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The Northern Hemisphere’s 2024 table grape season is in full swing! The Coachella Valley (California) began their harvest three weeks ago, and the San Joaquin Valley (California) is set to start in two weeks. These regions provide optimal growing conditions for grapes, with an estimated production of 80-100 million cartons (8.6kg each). Meanwhile, in the Southern Hemisphere, we are diligently preparing for our 2024/2025 table grape season, which will commence in the first week of November and run until the end of March. We have started pruning our grapevines on the earliest farms located in the north, a crucial step to ensure optimal timing for our markets, healthy growth, and abundant fruit. By the first week of August, we anticipate the earliest vines to start with budbreak, marking the beginning of a new cycle of growth and productivity. #tablegrapeseason #grapeharvest #northernhemisphere #southernhemisphere #in2fruit #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #harvestpreparation #pruning #budbreak

?????The typical weather conditions of the season that begins today make some crops unfeasible. However, there are many fruits and vegetables that grow well in winter. Here are 10 ideal harvests for these months: ??Swiss Chard ??Spinach ??Kale ??Lettuce ??Broccoli ??Brussels Sprouts ??Leeks ??Radishes ??Carrots ??Peas ???????????????? – ???????????? ?????? ????? ?????????, ???????????????????? ????? ????????????. ?? 950 311 253 ??[email protected] ??Calle Tajo, 26, Benahadux (Almería) #SustainableFuture #OrganicAgriculture #HealthyCrops #GrowWithConscience #BiodynamicAgriculture

?? Saturday Reflection: My Early Days as a Tomato Farmer ?? During a conversation this morning with my dad about his flourishing home garden, I asked him if nurturing the plants and carrying out all the daily routines was too much work or if he enjoyed it. His response was, "Oh! It's so refreshing! I enjoy doing the work and watching the plants grow." I was thrilled to hear that and suggested that he have someone take pictures and videos of him while tending to his crops once in a while. Those memories would be something to look back on with a smile during harvest time. He agreed and said he would start keeping memories of his routine. Reflecting on my journey into tomato farming, I am filled with gratitude and pride. It started with a simple dream and a lot of determination. Every step, from the first seeds I planted to the first harvest, was a learning experience. I remember the excitement of seeing the first sprouts, the challenges of battling pests, and the joy of tasting the first ripe tomatoes. Those early days involved hard work, sleepless nights, and countless lessons. But they were also filled with hope, passion, and a vision for a sustainable future. Now, as I look at the thriving plants in our greenhouses and the innovative soilless systems we've implemented, I am reminded of how far we've come. It's a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of sustainable agriculture. To all the young farmers out there, keep pushing forward. Your dreams are valid, and your efforts will bear fruit. ?? Video: tomato harvest last year. #SaturdayReflection #TomatoFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmLife #AgricultureIsSexy #Ajomagsfarm

???"Healthy plants are the roots of a fruitful harvest."??? At Bert’s Berry Farm, we pride ourselves on being more than a supplier of top-quality strawberry plants. We’re a trusted partner for commercial growers, dedicated to supporting your success. Although we’re a relatively young company in New Zealand, Bert brings nearly 50 years (crazy isn't it ??) of global horticultural expertise, with decades of experience growing and propagating strawberries in Holland and Canada. His work with a variety of crops across different climates ensures we can offer unparalleled knowledge and insights to growers here in New Zealand. Our tray plants are designed for success—offering higher production, plant consistency, and expert guidance beyond delivery. When you work with Bert’s Berry Farm, you’re not just investing in quality plants—you’re partnering with a team committed to your success at every stage of the growing process. ?? Let’s connect! Reach out to discuss how we can help grow your business. #BertsBerryFarm #StrawberryGrowers #BerryBusiness #GlobalExperience #NZStrawberries #StrawberryPropagation #GrowingTogether #StrawberryTrayPlants #BertsPlants

Ceres, Rory’s Australian shepherd, knows the importance of keeping a close eye on our vines at harvest time. ?? At this time of year we’re out in the vineyard daily, tracking the progress of the vines as they reach the crescendo of their growing season. Through the hot days of August in the Napa Valley, our dry farming approach is put to the test, with the vines seeking out moisture and nutrients from roots that extend deep into the benchland soils of our Rutherford home. This dry summer season is the reason that we invest in our soil year round, using cover crops and compost, to make sure that it's diverse and balanced enough to support complex biological life, which in turn helps to give the vines what they need for healthy growth. Far from being a limitation, dry farming helps us establish deeply rooted vineyards which produce grapes with better balanced flavors that are more reflective of the natural environment, and all while saving on water usage during the hottest part of the year. Something we hope Ceres, named for the Roman goddess of farming, might approve of. #FrogsLeap #DryFarming

Becoming a world-leading grower means embracing innovation, not staying complacent. That's why we're dedicated to offering new rootstocks to help Kiwi orchardists thrive. ? ? Our new Gisela Cherry Rootstocks are a highly promising option to consider. Gisela6 is a semi-dwarf rootstock with good bacterial canker resistance and excellent virus tolerance. It produces slightly smaller trees than Colt, requires support for heavy crops and adapts to all soil types. ? ? Gisela12 is a semi-dwarf cherry rootstock that produces a stocky, open tree with wide soil adaptability. It’s precocious, productive, virus-resistant and sucker-free. Well-anchored, it may not need support in all conditions. ? ? If you're excited about our new Gisela rootstocks, get in touch today to learn more. ? ? #genesisnurseries #horticulturenz #orchardingnz #gisela?

Who said harvesting produce can't be romantic? Farmers in a 9-square-mile area of West Yorkshire, England continue a 200-year-old tradition of transplanting rhubarb into dark sheds lit only by wax candles. ?? Spoiler alert: they are not doing it for romance. ?? This process is known as “forced rhubarb". As the plant searches for light in a windowless shed, it ends up?coming in faster and tasting extra sweet. Even a few seconds of bright light is said to interfere, hence the candlelight. In fact, the plant can grow so quickly that it can be heard?making a popcorn-like sound! ?? According to legend, this method was first discovered by accident in 1817 in Chelsea Physic Garden (London) when a horticulturalist dropped a bucket over a rhubarb plant. A few weeks later, he discovered that the plant had responded to the darkness growing blindingly fast. It was also a pink (rather than the traditional green-streaked maroon) and tasted much better. This process at one point was endangered and the industry was nearly on the verge of dying out, but thanks to rhubarb-related tourism, more appreciation for homegrown food, and a?rise in baking as a hobby,?the veg is having a long-awaited moment. #freshproduce #history #agriculture #farming #rhubarb #freshvegetables

At BeeHero, we see ourselves as partners to our almond growers, and we're here to celebrate the incredible work they do feeding the world. Now that almond pollination season is over, our growers are poised to reap the rewards of their hard work and, of course, their smart investment in precision pollination. What does that look like from pollination to packaging? In the early spring, almond orchards fill up with pink and white flowers. Bees move busily from flower to flower, starting the process of growing almonds. During the warmer months, the almonds grow inside green hulls that get harder under the sun. By late summer, machines called shakers shake the trees, making the almonds fall to the ground. The almonds are then collected and taken to processing facilities. Here, machines remove the tough outer hulls and open the hard shells to get to the almonds inside. After being cleaned and sorted, some almonds are peeled in hot water, while others are cut up or made into flour. As fall comes, the almonds are packaged and sent off to be sold. Then, the whole process begins again next year. #pollinators??#precisionagriculture??#smartfarming??#savethebees??#agtech #climatetech #sustainableagriculture #globalfoodsecurity ?

?? In this photo, we observe thin, poor-quality mycelium. Upon closer inspection, mushrooms are emerging under the peat casing layer. ?? These mushrooms did not form due to proper cooling as expected, but rather because of delayed watering. The mycelium had already reached the surface, and watering was continued. With the last watering, these mushrooms started to form. ?? Another cause could be the intake of fresh air at the end of watering or during a pause, leading to the formation of the mushrooms .??? Formation of mushrooms below the casing layer is undesirable for the following reasons: 1?? Lack of quality because the mushrooms are dirty, coming up from under the peat. Of course, we can’t water them, or they will get even dirtier. ?? 2?? Mushrooms pushing through the peat layer disrupt the casing soil structure, which negatively affects the second and third flushes. ?? To prevent this issue, it's important to monitor when to stop watering the casing soil and avoiding drafts or fresh air entering the room after watering is complete.????. ?? Thanks to UMDIS consultant Iurie Boiciuc for the valuable suggestions. For further expert advice and insights, please leave a comment or send us a message via Messenger. ?? #UMDIS #mushrooms #mushroomfarming #mycelium #peat #casing #cultivation #consultation #mushroomgrowing #fungiculture #compostmanagement #agriculture #mushroomtips #mushroomcultivation #agriculture #farmmanagement #consulting #fungiculture #mushroomcourses #champignons #champignon #mushroompicking

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