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Due to an ever rising world population, farmers are turning to different sources for farming and agriculture. One of these is urban farming. Urban farming involves growing food and crops in a populated area rather than an isolated agricultural land. Basically, as the name suggests, this method of agriculture takes place in urban cities. More
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Do you know that you can have a compost bin at your home to make organic compost for your garden or your farms? The design of the compost bin is to accelerate the decomposition of the organic matter through proper aeration and moisture retention. With the help of a proper combination of air and moisture,
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Do you know that your garden clay soil is more than just dirt? When you examine your garden soil closely, you will notice a complete mixture of mineral particles, organic material, living organisms, moisture, and nutrients. Among the most crucial factors is the ability f your soil to grow plants in its texture. Moreover, the
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Rice is a cereal belonging to the grass family of Graminae. The rice plant is native to the deltas of the great Asian rivers, the Ganges, the Chang (Yangtze), Tigris, and the Euphrates. The rice plant grows around 2 ft to 6 ft tall. It has a round, jointed stem with long pointed leaves. The
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Agricultural development leading to increased food production is hampered by the climate with Dubai farms – accounting for a mere 0.1% of GDP since 2010. Dubai’s dependence on imported food and agricultural products comes as no surprise despite the efforts to develop its own agriculture sector. Having said that, modern Dubai farms are heavily relying
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When you think of gardening, what is the first thing that crosses your mind? The soil, of course. You want to invest your time in getting the best of soil for the job. Fertile soil is what matters the most. It ensures that your garden is going to be in the best state. Also when
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If you love the idea of picking sweet, ripe, cherry tomatoes, and are not sure how to start, then you have landed on the right page. Cherry tomatoes are great and the easiest plants to start with. Growing them is rewarding not only for experienced gardeners but beginners as well, as they are very much
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The first and absolute important thing you should always know is how fertilizing a garden needs some major focus. You need to bring together light, moisture and some major nutrients to see something growing. The sun of course will be providing the sufficient amount of light. But how much is enough? That is what you
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If you are curious about the growth and care of almond trees then you have landed on the right article. Almonds come from the almond trees or Prunus dulcis. The almond tree is a species of fruit that is native to the Middle Eastern countries and you might consider them nuts, they are typically a
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Garden roses are one of the most prominent features of any garden and they deserve a grand spot in your garden. While these roses have a reputation of being somewhat fussy, however, many cultivators are breeding for disease-resistant and vigor. With the help of this breed, growing garden roses is now an easy process even
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Nitrogen is present as the most abundant element in our atmosphere. It is crucial for life. Nitrogen is found in the water we drink, soils and plants, and the air we breathe. It is also essential to life. It is one of the fundamental building blocks of DNA, which determines our genetics, is vital to
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Smart farming is an emerging concept that differs drastically from traditional farming techniques by appropriately using technology. It includes using robotics, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and drones merged with Geo Spatial Artificial Intelligence techniques for improving the quality and quantity and of the harvest. At the same time, smart farming focuses on the optimization of human
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