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If you've heard the term diatomaceous, you may want to learn its actual definition. Diatomaceous earth is the powdered remains of diatoms, which were ancient, sea-dwelling algae. While it feels like a fine, soft powder to humans, it is…

The "Bouquet para preparar" ("Ready to prepare Bouquet") line consists of trays with the necessary vegetables for the preparation of creams, soups, vegetable dishes, salads or smoothies. At present, Anecoop has most of its production for…

The mental health of farmers is to be assessed for a new study aimed at finding ways to offer better support. It comes as research suggested those working in Scotland's agricultural sector were vulnerable to mental health issues. The…

Roots run deep in eastern North Carolina. John Howard, 77, owner of J.C. Howard Farms, Inc., has built his family’s farming enterprises from humble beginnings in tobacco growing to becoming a powerhouse in pork production (with 27,000…

Slugs hide under leaves and cause a lot of damage in the garden. This usually happens before you even know they're there, but evidence of their chewing and their slimy trails are unmistakable. There are many ways to get rid of snails.…

Ground cherries (Physalis pruinosa) are not a very well known fruit but they are easy to grow in your garden. These small, yellow berries have a sweet-tart flavor that is similar to pineapple with a very faint background flavor of the…

Dave Mowitz visits the Williams family in Croton, Ohio, to learn how they built a farm shop to blend into their beautiful farmstead. In addition to its looks, this farm shop also has many convenient features, including an office and…

Growing Underground, a company based in Clapham, sustainably grows salads and other "microgreens" 33m below the busy streets of London. Using the latest hydroponic systems and LED technology, the crops are grown year-round in a "perfect,…

With the world’s population set to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the World Bank is calling for innovations that will help us feed the planet. One of the options being discussed is vertical, indoor farming. The concept involves growing food…

If you want to start a small farm business, you may be wondering what step to take first. You might not even have land yet, but you are still thinking and planning for the time when you will make your move. And finding farmland is one…