Agriculture: Farming - Press Releases

8 Best Shade Trees Any One Can Grow According to Greenwood Nursery

Naming the top 8 best shade trees can be a trying task, but looking at fast growth rate, longevity and beauty, the best shade trees shine above all the rest. The enjoyments that shade trees provide are priceless. Besides being energy efficient, they create the picture of sitting in the shade on warm summer afternoons savoring the breeze sipping on lemonade. But, shade trees also protect your house from the hot summer sun. And, even though deciduous, their branching helps to protect from the winter winds.

Cone Bottom Tanks and Rainwater Harvesting to Counter Environmental Regulation Charging Scheme Increases

As the NFU Scotland slams proposals from Environmental Regulation (Scotland) Charging Scheme, some of the worst hit by the price hikes are poultry and pig farmers. Peterborough-based plastic water tank specialist, Enduramaxx, helps farmers to minimise their wastewater expenditure and to make additional savings through rainwater harvesting.

Yeboah International Farms Seeks Funding Support via Indiegogo for Food Production and Employment in Ghana

LogoYeboah International Farms has over 6000 acres of prime farm land in Ghana, a country with several weather ecosystems. As a result, the farm is able to increase their output by extending their growing season beyond normal. They have earmarked hundred and two hundred acres of their land for cultivating cashew nut and mango respectively. With an updated technology, Yeboah International Farms plans to plant at least six thousand bags of maize every single year.

Global Salmon Initiative Issues Tender for New Sources of Omega-3 Feed Oils

The Global Salmon Initiative, a group representing many of the world's top Salmon Farming operations, issued a tender for new sources of oils rich in omega-3 to be used in salmon feed. With 84% of the world's oceanic fisheries already at capacity, over-utilized, or outright exhausted, Farmed Salmon are an increasingly important source of food for the growing global population. The Global Salmon Initiative's new worldwide tender for novel oils rich in omega-3 will help ensure that salmon farmers have the feed needed to keep up with growing demand for their output.

Cone Bottom Tanks at the Ready as Another Bumper Apple Harvest Approaches

Although slightly less impressive than last year, the UK is expecting another bumper apple harvest. Coupled with the growing popularity of cider beverages, more and more cider producers are expected to enter the market over the coming year. Peterborough-based Enduramaxx enables organisations of all sizes to produce their own ciders, thanks to its range of cone bottom tanks.

New Milk Brand and Cost Savings for Dairy Farmers

As the state of the UK's dairy farming industry remains a hot topic across industry and mainstream media, Peterborough-based plastic water tank specialist, Enduramaxx, emphasises how it can save farmers money through bulk buying and large-scale storage of liquids and chemicals.

More Rain for Britain – Farmers Urged to Exploit This Free Resource

Whilst the recent bad weather may have hampered agricultural shows, fairs and fetes throughout the country, with more rain on its way, Farmers should be capitalising on this free resource, according to plastic water tanks specialist, Enduramaxx.

Largest U.S. Jinma Tractor Dealer Announces Relaunch of eCommerce Parts Store

LogoKeno Tractors, the United States' largest Jinma tractor dealership, has revamped its online tractor parts store, and is now serving customers throughout the United States. The improved Keno Tractors eCommerce site makes purchasing tractor parts online easier and more intuitive than ever. With improvements to product photos, product descriptions, and the check-out process, customers can now buy tractor parts online from the Keno Tractors Store Front with more ease than any other online tractor part store.

Canada Is Most Trusted Supplier of Farmed Fish, but Most People Ignore Labelling

Canada is the most trusted supplier of farmed fish, according to new research from New Zealand based rain gear manufacturer, Stormline.

Hilltop Moringa Farms Launches IndieGoGo Campaign to Raise Funds

LogoHilltop Moringa Farms is a demonstration farm that is building a collection of farms located in the Philippines whose objective is to mitigate climate change by encouraging reforestation.  The idea was first promoted by Joseph Reynolds, who spent some of his childhood in the rainforests of the Panama Canal Zone.  This inspired him with a love of forests and a horror of the deforestation taking place in the Philippines.  "Reforestation is a social question," Reynolds notes, "and by shifting the paradigm for Philippines farmers to place a money-making methodology in front of them, they can be encouraged to achieve beneficial biological and ecological effects and to mitigate climate change."

PermaMatrix Starts Kickstarter Campaign to Help Grow Extraordinary Plants from Ordinary Dirt

LogoThe core concept of this project has been borrowed by PermaMatrix® from Mother Nature. Throughout the history of human civilization, it has been observed that human intervention has little role to play in the flourishing state of forests and meadows. PermaMatrix believes that nature has the best solutions, and they have borrowed some of these ideas to bring soil back to its natural state.

Farmers Turn to Dry Farming in Face of California Drought

LogoEverywhere you look in the news these days, there's a story about the serious drought in California. From almonds to apricots, cows to chickens, harvest and livestock production; many agricultural niches are suffering as a result of the drought. Not only does this mean prices are going up because of agricultural goods' increasing demand growth, farmers must also look to alternative methods of crop production. Dry farming—where crops are farmed without irrigation—is becoming a must for many farmers because of the drought and ecological concerns elsewhere.

Ranchers and Farmers Can Purchase High Quality Virgin Expeller-Pressed Canola Meal from Carbon Cycle Crush

With groundbreaking advancement in plant breeding, canola meals, a high-protein source for cattle and other farm animals has been made available to ranchers and farmers. Those looking for healthy feed for their cattle can purchase of high-quality expeller-pressed Canola meal being offered by Carbon Cycle Crush. This virgin meal for livestock is non-toxic and palatable with great amino acid profile and low levels of gluconsinate. Based in Oroville, Wash, the company produces Canola meal in their crush facility which can be used as a healthy alternative to soy meal. Being expeller-pressed, these meals are hexane-free. No usage of chemicals makes these meals 100% natural which is ideal for cows, chickens, sheep, horses and various livestock.

Ultrasonic Animal Repeller Protects Gardens and Yards from Pest Animals

LogoIf there's one topic that's gets gardeners and home owners going it's the uninvited pest animals or wildlife that invade their garden or property. Predator Guard, a specialist animal repellent device manufacturer, has just released the PestAway ultrasonic animal repeller that deters raccoons from rummaging through garbage, dogs and cats from abusing yards and deer from ravaging grounds and gardens. PestAway can protect yards, gardens, porches and property from cats, dogs, deer, raccoons, squirrel, rabbits and skunks.

Neil Helfrich Starts Go Fund Me Campaign to Fight Cattle Rustling with "The Wireless Rumen Bolus"

LogoIn North America, cattle rustlings have often been portrayed in a way that is somewhat similar to that of an Old West film. However, in reality, this is nothing less than a heinous crime that leads to imprisonment and other legal actions. Cattle rustlings frequently lead to famine, homelessness, and death in Africa. A recent incident of cattle raid in Sudan left roughly 34,500 people displaced and 2,000 people dead.

Greenwood Nursery Adds New Dwarf Butterfly Bush to Online Plant Catalog

This spring Greenwood Nursery has added the Blue Chip, Pink Micro Chip and Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush from the Lo & Behold Series of Dwarf Buddleias.

Carbon Cycle Crush Now Offers Expeller-Pressed Canola Meal at Competitive Rates

Farmers and ranchers need the most nutritious quality meals to feed to their cattle. So, in order to help their customers, Carbon Cycle Crush now offers virgin Canola meal or Expeller-pressed Canola Meal at competitive rates. The company uses nonchemical techniques to produce a mechanically crushed, hexane-free, omega-3 enriched, high-fat content Canola meal. Customers who are looking for all-natural meal for their livestock can count on the products supplied by the company. With a view to provide environmentally-friendly products, the company avoids using hexane in the oil-extraction process that results in a minimal expeller-pressed Canola meal.

Shia Reveals Love of Nature, Involving the Use of Hydroponics, One Stop Grow Shop Comments

Leading UK hydroponics suppliers, One Stop Grow Shop, have recently commented on the revelation that famous actor Shia LaBeouf actively uses hydroponics, along with a range of other gardening methods as one of his key interests and hobbies.

Mobile Organic Farm Can Provide Healthy Food in Any Climate or Locale

Dr. Frans Swanepoel has created a unique way to provide healthy, organic food to people who need it, regardless of where they live.

DWC Successfully Completes Transportation of Pregnant Cows from Liege to Sialkot

Delta World Charter successfully completed the transportation of pregnant cows from Liège, Belgium to Sialkot, Pakistan on 5 March 2015. The project was awarded to DWC on 3rd of March 2015.

Grants for Water Storage Tanks Available to Poultry Farmers

As a new £5m fund becomes available to poultry farmers throughout the UK, Peterborough-based plastic water tanks specialist, Endurmaxx sets to to inform farmers of the best methods for capturing free rainwater.

Latest Predator Deterrent Relies on Wild Animals' Instinctual Fears to Protect Livestock and Gardens

LogoPredator Guard, an innovative, humane predator control company, has rolled out the Predator Guard Solar LED Deterrent Light. Quickly establishing itself as a unique non-lethal predator deterrent, the device is designed to protect livestock and gardens from a wide range of predators including owls and hawks, deer, coyotes, wolves, and even raccoons.

NPA Has Special Claims for British Pork: Manchester Hog Roast Comment

A British breakfast in Brussels, Hosted by Vicky Ford MEP, saw British pig farmers represented the National Pig Association (NPA) raising the view that they were the most forward-looking in Europe.

British Food Shortage a Concern, Farmers Say – Robinson Polytunnels Comment

Robinson Polytunnels, a Lancashire-based seller of polytunnels and fruit cages, have shared their thoughts on reports from the National Farmers Union (NFU) which suggest demand for food from British farms will soon exceed supply.

QuickVeggies.com Brings 28 Years of Local & Organic Farming Mediation Experience to Online Marketplace with New Website Launch

The 'QuickVeggies' team is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new ecommerce website QuickVeggies.com that will provide residents of Delhi with a unique opportunity to buy all the fresh local & organic produce with as easy as a click. All the fresh food products available on the site are directly purchased from the local farmers, providing them with the fair rates they have always wished for, and delivering the fresh produce right to the customers' doorstep. Such sites have been easy as it saves consumers' time and fuel on trips to the grocery store.