Are lacewing larvae or parisitoid wasps better for aphid control?
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Uses for palm fronds and branches?
I have access to a good amount of fallen palm branches and am wondering if there are any good resources for using them as a construction material or other uses. I gathered a bunch after some heavy winds last night, planning to use the fronds for mulching or weaving and the branches for garden building materials: stakes, lattice, support, etc.
I’m wondering if there are other common uses I might be overlooking, especially for the reddish-brown curvy part that connects to the trunk. Is there anything practical to do with this part or should I just put it straight into the city compost bin?
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Protected: An Introduction to Research Conducted at UBC Botanical Garden
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Monarch butterflies to be added to threatened species list in the US
US Fish and Wildlife Service extends protections to ‘iconic’ insects, who experts say may not survive climate crisis
The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive the climate crisis.
Officials plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of next year following an extensive public comment period.
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Onion – Growing Guide
Overview Description Onions are biennial plants, typically grown as annuals, primarily for their edible bulbs and green shoots. In their first year of growth, onions form a basal rosette of long, cylindrical leaves and develop a bulb underground. The plant’s leaves are hollow, tapering, and […]
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One Acre Homestead Across From A Cemetery
My wife and I are looking for a house to homestead on after being renters for a decade. I like the challenge of a micro permaculture setup and have gone down some rabbit holes on how to do it on one acre or less.
One of the houses we’re looking at is across the street from a very rural cemetery (oldest graves 1800s – newest early 2023). I’ve read some things about how chemicals can seep into the groundwater and nearby earth near a cemetery. Would planting nut/fruit bearing trees and bushes be unsafe? Also wondering what deep rooted taller shrubs/trees you would plant to (1) block the view a bit and give your yard some privacy and (2) work to remediate any heavy metals/chemicals possibly making their way towards the land in order to make in ground plants safe for harvest and eating? Salix family maybe? Taller sunflowers?
Any ideas would be appreciated!
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GreenTech Americas, HortEx Vietnam, and other industry highlights
A busy time in the horticultural sector, as evidenced by the recent GreenTech Americas in Mexico, and HortEx Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, with numerous developments within the greenhouse and hydroponics sectors. With a spotlight on sustainability and innovation, industry players like Mucci Farms bring…
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“With the forecast drop in temperatures, we expect Dutch cucumber prices to improve rapidly”
Cherry tomato volumes are increasing in the greenhouses of Granada and Almeria, according to Almudena Alonso, manager of the Granada-based entity Agrotropical, which works with this product all year round. “This fall, plum cherry tomatoes have continued to gain ground on the round cherry. Due to greater…
Aquaculture Africa 2024 Tunisia Conference lives up to its billing
December 9, 2024 – The third Aquaculture Africa Conference (AFRAQ24) took place on November 19-22, 2024, at the Medina Mediterranean Congress Centre in the coastal city of Hammamet, Tunisia. Themed ‘Blue Farming: New Horizons for Economic Growth’, the event underscored how partnerships in science, education and technological advancement can help drive innovations in Africa’s blue economy agenda.
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| AFRAQ24 was held at the majestic Medina Mediterranean Congress Centre in Hammamet, Tunisia. Nearly 1300 participants attended the event, which was graced by the Guest of Honour Tunisian Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries: Honourable Ezzedine Ben Chiekh |
There was something for everyone at AFRAQ24, as the event catered to the broad range of interests in aquaculture – providing a learning, information-sharing and networking opportunity for aquaculture professionals, entrepreneurs, scientists, technical specialists, students, policymakers and development partners.
Hosted by the government of Tunisia, AFRAQ24 attracted nearly 1300 attendees from industry, academia, government, development partner delegates, spanning from 74 countries around the world, but mostly from Africa. The event was a unique opportunity for attendees to celebrate achievements, to learn, share ideas and create new partnerships that will shape the future of aquaculture in Africa.
The guest of honour was the Tunisian Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries: Honourable Ezzedine Ben Chiekh. Other senior state dignitaries from Tunisia, Zambia, Algeria and Angola as well as high-level and specialist guests including from the African Union (AU), FAO, EU, World Bank and others also featured at the conference. The global World Aquaculture Society (WAS) President, Dr David Cline and African Chapter President, Ms Foluke Areola also attended.
The conference’s scientific and technical programme was packed with sessions balancing global and African perspectives. Presentations by renowned experts from development organisations, private sector and academia stimulated debates on strategies and innovations that will shape the future of aquaculture. Overall, the programme featured 41 sessions, 277 abstracts, 46 posters and four training workshops.
The presence of a number of developmental organisations who featured at previous AFRAQs was encouraging. These include African Union Agencies (AUDA-NEPAD and AU-IBAR), FAO, World Bank, WorldFish, the American Soybean Assocaition’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program (WISHH), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and others. New feature organisations were the International Atomic Agency (IAEA) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
Over 100 industry players and professionals from Tunisia, Africa and globally featured at AFRAQ24. Some of the major industry players visible include Nutrifish (AFRAQ24 Gold Sponsor), Aller Aqua and several other aqua feeds, fish producer, equipment supplies and consulting companies. Large scale aquafeeds companies are always credited for bringing their large network of aquaculture farmers from various countries.
As with all WAS global events, the technical and scientific programme was complemented by a major international trade show which featured 55 exhibition booths from 22 countries. This comprised a Tunisia exhibition pavilion which showcased the country’s aquaculture industry and some support projects. Several renowned aquaculture companies in Tunisia and the Mediterranean region featured within the pavilion.
On the sidelines of AFRAQ24, the WAS-AC Executive Board of Directors had the opportunity to convene the Chapter’s fourth Annual Board Meeting 2024, where decisions on the way forward for the Chapter were made. WAS-AC also organised the Africa Student Programme Sessions to the benefit of over 80 students who physically participated. The second annual session of the WAS Platform for Portuguese speaking countries (PALOPs) also took place.
The African Union agencies and FAO were strategic sponsors to the event. The WAS African Chapter expresses its profound gratitude to the conference organising committees, various session sponsors, exhibitors, collaborators, media partners, attendees at large and everyone who contributed to make the event a success. The Conference full programme and other information are available on the AFRAQ24 website.
The next WAS African conference is scheduled for Entebbe, Uganda on June 24-27, 2025. This is followed by AFRAQ26 slated for Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania around early December 2026 and then World Aquaculture 2027 scheduled for late November 2027 in Accra, Ghana.
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