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neem oil

8 min read

Neem Oil as an Organic Insecticide

Do you know that Neem Oil is an effective insecticide that is a great solution to garden pests? Neem oil insecticide is often a great solution in cases there are insects, mites, or fungi on your plants. Moreover, neem oil is pressed out of the seeds that come from neem trees. In addition to its

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Farm fresh 6

8 min read

Harvesting Farm Fresh Produce in UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the fourth-largest economy in Africa and the Middle East. It is one of the most critical global trading hubs. Due to extreme weather conditions and limited arable land, the UAE relies on farm fresh produce imports to satisfy the demand from its growing population, mainly the influx of expatriates.

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8 min read

Greenhouse Dubai: Step to Food Security

Farming has always been a risky business. But in the past few years, dealing with so many natural and artificial parameters ranging from climate change to the impact of pandemic COVID 19 has made us realize how critical it is for food security to grow our food in a controlled environment. Greenhouse farming is quite

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using medicinal herbs

8 min read

A Guide to Medicinal Herbs

You must gave heard of what are herbal medicines? Using medicinal herbs has been around for a very long time. It actually even has its origins from ancient cultures and settings. This relates to when you are making use of plants which will be treating different kinds of ailments and diseases. Also it is really

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Bio stimulant 7

8 min read

Importance of Bio Stimulant in Modern Farming

Several challenges face the horticulture and agriculture industries today, directly resulting from climate change and industrial activity. The conditions that put more stress on humans, such as extreme temperatures, soil salinity, increasing radiation, heavy metals, and pollution — put more stress on plants. Bio stimulants appear to make our crops handle these stresses (abiotic stresses).

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Sprinkler irrigation 5

9 min read

The Role of Sprinkler Irrigation in Crop Yield

When you are driving along the streets of Dubai, you cannot ignore the giant puddles of water that cover the side of the roads and sidewalks. These puddles result from the attempted irrigation of green patches and plants, which is a big waste. Sprinkler irrigation techniques with sprinkler systems in a country as arid as the

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Poultry farm 1

8 min read

Poultry Farm: All You Need to Know

Poultry farming involves raising many species of domestic birds for food production like eggs and meat. Countries with a subtropical climate are ideal for farming crops, poultry, and livestock. Taking a decision on the right breed of poultry that suits your needs for the success of your poultry farm is the first step in setting

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getting the best succulent soil mix

8 min read

Succulent Soil Mix

When we talk about ways in which you want to cultivate the best plant, you need to make sure you are going to mimic the natural environment from which it usually exists. This is definitely the most important thing to know. See having plants in their natural environments is essential. And when we talk about

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coconut coir

9 min read

Coconut Coir: What is it, Varieties, and Using It

Do you know that you can use Coconut Coir as a different type of medium for growing your plants? Coconut Coir is an increasingly popular type of hydroponic growing medium and is a sustainable pest moss alternative. It is beneficial for your plants as it retains water and breaks up soil just like peat moss.

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determining the value of alkaline soil

4 min read

Alkaline Soils: And How Plants Use Them

Just as how you would describe a human body being either alkaline or acidic, in the same manner we will also judge and determine how your soil is in nature. Alkaline soil is specifically what we will be highlighting and talking about. As it turns out the pH of the soil is highly important when

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Green house Dubai 3

9 min read

Green House Dubai: An Oasis in The Dessert

In recent years, several companies have gained a reputation by building customized, state-of-the-art greenhouses in Dubai. These companies have all the comprehensive skills to design and implement a green house Dubai from the conceptual stage. Subsequently, they can implement and complete it all the way, from design to execution and maintenance. They are proficient in

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Soil conditioner 2

9 min read

Soil Conditioner: How Are They Beneficial?

If you want to have healthy, strong plants that grow quality vegetables and fruits, chances are you will have to condition your soil. Few of you would naturally have the ideal earth and soil for your plants. It takes dedication, effort, and a good soil conditioner to get there. Poor soil conditions can affect the

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