Two weeks ago, I highlighted the effects of 16 per cent VAT on farmers and how they can cope with effects of increased cost of chemical pesticides. One such coping mechanism was the adoption of ...
Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study. Flower strips create a home for a team of helpful insects—like ladybugs, hoverflies ...
Songbirds and coffee farms in Central America. Ladybugs and soybean fields in the Midwest. These are well-known, win-win stories of how conserving natural habitat can benefit farmers. But an ...
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The most overrated calibers for homestead pest control (and what to use instead)
On a working homestead, the wrong caliber is more than an inconvenience, it can mean wounded animals, damaged buildings, and neighbors who are suddenly very interested in your backstop. You are not ...
Pesticides threaten humans, wildlife and our environment. Food production must change. But farmers are already pushed to their margins. Organic agriculture produces less food and requires more land.
If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this naturally ...
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) on Tuesday urged farmers to take proactive measures against potential pest ...
Resistance to rodenticides, the increasing complexity of effective control programmes and recent warmer winters have led to a ...
If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, this naturally ...
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