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Brainfood: Diverse ecologists, Wild vs cultivated, Ecosystem services, Indigenous people, Mixtures, On-farm trees, Monitoring protected areas, Social media & protected areas, Wild harvesting, Land sparing vs sharing, Agroecology & plant health, Wild vs cultivated

Agricultural Biodiversity

Does long-term harvesting impact genetic diversity and population genetic structure? Applying deep learning on social media to investigate cultural ecosystem services in protected areas worldwide. Well, of course, it was only a matter of time. And the above comment also applies. AI will only get you so far.

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Guide to Potato Cultivation: From Planting to Harvest

Cropaia

Planting and Harvesting Potatoes are typically planted in spring once soil temperatures reach 10°C (50°F), a benchmark for promoting uniform sprouting and robust early growth. Harvest timing depends on variety and climatic conditions, with maturity generally reached in 90–120 days. The effects of soil type on harvest include: 1.

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Farmer Focus: Induction should make new staff feel valued

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Harvest is in and dry. Cultivations are progressing well and getting there. We will start drilling from the beginning of October. We have recently had Gemma join the pigs team. It’s good to say she has started the role just as I would have hoped.

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Harvesting Methods for Tropical and Cereal Crops

Agric4profits

Harvesting of crops generally is the task that constitutes the concluding stage of land cultivation. Harvesting includes several steps such as cutting in the ca

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Photo of the Week: Big John drilling down under

Farmers Weekly

Oscar Harrold from our own East Yorkshire is working down under on a 1,800ha farm in Fairlie on the South Island for spring drilling and harvest. The photo shows “Big John” out at sunset, pulling a 45ft sunflower cultivator.

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Cultivate Food Sovereignty in Your Home Garden with these Resources

Food Tank

To read more about Indigenous cultivation, check out Iwigara: American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions and Science by Enrique Salmón. Speaking of cultivating a better world: One final reminder to join us this Sunday, March 3, for our Summit on creating policy solutions that prioritize the health and well-being of generations to come.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

Recently, these unassuming spaces are cultivating a new trend in home-grown businesses. The 800-square-foot basement and garage provide ample space for germination, cultivation and packaging, he says, with the vertical shelf configuration leaving plenty of room to grow. “I Microgreens at Kupu Place. Photography by author.