#Farming Techniques

[farmerstrend]

Furrow irrigation, a time-tested agricultural practice

Furrow irrigation is an ancient and well-trusted way of watering crops that has been practiced for a very long time. This method involves creating small channels or furrows between the rows of crops to efficiently deliver water to the plants. It has proven to be especially effective for various crops like corn, soybeans, cotton, and vegetables. The basic idea is to make these channels alongside…

[agrinextcon]

Aquaponics vs. Aeroponics: Next-Generation Farming Techniques

Introduction

Due to the immense demand on water resources and food supply, innovative farming methods have evolved to address these challenges. Among these, hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics have emerged as leading solutions. Hydroponics involves growing plants in a soilless medium using mineral nutrient solutions in water.

Aeroponics, a type of hydroponic system, grows plants in an air or mist environment without soil. Aquaponics integrates aquaculture and hydroponics, using fish waste to provide nutrients for plants. Studies on commercial-scale hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic production highlight their potential in sustainable food security.

These systems require less water, fertilizer, and space, thereby increasing yield per unit area. Their primary advantage is the conservation of water and the minimal use of agrichemicals, making them safer for human consumption and environmentally friendly.In this blog we will explore pros and cons of aquaponics and aeroponics. 

Aquaponics

Overview: Aquaponics combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. Fish waste provides an organic nutrient source for plants, and the plants help to purify the water for the fish.

Advantages

Sustainability: Utilizes natural processes, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Water Efficiency: Uses up to 90% less water than traditional farming methods due to the recirculating system.

Space Efficiency: Can be set up vertically, making it suitable for urban environments and areas with limited space.

Biodiversity: Supports a diverse ecosystem, including plants and fish, enhancing biodiversity.

Challenges

Complexity: Requires careful management of both plant and fish health.

Initial Cost: Higher setup costs due to the need for tanks, pumps, and other equipment.

Knowledge Intensive: Needs understanding of aquaculture and hydroponics to maintain balance in the system.

Real-Life Example of Aquaponics

Example: Ecolife Conservation's Aquaponics Project in Escondido, California Ecolife Conservation has established a sustainable aquaponics project that aims to provide fresh produce and fish while conserving water and reducing the environmental impact of traditional farming methods. Their system demonstrates the viability of aquaponics for community-based food production.

Ecolife Conservation 

Aeroponics

Overview: Aeroponics involves growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil or aggregate medium. Nutrient solutions are sprayed directly onto the plant roots, providing essential nutrients, water, and oxygen.

Advantages

Efficiency: Delivers nutrients directly to the roots, leading to faster growth rates and higher yields.

Water Conservation: Uses 95% less water than traditional soil-based agriculture.

Space Utilization: Ideal for vertical farming, maximizing space in urban areas.

Controlled Environment: Allows precise control over nutrient delivery, improving plant health and reducing disease risk.

Challenges

Technical Requirements: Needs sophisticated equipment and constant monitoring to ensure optimal nutrient delivery.

Power Dependency: Highly reliant on electricity for pumps and misting systems.

Initial Investment: High setup costs for the required technology and infrastructure.

Real-Life Example of Aeroponics:

Example: AeroFarms in Newark, New Jersey AeroFarms is a leading example of a commercial aeroponics farm. They use aeroponics to grow a variety of leafy greens in a controlled indoor environment, focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and high-quality produce. AeroFarms' technology enables them to produce crops year-round with minimal water and no pesticides.

 AeroFarms

Conclusion

Both Aquaponics and Aeroponics represent innovative, sustainable solutions for future food production. Aquaponics leverages natural ecosystems to create a balanced and efficient system, ideal for those interested in integrated farming practices. On the other hand, Aeroponics offers high efficiency and space utilization, making it suitable for urban and vertical farming. Each system has its unique benefits and challenges, and the choice between them depends on specific goals, resources, and environmental conditions.

AgriNext Awards, Conference & Expo

AgriNext is a premier event focusing on the latest advancements and innovations in agriculture. It brings together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to discuss sustainable farming practices, technology integration, and the future of food production.

Featured Speaker: Dr. Taher Kassem 

Dr. Taher Kassem, the CEO of ALGOFAIT, has over a decade of experience in sustainable aquaculture, making significant strides in the industry. He has revolutionized seafood production by employing advanced technologies that promote environmental stewardship. His notable projects include the Eco BlueHouse in France, an advanced system that combines AI, IoT, and sustainable materials to produce high-quality seafood while minimizing carbon footprints. Dr. Kassem's work exemplifies the integration of cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices, setting a benchmark for the aquaculture industry.

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Reducing Food Waste through Innovative Farming Techniques

New methods that can be successfully applied include those related to the black soldier fly or BSF farming to minimize food wastage. By taking organic waste as feed for these organisms, farming by BSF reduces the amount brought to the landfill and comes up with useful products such as animal feed and bio-based products. This method benefits the global food waste problem due to the use of organic waste to produce nutrient-rich BSF larvae for agricultural uses. Such practices show a positive improvement in resource use efficiency and reduce the negative effects on the environment, creating a sustainable future. This particular viewpoint is being actively advanced and applied in practice by Shahryar Oveissi, who is also using his knowledge to develop sustainable farming approaches. This commitment is useful in promoting the mission of fighting hunger by reducing food waste and encouraging sustainable production methods in farming.

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Unlocking the Potential of Vertical Farming: Watch Our Exclusive Video!

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[ratwithhands]

Since I finished the manga a few days back, I wanted to revisit my two demon slayer OCs I made last year. Here's Yoshi and Syougo ^^

Syougo and Yoshiaki are childhood friends who both ended joining the Demon Slayer corps after being separated earlier in life. Yoshi spent his years training under his retired slayer father before passing the final examination, while Syougo ended up having to figure his own methods out after his first teacher made it so he couldn't use a true breathing technique again.

As an overview of the techniques they use:

Field Breathing is a technique Yoshi's father came up with over his career in the corps. When he retired, he continued to polish the forms and taught them to Yoshi. Both the name and the forms it utilizes are based on the flora around the rice fields he was raised and later retired to. The technique emphasizes speed, flexibility, and applying pressure to the opponent as much as possible. It's fluidity and aggressiveness leads Yoshi to be quick in handling threats since he pushes opponents around

Spirit Breathing (or if you're using archaic kanji, Vengeful Spirit Breathing) is a breathing technique Syougo made as a way to regulate his body and state of mind after losing the lung capacity to use Total Concentration or other methods. It's based around his base breathing rate so he doesn't overexert himself, which means to an extent he is always using it. In combat it's intended to psych out opponents and help highlight their weak points. Since it's mostly a distraction/intimidation technique, Syougo uses a secondary weapon to get the jump on opponents when they're not focused.

For some bonus design notes, here's some details for how they dress:

Yoshiaki's samue is based on what he'd wear when working at the rice fields with his family. The light green colour comes from being dyed with wisteria leaves, a precaution his mother took hoping it would protect him

Having nostalgia from weaving baskets with his mom when he was younger, Yoshi tends to use dry reeds for securing things. He ties his hair with it, decorates his equipment with it, and though his legs aren't visible, he ties reeds in a crossed pattern over his kyahan

The brown cotton sageo and tsuba he uses are handed down from his father. The scar on his cheek is also there for the same reason, his father had one and Yoshi decided to cut his cheek to look cool and match 💀

Syougo's haori has kogin-zashi embroidery across the sleeves and shoulders. He sewed it himself in between his training as a way to decompress and slow down. His kyahan have a matching stripe across the front

Syougo's tsuba was gifted to him by his current mentor who thought he would enjoy the oblique patterning to match his outerwear. His current mentor also requested a nichirin style tanto for him to use for his secondary fighting technique

The ragged look of Syougo's hair comes from him prioritizing training over all else, even appearance. The only instance where he will fully comb and dress his hair is for important meetings and ceremonies. He does maintain the part of his hair though, modelled after his mentor's (much shorter) hair. This is one doodle with clean hair

I'd write more about their character but this is getting long as it is 💀

I have a piece with Syougo that I'm going to put up soon, and at my sister's request I'll try doing a matching one for Yoshi

Hope you guys like these fellas ^^ I'll see you later

[xenokattz]

I called in sick today so I could muck around in the garden.

The sun came out at around 0900 and I like to think it was the universe telling me I made the right choice.

I found the first spears of asparagus pushing out of the ground. There were 3 fat fuzzy bumblebees going wild on pussywillow pollen. Last year's daikon and broccoli left seeds that are sprouting independently. I planted sitaw and cassoulet bean starts in the greenhouse. I staked the new cherry and pear tree branches so they'll grow en espalier. I told the 3 yr old peach tree that it's the prettiest princess in the yard and the ancient Asian pear that it was a fucking champion for having about 100 visible blossoms despite half its trunk rotting away. There was random garlic growing everywhere so I relocated them beside the strawberries for pest control and company. I apologized while viciously pruning the raspberries and swore at the asshole buttercups that keep invading the bee flower patch.

Now I'm finishing a negroni and eating leftover baked pasta. Self care is different for everyone. Mine looks like rolling around in dirt.

[farmerstrend]

Record 70Million Bags of Maize Harvest: How Government Policies on Fertiliser Subsidies Are Paying Off

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[inkogneato]

WHY IS EVERTHING IN SALMON RUN SO EXPENSIVE <//333

im so desperate the cap of legend being THIRTY GOLD SCALES and now the 800 bronze octolimg gear 😭

[kp777]

The zaï technique: How farmers in the Sahel grow crops with little to no water

[wormgremlin]

Realized I never actually posted this ridiculous Bucky anywhere

[spiribia]

finished the astralaria collections yesterday night. now i just have the simple task of saving up 800 raw gold 

[angel-jihyun]

Not tryna brag, buttt I didn't even spend a single penny 🤭

[overseersplyte]

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ᔑ ⍊╎ꖎꖎᔑ⊣ᒷ ⍑ᔑᓭ ⊣╎⍊ᒷリ ᒲᒷ ᔑ ꖎ𝙹𝙹ꖌ ᔑℸ ̣ ᔑ ᓵ𝙹⚍!¡ꖎᒷ 𝙹⎓ ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷ╎∷ ᓭꖎ╎⊣⍑ℸ ̣ ꖎ|| 𝙹⚍ℸ ̣ ↸ᔑℸ ̣ ᒷ↸ ʖ𝙹𝙹ꖌᓭ... ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷ|| ᓵ𝙹リℸ ̣ ᔑ╎リ ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷ ᓭᔑᒲᒷ ꖎᔑリ⊣⚍ᔑ⊣ᒷ ᔑᓭ ᒲ|| ᓵ𝙹ᒲᒲ⚍リ╎ᓵᔑℸ ̣ 𝙹∷ ∴∷╎ℸ ̣ ᒷᓭ ╎リ. ╎⍊ᒷ ʖᒷᒷリ ℸ ̣ ∷||╎リ⊣ ℸ ̣ 𝙹 ↸ᒷᓵ╎!¡⍑ᒷ∷ ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷᒲ. ᒲ𝙹ᓭℸ ̣ ꖎ|| ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷ|| ᓵ𝙹リℸ ̣ ᔑ╎リ ⚍ᓭᒷꖎᒷᓭᓭ ╎リ⎓𝙹∷ᒲᔑℸ ̣ ╎𝙹リ ℸ ̣ 𝙹 ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷ ꖎ╎ꖌᒷᓭ 𝙹⎓ ᒲᒷ, ⋮⚍ᓭℸ ̣ ⎓ᔑ∷ᒲ╎リ⊣ ℸ ̣ ᒷᓵ⍑リ╎ᑑ⚍ᒷᓭ ᔑリ↸ ⚍リꖌリ𝙹∴リ ᓭᒷᓵ∷ᒷℸ ̣ ᓭ 𝙹⎓ ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷ ʖ╎𝙹ᒲᒷᓭ ╎ ℸ ̣ ∷ᔑ⍊ᒷ∷ᓭᒷ.

𝙹⍑! ᔑリ↸ ╎ ᒲ╎⊣⍑ℸ ̣ ℸ ̣ ∷|| ᒲ|| ⍑ᔑリ↸ ᔑℸ ̣ ᒷリ↸ᒷ∷╎ᔑリ (ᒷリ↸ᒷ∷ᒲᔑリ?), ℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷ ꖎᔑリ⊣⚍ᔑ⊣ᒷ ᔑᒲᔑꖎℸ ̣ ⍑ᒷᔑ ᒲᔑ╎リꖎ|| ᓭ!¡ᒷᔑꖌᓭ. ╎ ⚍リ↸ᒷ∷ᓭℸ ̣ ᔑリ↸ ⍑ᒷ∷, ʖ⚍ℸ ̣ ╎ᒲ リ𝙹ℸ ̣ ⊣𝙹𝙹↸ ᔑℸ ̣ ᓭ!¡ᒷᔑꖌ╎リ⊣ ╎ℸ ̣ ᒲ||ᓭᒷꖎ⎓. ᓭ⍑ᒷ ⍑ᔑᓭ ʖᒷᒷリ ⊣╎⍊╎リ⊣ ᒲᒷ ꖎᒷᓭᓭ𝙹リᓭ ℸ ̣ ⍑𝙹⚍⊣⍑!

[just-my-pot-of-tea]

So my history teacher is really old but tries way too hard to relate to us

And the other day he said, in the poshest English accent ever, “do you listen to jay zed and swift taylor on spohtify” plus he tries to use slang like yeet and tmi but doesn’t know how, which resulted in this line, “the peasants said tmi and yeeted their governor”

[talietikasero]

playing bayo 2 for the first time in months since i lent it to a coworker and i forgot my halo balance was 36,461,624 after sinking 141 +/- hours