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As Climate Change Endangers Wild Truffles, US Producers Try Cultivation Instead

Modern Farmer

At the same time, the US market for cultivated truffles is taking off. Farmed truffles do not differ in taste or aroma from their wild counterparts, and in cultivating them, producers can better control location, light and irrigation. The most elusive truffle, the Alba, has famously evaded the centuries-long effort of cultivation.

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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.

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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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Managing Post-Harvest Success with AGRIVI: Control Product Recall Risks and Ensure Practices Compliance

AGRIVI

The autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere is centered on the post-harvest period, which is equally as important as planting and cultivation. Timing the Harvest Grapes, known for their delicate nature and significance in winemaking and culinary delights, require precise timing during harvesting.

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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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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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Rizpah Bellard: Cultivating Change Through Agriculture and Advocacy

Caff

With each hoofprint in the soil and each seed planted, she’s sowing the seeds of change, one harvest at a time. The post Rizpah Bellard: Cultivating Change Through Agriculture and Advocacy appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.