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Management & sustainability of stockless organic arable and horticultural systems [PDF]
The essential difference between stockless and stocked systems is that the fertility building clover ley and other “forage crops” are not processed through an animal but instead are grown as green manures which are returned directly to the soil by ...
Preston, Keith
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Gas output of HomeBiogas7.0 in province1 (Terai region) of Nepal and HomeBiogas7.0 model vs GGC-2047
This paper shows a practical way of producing biogas using a HomeBiogas7.0 system in the rural areas of Nepal. Furthermore, it compares this new method with traditional biogas technology (a fixed dome apparatus).
Bashu Gautam
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Impact of Endocrine‐Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Used in the Food Industry on Endocrine Abnormalities
This review was conducted to examine the relationship between hormone disruption and other endocrine abnormalities in the context of the constant consumption of genetically modified foods and overexposure to chemicals used directly and indirectly in the agrifood industry.
Perla D. Serrano‐López+3 more
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INFLUENCE OF FERTILIZATION AND HERBICIDES APPLICATION ON SOIL MICROFLORA AND ELEMENTS OF SUGAR BEET YIELD [PDF]
Two-year sugar beet trials were set up on two localities: Đakovo (Stagnic Luvisol) and Osijek (Dystric Cambisol). The soils showed acid environment respond (pHKCL 4.9 – 5.4) and low humus contents (1.3 – 1.6%).
Andrija Kristek+2 more
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The Piggy Solution: Harnessing Food Waste for Sustainable Hog Farming
This review explores the use of food waste as a sustainable feed alternative for hog farming. By repurposing food waste, the approach reduces landfill waste, lowers feed costs, and mitigates environmental impacts like greenhouse gas emissions. The study discusses nutritional adequacy, safety regulations, processing methods, and business models ...
Matthew C. Ogwu+2 more
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Do Sojourn Effects on Personality Trait Changes Last? A Five‐Year Longitudinal Study
Abstract This study examined sojourners' long‐term personality trait changes over five years, extending previous research on immediate sojourn effects. A sample of German students (N = 1095) was surveyed thrice (T1–T3) over the course of an academic year.
Julia Richter+4 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND Co‐digestion of substrates represents a viable strategy to enhance biogas production. This study evaluates biogas generation from the liquid fraction obtained through phase separation of co‐digested swine manure and poultry litter, to assess the influence of the inoculum‐to‐substrate ratio (ISR) and to analyze the effect of ...
Juliana Gaio Somer+8 more
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Manure Incorporation and Reduced Tillage Corn Trial [PDF]
Timely manure incorporation can reduce nutrient losses to the atmosphere and surface runoff. Keeping valuable nutrients, like nitrogen, in the soil can help reduce the purchase of expensive commercial fertilizers.
Brigham, Nate+6 more
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Abstract Agricultural researchers are increasingly encouraged to engage with stakeholders to improve the usefulness of their projects, but iterative research on the design and assessment of stakeholder engagement is scarce. The USDA Long‐Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) Network recognizes the importance of effective engagement in increasing the ...
Tian Guo+5 more
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