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Brainfood: Complementarity, Temporality, Communality, Fonio trifecta, Atriplex domestication, Egyptian clover in India, Genebank information systems

Agricultural Biodiversity

A significantly enhanced role for plant genetic resource centres in linking in situ and ex situ conservation to aid user germplasm access. On-farm conservation must result in use of the conserved diversity, and genebanks can help with that. Just another way of saying the two approaches are complementary? Looking back to look ahead: the temporal dimension of conservation seed bank collections.

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A lesson from 7 ag editors in a farm shop

Western FarmPress

Letters from the Farmhouse: Seeing agriculture through someone elses eyes just shows how differently we view the industry and the people in it.

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The Wild Kingdom: Uses and Importance

Agric4profits

The Wild Kingdom is a popular nature and wildlife television show that was first broadcasted in the United States in 1963. The show features wildlife footage and explorations of some of the world’s most exotic and remote locations, showcasing the behavior and habitats of different species of animals.

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Conservation Priority List Reports Status of Livestock Breeds

ATTRA

The Livestock Conservancy released its 2025 Conservation Priority List , which reports the status of more than 180 endangered agricultural livestock breeds, including cattle, chickens, donkeys, ducks, geese, goats, horses, pigs, rabbits, sheep, and turkeys. Working closely with breed associations, breeders and conservationists, The Livestock Conservancy thoroughly analyzes data on each breeds status, risks and opportunities.

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A Step by Step Guide on How to Grow Strawberries

Agric4profits

Strawberries are not commonly grown, not because its not popular but solely due to the fact that many farmers dont know how to grow it or where to get the faster growing propagation materials like the seedlings and splits. Strawberries is cultivated worldwide for its fruit.

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Just go: A motto to lead by

Western FarmPress

Legendary KARL Leadership: Ikes legacy reminds Class XVII to answer the call.

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All You Need to Know About Small Wild Cats

Agric4profits

Small wild cats are a group of felid species that are characterized by their relatively small size compared to larger wild cat species such as lions, tigers, and jaguars.

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Urban Farming and Its Role in Agricultural Development in Cities

Agric4profits

The rapid growth of cities in the developing world is placing enormous demands on urban food supply systems. Agriculture including horticulture, livestock, fisheries, forestry, and fodder and milk production is increasingly spreading to towns and cities. Urban agriculture provides fresh food, generates employment, recycles urban wastes, creates greenbelts, and strengthens cities resilience to climate change.

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Meaning and Relevance of Horticulture in Agricultural Development

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Horticulture is the branch of plant agriculture dealing with garden crops, generally fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The word is derived from the Latin hortus meaning garden, and colere meaning to cultivate. As a general term, it covers all forms of garden management, but in ordinary use, it refers to intensive commercial production.

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Definition and Importance of Protected Crop Cultivation in Agriculture

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Protected cultivation is a technique wherein the microclimate in the surrounding area of the plant is controlled partially or fully or modified to protect the crop from weather, especially very low or high temperatures, hailstorms, and heavy rains. This technology is also useful for protecting the plants from birds, insects, etc.

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Organic Farming Management: Principles and Practices for Sustainable Agriculture

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The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) describes organic agriculture as a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity, and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects.

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Crop Nutrition Management in Organic Farming

Agric4profits

Organic farming aims to produce high-quality products with superior nutritional value and no chemicals, promoting good health. It focuses on creating a sustainable system that conserves energy, soil, and water, while maintaining the overall environment. The key feature of organic agriculture is the absence of pesticides, herbicides, growth hormones, and antibiotics in the production process.

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Organic Farming: Meaning, Principles, Features, and Benefits to Small-Scale Agriculture

Agric4profits

Organic agriculture was developed through conscious efforts to establish the best possible relationship between the earth and human activities. Since its inception, the concept of organic agriculture has evolved significantly and now faces three major challenges: integration into policymaking, entry into the anonymous global market, and the transformation of organic products into commercial commodities.

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Organic Farming Techniques and Materials for Sustainable Agriculture

Agric4profits

Organic farming works in harmony with nature rather than against it. This involves using techniques to achieve good crop yields without harming the natural environment or the people who live and work in it.

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Principles and Practices of Out-of-Door and Greenhouse Cut-Flower Production in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Flower cultivation plays a significant role in enhancing the hill environment and strengthening the rural economy. Its relevance in agricultural systems can be highlighted through the following contributions: i. Generation of cash income sources for rural communities ii. Creation of employment opportunities in both pre-harvest and post-harvest operations iii.

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Principles of Organic Agriculture in Modern Farming

Agric4profits

Organic farming aims to produce superior quality products, with high nutritional value and no chemicals, with the purpose of good health. It aims to create a sustainable system that conserves energy, soil, and water, while at the same time providing general maintenance of the environment.

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Guide to Proper Wild Life Conservation

Agric4profits

Wild life conservation refers to the practice of protecting endangered plant and animal species and their habitats. It is an important effort to preserve biodiversity and maintain the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

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Wild Life Ranch: Definition, Uses and Importance

Agric4profits

A wild life ranch, also known as a game ranch or hunting ranch, is a piece of land that is dedicated to the breeding, raising, and hunting of wild animals for sport or commercial purposes.

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Sources of Organic Fertilizer Nutrients for Agricultural Soil Improvement

Agric4profits

Organic fertilizer nutrients essential for plant growth and development are supplied naturally from the decomposition of organic matter and released as clay weathers in the soil. In horticulture, additional nutrients are supplied through the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers, bulky organic matter, and green manuring.

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Wild Life Zoo: Meaning and Economic Importance

Agric4profits

Wild Life zoo refers to a type of zoological park where live animals are displayed to the public for educational and recreational purposes. The animals are usually housed in enclosures that mimic their natural habitats, and visitors can observe and learn about the animals and their behaviors.