience doing manual labor outside, working with plants or animals, working in food service etc.
Strong applicants for position should be motivated problem-solvers, who are able to work well independently and in a groups and execute tasks with attention to detail. We are in search of strong, able-bodied, hard-workers, who are organized, and are able to focus and learn quickly and ask questions to clarify.
Communication, flexibility and an out-going, community spirit are greatly valued in the Black Kettle Farm crew.
This is a dedicated, positive, and proactive environment.
Be 21 years or older
Have a valid drivers license
Be able to commit to the entire season
Be able to consistently lift 50 pounds
Be ready to work in all kinds of crazy East Coast weather
Be responsible, reliable, flexible and communicative
The farm is located in a rural community, but close to amenities, like a grocery store, hardware store, brewery etc. There is a gorgeous lake a mile away, we are about 20 minutes from the coast and an hour to the White Mountains. The farm is 40 minutes from Portland, Maine and 45 minutes from Portsmouth, NH. It is great to have a car from days off and exploring. Compensation this position is PAID: stipend How to apply


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This is one of the first Dutch Outdoor strains, grown in Holland since the early eighties. It is a heavy Indica variety with a knock-out stoned. Very mold resistant. Recommended.
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Video: Charles Dowding Explains All-Season Salad
Posted By admin On July 13, 2008 @ 12:46 am In Garden & Agriculture | No Comments
Charles Dowding , author of Salad Leaves for All Seasons: Organic Growing from Pot to Plot, explains in this 6-minute video how to get salad leaves from a small plot of land in every season. Dowding also covers growing lettuce without a garden.
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After Hurricane Irma, is Florida citrus as we know it gone?
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This year was supposed to be a comeback year for Florida citrus, which has struggled for more than a decade to overcome a disease called citrus greening. Then Hurricane Irma pushed the situation from bad to worse.Feb. 9, 2018


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Located in Aberdeen, SD, we have more than 100 acres of new and used parts for all brands and types of farm machinery, including tractors, combines, silage choppers, sickle mowers, balers, swathers and planting equipment.