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Mechanism of Body Defence against Stress in Animal Production

Agric4profits

Animals living in different ecologies of the world have for several decades and for every moment of the day developed means for coping with their environment as

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Constructed Wetlands as a Sustainable Water Treatment Alternative

Cropaia

Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment represent a seamless integration of engineering innovation with ecological principles. This choice significantly impacts the system’s effectiveness, operational requirements, and ecological impact. They can be aesthetically pleasing and integrated into landscape designs.

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Lopes Family Farm Field Day: Integrated rice and duck farming

Caff

the Lopes provided a great demonstration of the unique equipment involved in the establishment of the rice (rice flat tray machine) and the transplanter machine (used to mechanically transplant the rice plugs into the field) allowing the attendees a great visual of the process and commitment involved in establishing their rice paddy fields.

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FAKE FOOD, FAKE SACRAMENTS

The Lunatic Farmer

Just like Jesus presented Himself as "the bread of life" so those of us in the authentic food and farming tribe present our protocols and production as life-giving rather than sickness-giving--economically, emotionally, and ecologically. Church becomes mechanical, just like the factory farmed pig.

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Opinion: Canada’s Ag Policies Need to Better Serve Local Farmers and Communities

Modern Farmer

Instead, it advocates for more capital-intensive automation and mechanization in line with the longstanding “bigger is better” agriculture policy of the past fifty years. Farmer-researcher Eric Barnhorst, for example, conducted research on regenerating fallow fields with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario in 2022.

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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids

Kavya Organic Farm

In this article, we will delve into the world of woolly aphids, exploring their behavior, lifecycle, ecological impact, specific control methods, and additional preventive measures to effectively manage and protect our green spaces. Ecological Impact Woolly aphids can have both direct and indirect ecological impacts on the environment.

Ecology 98
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New Podcast Season: Farmer Stories of Wildfire Recovery & Preparedness

Caff

Episode 2 Follow the tour de force that is Sarah Keiser of Wild Oat Hollow , to learn about the innovative ways she is helping fire-affected communities in Sonoma County and beyond, empower each other through collaborative grazing and investments in fire ecology and soil health.

Ecology 52