Whole Foods Announces Plans for 20,000 Sq. Ft. Rooftop Farm Atop New Gowanus Store August 16-2013 NYC foodies will soon be in for a real treat as Whole Foods has announced they’ll be operating a rooftop farm right atop their forthcoming Gowanus, Brooklyn store. The 20,000 sq. ft. greenhouse will produce fresh veggies and other greens to be delivered to […]
How To Grow A Salad Garden For The Whole Family August 16-2013 A bowl of fresh salad greens is always a welcome addition for dinner. Growing your own lettuce is a snap. You will get the freshest, tastiest and most nutritious greens, and you can have a constant supply for many months out of the […]
The World’s First Commercial Vertical Farm Opens in Singapore August 16-2013 The dense metropolis of Singapore is now home to the world’s first commercial vertical farm! Built by Sky Greens Farms, the rising steel structure will help the city grow more food locally, reducing dependence on imported produce. The new farm is able to produce 1 ton of fresh veggies every other […]
Punjab Livestock to launch training for womenfolk August 16-2013 Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Board (PLDDB) is all set to launch training of 30 girls from Kasur district as Women Livestock Extension Workers (WLEWs) from August 17, as a part of Board’s mandate to train 4,000 young men and women in different districts of the […]
Microgreens have up to 40 times more vital nutrients than mature plants August 16-2013 They may be tiny, but a new study shows trendy microgreens punch well above their weight when it comes to nutrition. Researchers found microgreens like red cabbage, cilantro, and radish contain up to 40 times higher levels of vital nutrients than their […]
Cotton trading resumes August 16-2013 Local cotton markets witnessed some trading, as this was the first working day on Monday after Eid holidays, a dealer said. “Cotton markets have started returning to normal trading after observing Eid holidays,” a broker at the Karachi Cotton Exchange said, adding that the trade turnover of cotton will gradually […]
USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Pakistan August 16-2013 The Borlaug Fellowship Program promotes food security and economic growth by increasing scientific knowledge, advancing the transfer of new technology, and encouraging collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity. It offers training and collaborative opportunities to agricultural scientists, faculty and policymakers from Pakistan. Each Fellow works one-on-one with […]
Rain damages 20 percent standing cotton crop August 16-2013 KARACHI: The textile sector of the country will have to face difficult times ahead as a result of heavy rains that damaged standing crops in Punjab and parts of Sindh cotton-growing belts. The industry pundits opined the cotton damage to around 20 percent would possibly reduce […]
Last date for filing IT returns extended till Sept 30 August 16-2013 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) here on Wednesday announced extension in the last date for filing of final income tax returns and statements for the tax year 2013 till September 31, 2013. According to the Income Tax Circular 07/2013 issued here […]
Phutti arrivals hit by rains August 16-2013 Seed cotton arrivals curtailed by fresh rains on the cotton market in the country, dealers said on Monday. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 6,550. In the ready business, around 3,000 bales of cotton changed hands at Rs 6650. Prices of seed cotton per 40 kg […]
Bees ‘Betray’ their Flowers When Pollinator Species Decline August 15-2013 Remove even one bumblebee species from an ecosystem and the impact is swift and clear: Their floral “sweethearts” produce significantly fewer seeds, a new study finds. The study, to be published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, focused on the interactions between […]
Pioneer: Corn Earworm, Western Bean Cutworm Management Tips for August 15-2013 Corn earworms (CEW) are cannibalistic and normally only one will be found per ear. The pest is best identified by bright, variable color and a cuticle with an “unshaven” look. It will frequently be near the ear tip but may feed down the ear […]
Coping with the Global Scarcity of Clean Water August 15-2013 US – Efforts to cope with a global water crisis that already has left almost 800 million people without access to drinkable water — and could engulf many more in the years ahead — are the topic of the cover story in the current edition […]
Atmospheric Rivers Set to Increase UK Winter Flooding August 15-2013 The prolonged heat wave that has bathed the UK in sunshine over the past month has given the country an unexpected taste of summer that has seemed to be missing in recent years. However, a new study published today, 24 July, in IOP Publishing’s Environmental […]
Bee Faithful? Plant-pollinator Relationships Compromised when Bees Decline August 15-2013 Remove even one bumblebee species from an ecosystem and the effect is swift and clear: Pollination is less effective, and plants produce significantly fewer seeds. This according to research published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that focuses on the […]
5 Facts Bottled Water Corporations Don’t Want You to Know August 14-2013 Everywhere you go, you see bottled water for sale. It’s certainly convenient. But is it really “better”? Here are five facts that say No, bottled water is not the better choice. 5: There is no difference between tap water and most bottled water brands. […]
Participation and Fundraising Campaign Announced for Pilot Test of National Sustainable Agriculture Standard LEO-4000 August 14-2013 (Madison, WI, May 14, 2013) – Leonardo Academy announced the launch of a participation and fundraising campaign for the National Sustainable Agriculture Standard LEO-4000. The LEO-4000 standard has reached an important milestone. It is now entering the technical edit phase in order […]
Agro-Culture Field Day: Research-Based Proof Of Performance August 14-2013 In the world of plant fertility, the proof is always in the pudding, as witnessed on a recent tour of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer’s 631-acre St. Johns, MI-based research farm. Initially launched in 1994 as a 30-acre research plot, St. Johns, MI-based manufacturer Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer’s (ACLF) […]
Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers manufactures and markets a complete line of balanced fertilizer products. August 14-2013 Unsurpassed application flexibility and all around research proven performance, these proprietary formulations of Macro and micro nutrients, secondary elements, supplimental nutritionals, and specialty products , are truly unique to the fertilizer industry reflecting our commitment to “Responsible Nutrient Management”.
Towards a new “Agro-Culture” August 14-2013 The Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences launched, three years ago, a work of reflection and collaboration on the sustainable development of agro-ecosystems. The objective of this first step was for UNESCO to take a position on matters related to agriculture and rural development, as well as to define […]