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6 min read
When someone says they are environmental friendly, that means they are completely hooked and wish to give preference to our world of green over everything. And this is a belief that can continue when you decide to become a parent. That is when it is called green parenting. So what does that even mean? In
GardeningFarmingEnvironment
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When we talk of vegetables and gardening, there are several things you need to consider. Planting your own vegetables is never an easy feat. But someone has got to do it. However it can’t be as easy right? Then how about you get into making a salad table. This may serve as an ideal solution
GardeningAgricultureEnvironment
8 min read
Do you know that green plants play a vital role in the carbon cycle? They absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produce oxygen. Carbon dioxide is the earth’s most important greenhouse gas that absorbs and radiates heat, unlike nitrogen or oxygen. Hence, we see a close connection between plants and carbon dioxide. CO2
FarmingAgricultureEnvironment
9 min read
UAE residents love their environment because it is integral to their country, history, and heritage. Their forefathers lived and survived in this environment on land and sea. They could do so because they had recognized the need to conserve it. They followed the principle of taking from it only what they needed to live and
FarmingAgricultureEnvironment
7 min read
As gardening comes with some essential elements and ways, you should be knowing these in order to make the best use of them. One such element is understanding what is gardening with microclimate. This relates to identifying the various agricultural zones. It is important to look at the first and last frost dates. As well
GardeningAgricultureEnvironment
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As you might have a fair idea, a plant nursery is a portion of agriculture where plants are propagated, grown, nurtured, and sold out to the home garden for commercial purposes. Farmers grow improved quality seedlings in a greenhouse under favorable conditions until they are prepared for planting on a small scale or a big
GardeningFarmingAgriculture
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We all know that ground water is a critical resource for food security – providing 40 percent of the world’s irrigation. Millions of farmers worldwide depend on groundwater irrigation to help produce 40 percent of the world’s agricultural production. It includes a large proportion of staple crops like wheat and rice. Yet, groundwater reserves are
GardeningFarmingAgriculture
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When you think marigolds, it is common that you my get a certain kind in your mind. But the thing is there is a huge variety of the same. Growing marigolds is not as uncommon. You can even consider it as being one of the favorites of many. Because there is so much offer tremendous
GardeningAgricultureEnvironment
8 min read
Water pollution is a global challenge that has increased in developing and developed countries. The pollution levels have undermined billions of people’s economic growth and env health. Today international attention primarily focuses on water quantity, water-use efficiency, and allocation issues. But poor wastewater management has created severe water-quality problems in several parts of the world,
FarmingAgricultureEnvironment
9 min read
Success in vegetable production and hence vegetable farms – whether organic or not- greatly depends on a well-thought-out plan. Some critical factors that farmers should consider carefully during the planning stage of the farming operation should include site selection, water supply and quality, crop and variety selection, and market development. It is important to note
FarmingAgricultureEnvironment
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Over the past few decades, the advances in farming technology and the increase in population have increased the demand for crops and livestock in the agricultural industry. This growth in agricultural production has increased contaminants polluting waterways and soil. The increase in contaminants has prompted increased efforts to reduce the number of pollutants in rivers
FarmingAgricultureEnvironment
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What do arugula, kale, and Brussels sprouts have in common? Aside from being trendy ingredients in your diet, they are all delicious cruciferous vegetables and pack a nutritional punch. In recent years, the cruciferous family of vegetables has generated a lot of interest, especially in the health world, due to their cancer-fighting compounds. Yes, it
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