By Praneeth R
Published Sep 14
We’re Farm Touring, just born out as a sustainable solution for farmers who are in distress and are experiencing series of crop failures due to worst impacts of climate change like floods, droughts etc. Our website serves as market place for Farm Owners to sell Farm Tours & Stays to create additional income as part of farm income diversification. Here is the link to the website. Farm Touring - Find your nearest Farm Tours and Stays Discover incredible farm experiences near you. We love farmers who are our food givers, its disheartening to see farmers and their next gen loosing interest in farming due to economic reasons...
Categories: Agribusiness, Marketing, Sustainable Agriculture
By Stan Clark
Published Sep 7
Cancer is a debilitating disease that takes millions of lives every year. In fact, it's one of the leading causes of death in developed countries, and scientists are always looking for new ways to prevent it. A recent study found that phytonutrients may help to lower cancer risks. Phytonutrients are chemicals found in plants and fruits that have beneficial effects on human health. The study, published by the National Library of Medicine, looked at the effects of phytonutrients on human cells...
Categories: Operating a Farm, Sustainable Agriculture, Vegetables
By Sophia Cheng
Published Aug 31
Soybean rhizobia (Latin name: Bradyrhizobium japonicum) are in the family bradyrhizobiaceae, the genus of soybean rhizobia. Rhizobia in soybean are live microbial agents rhizobia inside root nodules have mutually beneficial symbioses with legumes: organic matter that legumes make by photosynthesis, supplied in part to rhizobia; Rhizobia, which make ammonia through biological nitrogen fixation, then feed legumes. Rhizobium invades the roots of the host, stimulating some cells of the root cortex and the central column sheath, causing the strong growth of these cells, causing local enlargement of the roots to form nodules; Rhizobium settles in the roots, and plants supply Rhizobium with mineral nutrients and energy Rhizobium fixes the free nitrogen in the atmosphere and provides nitrogen nutrients for the plants. The two are in equilibrium in the antagonistic parasitic relationship and exhibit symbiosis. Rhizobia belong to symbiotic nitrogen fixation, nitrogen fixation efficiency is the highestBenefits Increase production and efficiencyAccording to the field demonstration results, the application of rhizobia in soybean can increase the soybean yield by more than 10%, the protein content of soybean can be increased by 2%, the crude fat content can be increased by 1-2%...
Categories: Ag Commentary, Soybeans, Sustainable Agriculture
Updated Jul 25
It’s summer, farming is in full swing, as are thunderstorms and lightning. For farmers who irrigate, Clemson Extension agents say spending a few extra bucks can help save a life or prevent permanent disabilities. Lightning and thunderstorms typically occur during spring and summer months when farmers irrigate. Lighting can be deadly if farmers do not properly check their irrigation systems. Chase Smoak, Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service horticulture agent for Lee and Sumter Counties, reports a local farmer was checking his center pivot irrigation system when a storm blew in...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Sustainable Agriculture
By HAVELET FINANCE
Published Jul 13
Investment in the Sugar Refinery; A loan for construction of the factory. Investments in the Sugar refinery have supplied hundred of thousands score liters of ethanol to oil marketing companies (OMCs) till October 22 of the 2018–19 season (October-September) & helped them achieve 23. 2% blending with petrol, according to industry data. For many decades, global investment in the Sugar Refinery industries has shown steady growth, occasionally interrupted by economic crises. An industry with more than a century of history has undergone a radical transformation as a result of previous industrial revolutions...
Categories: Agribusiness, Purchasing, Sustainable Agriculture
By Mike Bowden
Published Jul 8
Todays office, Gustine California. Almonds as far as the eye can see!
Categories: Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Tree Nuts
Published Jun 29
Have you heard the expression “it’s like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole”? It's an idiom used when trying to describe someone or something that doesn’t quite fit in with the others or is out of the norm. Take a look at the Ag Solutions Network logo…we’re the square peg in the round hole of ag retailers. From the beginning, Ag Solutions Network (ASN) and founder, Monte Bottens, have been known to challenge the status quo. Monte adopted no-till practices on his own farm back in 1996 which was contrary to popular opinion. He then began providing a plant nutrition program that included biologicals nearly 20 years ago when they were still considered to be “snake oil”...
Categories: Agribusiness, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture
Published Jun 9
With their sights set on the next fruit campaign, companies are installing mulch and irrigation tape, which means a greater installed area regarding past years and better production yields. As the Peruvian strawberry production grows, concerns about its environmental impact increases. Something that is evident given this crop’s dynamism, especially in Lima’s small north valleys, where this campaign will produce around 2. 200 hectares (5. 436 acres), while at national level are between 3...
Categories: Agribusiness, Precision Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture
Published Jun 8
More info: https://bit.ly/3gzfTLr After only 6 weeks of watering with the Kyminasi Plant Booster, the owner of KR #Citrus noticed significantly more #growth than normal in regard to the #size and canopy density of his new one-year-old orange trees.
Categories: Crop Protection, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture
