John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Global Specialty Food, Regenerative Agriculture,
Mother-Daughter Make Organic Fertilizer Using Waste Tea Grounds
India: There is much more to tea than just taste and nostalgia. Packed with nutrients, it is being touted as a DIY organic fertilizer.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
Bihar Entrepreneur Grows 50% of India's Makhana, Empowers 12,000
“The way we are going, in the next 2 to 3 years, we will successfully be able to contribute 70 to 75 per cent of the total makhana production in the world."
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09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.abc.net.au
Feeling the pinch from COVID-19, Huon Aquaculture has raised millions of dollars after it issued new shares on the stock market as it grapples with rising debt levels — despite growing its revenue last financial year.
Huon Aquaculture's revenue grew, but the salmon grower still took a hit due to COVID-19
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Ag Podcast Global,
Families left ‘roaming like weeds’ in Uganda, forced to make way for commercial farming
Tension often arises on abandoned African land concessions, researchers say, with landless people settling in the areas, only to be moved out when new owners acquire the land
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Education U.S. NorthEast, Gardening, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,
The Chabad Farm House: 25 Acres of Judaism in New York’s Hudson Valley - Hebrew school is in the barn, and there’s a rustic kosher market amid wildflowers
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09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.thesundaily.my
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia produces only 48% of the vegetables it consumes, making the country over-reliant on imports. This is due to several factors, i...
Urban farming: Researchers try to wean M’sia off over-reliance on imports
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Water, Sustainability, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population,
Unsafe Water Source becomes the water source for Kambuzuma residents - The Zimbabwean
The dire water situation in Harare is directly linked to wetlands destruction as Zimbabwe’s capital relies on its headwater wetlands for water supply.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Coronavirus/COVID,
Corn rootworm monitoring program guides growers in making informed management decisions Syngenta's CRW management tools help growers lessen threat in 2020 for success in 2021 DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As corn rootworm (CRW) pressure spikes in the Midwest, Syngenta is helping growers minimize the long-term impact through a robust monitoring program to guide long-term management strategies. So far this season, Syngenta monitoring has seen a rise in CRW threats, likely the result of a turbulent 2019 where less-than-ideal weather resulted in delayed planting, combined with dry conditions this spring. "We've seen heavier than normal CRW pressure throughout the U.S., with the heaviest pressure observed in the key rootworm geographies of northern Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, southern Minnesota, Nebraska and Colorado," said Andy Heggenstaller, head of agronomy for Syngenta Seeds. "Although these are the highest populations we've recorded in the past five years, the good news is that our monitoring program is also finding that growers who are incorporating multiple management practices are getting ahead of the challenge." Long-term CRW management requires a multi-year, whole-farm approach that includes the integration of multiple control measures, not a singular technology. For growers looking to effectively control CRW, Syngenta recommends having a plan in place for each field that includes multiple control strategies including crop rotation, corn rootworm-traited corn hybrids, soil-applied insecticides and adult beetle management. The monitoring program, announced this spring, was designed to provide growers with the support they need to monitor adult CRW in their fields and supply knowledge to help make better, more informed management decisions. One tactic that has benefited growers is the use of yellow sticky traps, an easy and reliable tool for estimating CRW populations in corn fields. "Every farm – and in many cases, every field – is unique, and effective CRW management requires year-by-year, field-by-field evaluation," said Heggenstaller. "Using yellow sticky traps, we are able to track the current year's beetle numbers and gauge the following year's larval threat. This information then helps us develop a long-term CRW management plan tailored to the specific needs of each field." Because CRW has historically demonstrated the ability to overcome some management practices and control technologies, it's important to show CRW something different. Growers looking for a new trait rotational option for a healthier corn crop should consider planting Agrisure Duracade®trait stacks. "Agrisure Duracade trait stacks feature a unique mode of action that demonstrates strong performance against CRW," said Tim O'Brien, PhD,Agrisure® traits manager for Syngenta. "The industry's most innovative solution for proactively protecting yield potential is the Agrisure Duracade 5222 E-Z Refuge® trait stack. Its novel, alternate modes of action help preserve trait durability and delay insect adaptation for long-term field health." "When used in rotation with other industry trait technologies like Agrisure 3122 E-Z Refuge, Agrisure Duracade trait stacks provide a new trait rotation option for CRW management," he added. The Agrisure traits portfolio is a direct result of a Syngenta commitment to address the increasing challenges for farmers. Syngenta continues to develop and invest in technologies that bring about positive lasting change for more sustainable agriculture. Growers interested in utilizing the CRW monitoring program to make management decisions for next year should contact their local, independentGolden Harvest® Seed Advisor or local NK® retailer. For more information on Agrisure Duracade trait stacks and to find additional resources about corn rootworm management, including a step-by-stepTake Control of Corn Rootworm Management Brochure, visit www.agrisureduracade.com. Join the conversation online – connect with Syngenta atSyngenta-us.com/social. About Syngenta
Milwaukee Urban Farm Plows Ahead Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused millions of people to lose their jobs and many are facing economic hardship. For some families, it’s been challenging to
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population,
University graduate shines in agricultural business in rural China
Wang Yapeng checks the growth of crops in Nanpo Village of Pingshun County, north China Shanxi Province, Aug. 20, 2020. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)Unlike the most,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Irrigation, Water, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Tech, World Hunger, World Population,
Robots to help farmers water agricultural fields in Telangana
They can also collect the data and use it for future planning, which is the second part of this hi-tech plan.
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