• Investigating how antibiotic-resistant bacteria from concentrated poultry farms impact aquatic ecosystems. (cdc.gov)
  • The Journal of Environmental Quality, http://jeq.scijournals.org is a peer-reviewed, international journal of environmental quality in natural and agricultural ecosystems published six times a year by the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). (scienceblog.com)
  • As deltas have the highest economic value of all ecosystems, with food production as the major contributor, Agricultural Transformation is vital for the safe and sustainable socio-economic development of these areas. (wur.nl)
  • Take the example of crops growing hundreds of miles inland in the "I-states," and the putrefying aquatic ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico. (grist.org)
  • Negative effects on the environment include increased use of herbicides and pollution of aquatic ecosystems. (umass.edu)
  • According to John Tooker , associate professor of entomology, Penn State, recent research links neonicotinoids with negative effects on pollinators and pollution of surface water in agricultural ecosystems, and even with cascading negative effects on aquatic invertebrates and insect-eating birds. (no-tillfarmer.com)
  • Noxious weeds are invasive, non-native plants that threaten agricultural crops, local ecosystems, or fish & wildlife habitats. (wa.gov)
  • Although it is known that organophosphate insecticides are harmfull to aquatic ecosystems, oxidative damages caused by Dimethoate and Chlorpyrifos are not studied on Arthrospira platensis Gomont. (bvsalud.org)
  • Preserving and safeguarding these aquatic ecosystems and the multitude of species they support is not just a responsibility but an imperative for the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants. (lu.se)
  • The increase of precipitations and temperatures attendant to climate and land cover changes in tropical regions can reduce the soil carbon storage through the export of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from lands into aquatic ecosystems especially in high altitude ecosystems. (lu.se)
  • The resulting DOC increase in aquatic ecosystems will potentially affect the water quality and therefore their functioning. (lu.se)
  • BECC focuses on three Grand Challenges that must be tackled to assess the combined consequences of anthropogenic emissions, climate and land-use change on biodiversity and ecosystem services and provide a basis for informed societal responses, with a focus on critical changes in forest, agricultural, urban and arctic ecosystems, including interactions between terrestrial and aquatic systems. (lu.se)
  • Washington, D.C. March 20, 2013) As part of a study on impacts from the world's most widely used class of insecticides, nicotine-like chemicals called neonicotinoids, American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has called for a ban on their use as seed treatments and for the suspension of all applications pending an independent review of the products' effects on birds, terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, and other wildlife. (abcbirds.org)
  • The new report concludes that neonicotinoid contamination levels in both surface- and ground water in the United States and around the world are already beyond the threshold found to kill many aquatic invertebrates. (abcbirds.org)
  • As for aquatic invertebrates, EPA has underestimated the toxicity of the neonicotinoid imidacloprid by over an order of magnitude because of the Agency's failure to consider data from the peer-reviewed literature. (abcbirds.org)
  • It is known to be harmful to aquatic life and invertebrates. (unchealthcare.org)
  • For example, parrotfeather forms dense mats that choke streams and ponds, reduce water flow and oxygen levels in the water, and displace native aquatic plant communities, which had provided valuable habitat for fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and other wildlife. (wa.gov)
  • We tested and compared acute toxicity of orchard runoff from diazinon- and esfenvalerate-sprayed sections to two species of fish (Pimephales promelas, Onchorhynchus mykiss) and three aquatic invertebrates (Ceriodaphnia dubia, Simocephalus vetelus, Chironomus riparius), and determined the mitigating effect of three ground cover crops on toxicity and insecticide loading in diazinon-sprayed orchard rows. (cdc.gov)
  • These are far more controlled than 'diffuse' nitrogen sources such as agricultural runoff. (engineeringchallenges.org)
  • Massive amounts of agricultural nutrients escape these fields through erosion, runoff, and leaching through soil into groundwater. (grist.org)
  • AZ has been found in large amounts in surface water due to agricultural runoff. (unchealthcare.org)
  • This species is an emergent aquatic plant. (wikipedia.org)
  • 3A - Protected for cold water species of game fish and other cold-water aquatic life, including the necessary aquatic organisms in their food chain. (lowimpacthydro.org)
  • The report documents how increasing crop production and conversion of natural lands places further burdens on numerous bird, animal, aquatic, and insect species, while also putting human health and recreation at risk due to increased water pollution. (nwf.org)
  • Most of the HT crops are tolerant to glyphosate, a compound used in Roundup to kill many species of weeds that compete with crops. (umass.edu)
  • The firm is also expert in the management of invasive aquatic weed species and phosphorous mitigation to suppress toxic cyanobacteria blooms. (apms.org)
  • It includes the domesticated plants and animals that are part of crop, livestock, forest or aquaculture systems, harvested forest and aquatic species, the wild relatives of domesticated species, and other wild species harvested for food and other products. (fao.org)
  • It supplies many vital ecosystem services, such as creating and maintaining healthy soils, pollinating plants, controlling pests and providing habitat for wildlife, including for fish and other species that are vital to food production and agricultural livelihoods. (fao.org)
  • Diversifying production systems, for example by using multiple species, breeds or varieties, integrating the use of crop, livestock, forest and aquatic biodiversity, or promoting habitat diversity in the local landscape or seascape, helps to promote resilience, improve livelihoods and support food security and nutrition. (fao.org)
  • These viruses routinely spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. (cdc.gov)
  • AAS are diverse farming systems where families cultivate a range of crops, raise livestock, farm or catch fish, gather fruits, and harness natural resources such as timber, reeds and wildlife. (irsa-world.org)
  • Without it, farmers would be unable to cultivate their crops or sustain their livestock, making water insecurity synonymous with food insecurity. (lu.se)
  • The Journal of Environmental Quality covers various aspects of anthropogenic impacts on the environment, including terrestrial, atmospheric, and aquatic systems. (scienceblog.com)
  • Wetlands are defined as "lands of transition between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. (flatrock.org.nz)
  • When developing aquatic plant management programs, managers must consider multiple perspectives, needs, desires, and impacts upon all user groups. (ufl.edu)
  • Data on surface water contamination from surveys to date, most notably from California and from the Canadian Prairies, indicate that concentrations of several of the neonicotinoid insecticides are high enough to be causing impacts in aquatic food chains. (abcbirds.org)
  • The report also identifies procedural deficiencies in how the US Environmental Protection Agency assesses aquatic impacts. (abcbirds.org)
  • Agricultural productivity decline: Water scarcity directly impacts crop yield potential by limiting irrigation capabilities. (bodegaselporvenir.com)
  • Fueling Destruction: The Unintended Consequences of the Renewable Fuel Standard on Land, Water, and Wildlife compiles the latest independent research into the conversion of land into row crop agriculture following the expansion of the RFS in 2007 and the impacts of that conversion on wildlife and water resources. (nwf.org)
  • In light of these dramatic impacts, the report lays out recommendations for reforming the law to remove some of the harm associated with a government mandate for crop-based fuel. (nwf.org)
  • The following paper will discuss the environmental impacts of GM crops and explain how our global society utilizes them in the food system. (umass.edu)
  • Given the negative impacts and the need for GMOs for food production, the only way to cope with this dichotomy is to decrease the environmental impact without eliminating modified crops. (umass.edu)
  • As larvae, many are phytophagous, grazing on aquatic plants (including cultivated rice), others are algal grazers or saprophagous. (eol.org)
  • Flies develop in moist soils or mine leaves of aquatic, subaquatic, and rarely dry soil ( Hydrellia ) plants. (eol.org)
  • The fish in the farm are fed non-GMO feed, and their excreta acts as fertiliser for the crops, with additional nutrients provided to the plants via composting and seaweed extracts. (timesofoman.com)
  • Although aquatic vegetation promotes water clarity, plants can be annoying obstructions for swimmers and provide camouflage for dangerous animals such as alligators. (ufl.edu)
  • See Protect Your Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers , a site that focuses on how recreational enthusiasts can help stop the spread of invasive plants. (ufl.edu)
  • Aquatic plants provide food, shelter, and habitat for fish, birds and other wildlife, and good fishing and duck-hunting habitat for sportsmen. (ufl.edu)
  • This can be further complicated in that the most cost-effective and environmentally responsible time to control invasive aquatic plants is long before they reach problem levels - often a time when they are supplying maximum benefit for fish, waterfowl, and other wildlife. (ufl.edu)
  • However, scuba and snorkeling activity can impact aquatic plant communities by contributing to bank erosion, bottom disruption, and fragmentation of submersed plants. (ufl.edu)
  • The flowers of golden canna are borne in a terminal cluster, and each of the bright-yellow flowers is up to 3 inches across (UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (UF/IFAS CAIP) 2020). (ufl.edu)
  • Water levels are dropping too far and water temperatures are increasing too much for organisms that live underwater, such as fish, plankton and aquatic plants. (wur.nl)
  • It involves weaving together aquatic plants, most commonly the invasive water hyacinth, to form floating beds that rise and fall with the water level. (weadapt.org)
  • Interest in duckweed has steadily regained momentum over the past decade, driven in part by the growing need to identify alternative plants from traditional agricultural crops that can help tackle urgent societal challenges, such as climate change and rapid population expansion. (osti.gov)
  • Farmers and farm managers plan, direct, coordinate and perform farming activities in agricultural establishments. (abs.gov.au)
  • Farmers use a lot of water to produce crops. (wur.nl)
  • Recognizing the struggles that farmers face with weed management, scientists developed genetically modified herbicide-tolerant (HT) crops so farmers can spray their fields with weed killers without affecting their crop yield. (umass.edu)
  • Floating agriculture is a traditional practice in Bangladesh , which is now spreading between communities, allowing farmers to maintain or increase agricultural productivity in the face of increased monsoon season flooding. (weadapt.org)
  • Federated Farmers of New Zealand welcomes the opportunity to submit on the EPA's call for information on aquatic herbicides. (fedfarm.org.nz)
  • Overall, the diversity of crops present in farmers' fields has declined and threats to crop diversity are increasing. (fao.org)
  • In addition farmers using ACF have seen more rapid growth creating a shorter crop cycle. (tlc-products.com)
  • Agricultural, Agritech and Aquaculture Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural and Fisheries Scientists, Agronomists and Farmers in areas such as research, crop and animal health, production, servicing and marketing. (migrationexpert.com)
  • Assists Aquaculture Farmers and Fisheries Scientists in raising and managing aquatic stock by undertaking onshore and offshore technical fish husbandry tasks sampling water and analysing data from ponds, pens and tanks and identifying common diseases and pests, and performs tests and experiments and provides technical support in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing. (migrationexpert.com)
  • Noxious weeds cost farmers, ranchers, and orchardists millions of dollars in control efforts and lost crop production, which can contribute to higher prices of food for all of us. (wa.gov)
  • In addition, more than 600 million individuals derive their livelihoods from aquatic food systems, including small-scale fishermen, fish farmers, fish processors, and their families. (lu.se)
  • These general reform principles include reducing the mandate for first generation fuels made from corn and soybeans, prioritizing the next generation of cellulosic fuels that do not require new row crop production, strengthening the prohibition of clearing new land for biofuels, and establishing funding for protection and rehabilitation of habitats and waterways impacted by the agricultural expansion. (nwf.org)
  • The insecticide dimethoate, an organophosphate, has been used on crops, soybeans, fruits, and vegetables since the 1960s and is considered one of the most widely used pesticides. (bvsalud.org)
  • Residue amounts of methyl parathion have been detected in air, water, fish, soil, and agricultural crops consumed as foods. (cdc.gov)
  • Reduced stream flow can harm aquatic life while soil erosion may occur due to unsustainable agricultural practices. (bodegaselporvenir.com)
  • When the water level falls in winter, the beds are ploughed into the soil and used to grow winter crops. (weadapt.org)
  • In addition to its original focus on aquatic weed management operations for federal, state, and private entities, Aqua Services now provides superior fisheries population management, HAB and cyanobacteria control, lake design services, aeration design and installation, and soil sealant services to mitigate lake and pond seepage. (apms.org)
  • Proper use of ACF has proven to increase crop yield by 20% through rapidly enhancing the soil and plant health. (tlc-products.com)
  • Designs and plans irrigation systems according to licencing, climatic and environmental considerations, water source availability, crop type, and soil characteristics. (migrationexpert.com)
  • Insecticides aimed at controlling early-season crop pests, such as soil-dwelling grubs and maggots, can increase slug populations, thus reducing crop yields, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of South Florida. (no-tillfarmer.com)
  • EPA scientists have repeatedly documented serious concerns about the persistence, mobility and toxicity of the products, and yet the Agency continues to grant registrations allowing the chemicals to be used for an ever-widening range of crops and non-agricultural use sites. (abcbirds.org)
  • 4 - Protected for agricultural uses including stock watering and irrigation of crops. (lowimpacthydro.org)
  • Assuring the quality of river water routinely used for irrigation of crops is crucial as it can be a source association between the use of contaminated irrigation of foodborne pathogens (2,5) . (who.int)
  • Water is an important component of agricultural wetlands, and human activities have disrupted the water cycle and its related functions, leading to problems such as water scarcity, water pollution, and wetland degradation. (iwaponline.com)
  • This article first introduces the water-centered utilization of agricultural wetlands, and then proposes the challenges and problems faced by agricultural wetland water resources management, focusing on the utilization and protection of water resources. (iwaponline.com)
  • Since 1981, Applied Aquatic Management, Inc . , (AAM) has provided innovative and effective water management services, selective vegetation control, wetland management and exotic weed control. (apms.org)
  • Many aquatic and wetland noxious weeds degrade aquatic habitat. (wa.gov)
  • It makes a variety of contributions to the livelihoods of many people, often reducing the need for food and agricultural producers to rely on costly or environmentally harmful external inputs. (fao.org)
  • As the Program Brief 2011-14 of the WorldFish states, more than 700 million people depend on aquatic agricultural systems for their livelihoods, but the constraints they face mean that a third or more live on less than $1.25 a day. (irsa-world.org)
  • Flies are found near water along coasts, among aquatic vegetation and sometimes on water surfaces ( Ephydra ). (eol.org)
  • Unlike the vegetation-free waters preferred by swimmers and boaters, moderate, and sometimes extensive, amounts of aquatic vegetation are preferred by freshwater fishing and duck-hunting enthusiasts. (ufl.edu)
  • Aquatic Control has eight offices that offer aquatic vegetation management services including vegetation mapping, application services, fountain and aeration system installation, equipment maintenance, and factory-trained service and warranty repair throughout the Midwest. (apms.org)
  • Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (AVC) is a Florida corporation founded in 1986 offering vegetation management and general environmental consulting services throughout the southeast. (apms.org)
  • Mosquito larvae are aquatic and go through four development stages (larval instars L1-L4) before pupation. (cdc.gov)
  • In agriculture, this plant has been called "the most important broadleaf weed in the Australian rice crop. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since GT crops were brought to market, glyphosate-based herbicides (like Roundup) dominated the market and GT soybean, corn, and cotton are the majority of cultivated varieties in global agriculture (Bonny 2016). (umass.edu)
  • AgroShield has been serving the Agriculture and Aquatic industries since 2015. (apms.org)
  • 1 Agriculture is taken to include crop and livestock production, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture. (fao.org)
  • Associate Professor Lutgarda Tolentino who is currently at the Agricultural Systems Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos is about to take up a new role. (irsa-world.org)
  • Performs tests and experiments, and provides technical support to assist Agricultural Research Scientists, Agronomists and Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing and advises on, installs and services advanced agriculture technology and equipment such as precision agricultural solutions, virtual fencing, and automatic milking machines. (migrationexpert.com)
  • In: Nilsson, A. (Ed.) Aquatic Insects of North Europe ( A Taxonomic Handbook ). (eol.org)
  • Our research reveals that neonicotinoids can indirectly increase slug damage to crops by poisoning insects that eat slugs. (no-tillfarmer.com)
  • Management of N and P pollution includes reduction of leaching from farms through crop selection, timely and precise application of fertilizer and building artificial wetlands, proper management of animal waste, reduction of fossil fuel N emission, mitigating N and P from urban sources and restoration of aquatic ecosystem. (intechopen.com)
  • As an important water source conservation area and ecosystem, agricultural wetlands not only help maintain the sustainable use of water resources but also help improve the efficiency and quality of agricultural production. (iwaponline.com)
  • As an important water source protection zone and ecosystem, agricultural wetlands not only help maintain the sustainable use of water resources, but also help improve the efficiency and quality of agricultural production. (iwaponline.com)
  • Agricultural wetlands play a crucial role in regulating water resources and supporting biodiversity and also providing important ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration. (iwaponline.com)
  • The excessive use may affect the phytoplankton and have negative consequences in the aquatic ecosystem. (bvsalud.org)
  • Supporting investigators to sample surface water for human and agricultural waste and antibiotic- resistant bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • Florida's unique and plentiful aquatic environments entice millions of residents and tourists alike to spend their time in or on the water. (ufl.edu)
  • Can we manage sustainable agricultural water use at a global level? (wur.nl)
  • De Graaf is working on this problem by developing a global model for water and crop production. (wur.nl)
  • A global model for groundwater, river water and crop production would show where problems can be expected to arise. (wur.nl)
  • Existing global models tend to assume that different regions water their crops in the same way, using drip irrigation, for example. (wur.nl)
  • Wastes and sediments flowing off lands affect natural concentrations of nutrients in water and the health of aquatic habitats. (grist.org)
  • Crops planted in these beds avoid water logging, and benefit from the nutrient rich decomposing matter, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. (weadapt.org)
  • This article focused on 'water' and explored the utilization and landscape design of agricultural wetlands. (iwaponline.com)
  • Therefore, this article analyzes and discusses the utilization and landscape design of agricultural wetlands in the water-food-energy relationship, with a focus on a water-centric approach. (iwaponline.com)
  • Water is an irreplaceable component of agricultural production. (lu.se)
  • To address these multifaceted challenges, the world must produce more food and essential agricultural commodities while utilising less water. (lu.se)
  • It is imperative that water distribution is equitable, aquatic food systems are preserved, and no one is left behind in the quest for food security and nutrition. (lu.se)
  • However, one of the most surface water for agricultural purposes (2) . (who.int)
  • Alarmingly, an estimated 10% of this irrigated pollution, which involves the introduction of harmful agricultural land, equivalent to 20 million hectares of substances or pollutants into water bodies (2,3) . (who.int)
  • given that their water serves a wide array of domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes (4) . (who.int)
  • The main focus is in developing sustainable, resilient and multifunctional crop production systems. (eurosciencejobs.com)
  • The report evaluates the toxicological risk to birds and aquatic systems and includes extensive comparisons with the older pesticides that the neonicotinoids have replaced. (abcbirds.org)
  • The assessment concludes that the neonicotinoids are lethal to birds and to the aquatic systems on which they depend. (abcbirds.org)
  • As a distributor of lake management supplies, floating fountain aerators, and diffused aeration systems, Aquatic Control represents all of the major brands of quality supplies and equipment. (apms.org)
  • It also encompasses what is known as "associated biodiversity", the vast range of organisms that live in and around food and agricultural production systems 1 , sustaining them and contributing to their output. (fao.org)
  • She will be involved in R&D work for the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems in the Philippines. (irsa-world.org)
  • Aquatic Agricultural Systems occur where the rural environment exists within or alongside freshwater flood plains, coastal deltas and inshore marine waters. (irsa-world.org)
  • The rich diversity of aquatic food systems is a crucial source of nutrition and food security, increasingly acknowledged for its potential to combat malnutrition by providing essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals essential for human health. (lu.se)
  • Methyl parathion has been detected in surface waters and sediments, rainwater, aquatic organisms, and food. (cdc.gov)
  • To prevent a collapse in population, humans are doing their best to provide enough food for all to survive by developing genetic modified crops. (umass.edu)
  • 8000 BCE Hunter-gatherers in Southeast Asia begin growing crops to supplement their food supply. (fsmitha.com)
  • When you provide the crops with a high-nutrient atmosphere and plenty of aeration and you provide them everything else apart from temperature, you can reduce their dependency on temperature," he added. (timesofoman.com)
  • In our environmentally conscious world, today's successful aquatic managers are making aeration equipment the foundation of their aquatic management programs. (apms.org)
  • It is established that genetically modified (GM) crops impact the environment, but are we willing to overlook that in order to save our own? (umass.edu)
  • Methyl parathion is a broad-spectrum agricultural insecticide that is released to the environment primarily through spraying of the insecticide on a variety of agricultural products. (cdc.gov)
  • Methyl parathion has been released to the environment mainly as a result of its use as an insecticide on crops. (cdc.gov)
  • As a result of its use as an insecticide on cotton, fruit trees, vegetables, and other crops, methyl parathion is released directly to the atmosphere during application. (cdc.gov)
  • Aerial application of methyl parathion to agricultural fields releases the insecticide to the air. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium can accumulate in aquatic organisms and agricultural crops. (cdc.gov)
  • These intended-nutrients-turned-agricultural-pollutants have disastrous effects when they accumulate in the Gulf waters. (grist.org)
  • Abstract The aquatic Lemnaceae family, commonly called duckweed, comprises some of the smallest and fastest growing angiosperms known on Earth. (osti.gov)
  • Aquatic life forms are asphyxiated and die off. (grist.org)
  • GM crops are necessary to sustain life and increase the carrying capacity of the human population, so we can not foresee eliminating them. (umass.edu)
  • The Sahara at this time is grass and woodland with an abundance of rainfall, rivers, lakes, fish and aquatic life. (fsmitha.com)
  • Proper use of our ACF products has proven to boost crop yield. (tlc-products.com)
  • This watershed is characterized with Nyungwe natural forest, plantation forests and cultivated areas with annual crops (e.g. common bean, sorghum, maize, etc.) and perennial crops (e.g. tea and banana plantations, etc. (lu.se)
  • The farm currently grows a variety of fruits and vegetables, including green beans, okra, rock melon, spinach, chard and basil, with plans to rotate the produce in the winter by planting crops, such as kale, tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce. (timesofoman.com)
  • Her model will then work out how sustainable that method is, and what that means for crop production. (wur.nl)
  • By adjustments in agricultural management (mineral bookkeeping, guided fertilizing machinery, manure-processing installations on the premise of diaries and cattle farms combined with power production, more use of biological N-binding). (engineeringchallenges.org)
  • The person will work with wide range of crop production projects. (eurosciencejobs.com)
  • Agribusinesses companies involved in one or more stages of crop and livestock production or the technology and workforce powers the industry as a whole. (expansionsolutionsmagazine.com)
  • Agribusiness encompasses research and development of new agricultural resources and methods, ownership and management of agricultural production facilities such as farmlands and livestock facilities, manufacturing and/or distribution of agricultural supplies as well as equipment such as machinery, feed, and fertilizers, processing or distribution of agricultural products. (expansionsolutionsmagazine.com)
  • Soybean crop production is estimated at 87.6 million acres, which is up five percent from last year. (expansionsolutionsmagazine.com)
  • Wheat crop production and area acreage for 2021 is estimated at 46.7 million acres, up five percent from 2020. (expansionsolutionsmagazine.com)
  • Only 9 account for 66% of total crop production. (fao.org)
  • Our research suggests that neonicotinoids can have unintended costs, even within crop production," he said. (no-tillfarmer.com)
  • Our study aims assessing and predicting the effect of climate and land cover changes on total organic carbon (TOC) and DOC in high altitude agricultural dominated lands and DOC export into rivers at watershed scale. (lu.se)
  • The company is expert in the use of aerial and boat GIS/GPS technologies to assess aquatic environments. (apms.org)
  • Plant managers can then develop integrated plant management approaches that minimize user conflicts, while accomplishing the statutory requirements of aquatic plant management. (ufl.edu)
  • The Aquatic Plant Management Society is grateful for our Sustaining Members whose generous annual contributions sponsor our most important core values, especially education and outreach initiatives. (apms.org)
  • AquaTechnex, LLC is a lake and aquatic plant management firm that operates in the Western United States. (apms.org)
  • Broadacre farms include sheep, beef, mixed livestock, wheat and other crop farms (such as grains and pulses), and mixed livestock-crop farms. (abs.gov.au)
  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 92.7 million acres of corn would be planted in the United States for 2021, up two percent from last year, according to the Acreage report just recently released. (expansionsolutionsmagazine.com)
  • Large agricultural areas in countries such as China, India and the US are all experiencing serious problems related to falling groundwater levels. (wur.nl)
  • There is a concern within the community development profession that many of the international public goods such as improved crop varieties and management packages have made limited contributions to improving the lives of these poorest and most marginalized people. (irsa-world.org)
  • When you're doing any sort of technology-based farming, the most important ingredient is sunlight, and the quality of sunlight is just ideal for growing crops in Oman. (timesofoman.com)
  • AquaMaster Fountains and Aerators is the industry leader for quality and dependable Fountains and Aerators for all your aquatic requirements. (apms.org)
  • The project fuses aquaponics with organic farming, and sees aquatic animals bred alongside agricultural crops in a symbiotic relationship. (timesofoman.com)
  • Antibiotics save lives, but any time they are used--in people, animals, or crops--they can cause side effects and can contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. (cdc.gov)
  • Growing crops and domesticating animals have begun in southern and eastern Europe, including Greece. (fsmitha.com)
  • Any produce that is grown at the commercial level is sprayed with pesticides because you want a turnover with every crop that is sent to the market," he continued. (timesofoman.com)