Sentences with phrase «soil water use»

Comparative soil water use by annual crops at a semiarid site in Montana.

Not exact matches

Later in the day, the two leaders planted a commemorative pine tree, using soil and water from mountains and rivers in their respective countries, according to a statement from South Korea's presidential Blue House.

Using a wide array of data from sensors in the soil along with satellite imagery and weather forecasts, the company designed a «personalized» irrigation system for each block of vines, greatly reducing water consumption and increasing output.

Hemp phytoremediates contaminated soils, uses much less water to grow than corn, soybean, and cotton, and it doesn't need herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides to grow successfully; hemp does all of this while producing more material in it's twelve or so feet of sun stretching life.

We worry that arable soil is eroding and that water for irrigation is being used unsustainably.

Within that functional world - village, we find now existing genocidal war (Indochina), cold war, nuclear weapons threats, conventional weapons threats, colonialism and neo-colonialism, wildly unbalanced use of resources so that a major part of the world population starves or verges on starvation while a minor part consumes lavishly, racism, ignorance, a defilement of the environment through pollution of air, water and soil, and reckless wastage of irreplaceable resources.

The question of what are the limits to the use of these resources became a critical one, while the whole time industry increased pollution of the atmosphere, the soils and waters of the Earth.

Nutiva is focused on regenerative agriculture so it can sequester carbon from the atmosphere and oceans, putting it into the soil so the soil can hold more water, use less fertilizer and enhance nutritional elements in foods.

We've been buying sunflower sprouts from Alm Hill every week and they use basically the same method — growing them in soil rather than using the more traditional sprouting method of soaking in water.

Our research focuses on biologically - based mechanisms to reduce pest issues, soil erosion, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions; increase nutrient and water use efficiencies; improve pollinator activity and food security; and apply a systems approach to soil, crop, animal, human and planetary health.

The low use of pesticides and fertilizers, clean soil and pure water combine to produce high quality crop yields.

For 75 years Lundberg Family Farms ® has been using methods of farming that care for the soil, wildlife, air and water.

Where we used to get magnesium from our soil and water supplies, we've now depleted our soil and scoured our water supply clean of trace minerals.

Plants are grown using water systems and are fed minerals, instead of soil.

For suppliers of agricultural commodities, that can include a range of practices from agroforestry, planting trees and maintaining forest buffer zones to reducing pesticide use, conserving water and soil and protecting wildlife.

Farmers using climate - smart practices understand that trees do a lot on farms: they can act as windbreaks, reducing soil erosion; they can enrich soil; they can filter water, resulting in higher water quality; they provide shade for workers and shade - loving plants; they create habitat for wildlife and wildlife corridors; they suck up and store greenhouse gasses — the list goes on.

Second, the rules state that the use of allowed substances must «not contribute to contamination of crops, soil, or water.»

The latter includes good agricultural practices such as soil erosion prevention, minimizing water use and pollution, responsible use of chemicals, and habitat protection.

The judging panel was impressed by the breadth and depth of sustainable practices being used to conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water quality, preserve wildlife habitat, and enhance relations with employees and communities, all while improving the economic vitality of vineyards and wineries.»

«Organic viticulture is viewed as the best way to improve soil quality and optimise water use, which creates stronger, healthier vines and better fruit.

The guide uses best practices from multiple sources including industry, academic and government experts to address water conservation and efficiency, water quality protection, soil conservation and management, air quality protection, human resource management, energy conservation and efficiency, integrated pest management, weather monitoring and preventive planning, selection of appropriate insurance policies and tools, and proactive business planning and management.

The committee and judging panel were impressed by the breadth and depth of sustainable practices being used to conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water quality, preserve wildlife habitat, and enhance relations with employees and communities, all while improving the economic vitality of vineyards and wineries.»

The «Coffee Growing — Environmental Leadership» section covers water body protection, including criteria for width and type of vegetated buffer zones along permanent and seasonal water bodies, and use of chemicals or waste storage near water bodies; protection of soil resources, including measures to control and prevent erosion and use of organic mulches and cover crops; conserving biodiversity, including maintaining a shade canopy, protecting wildlife, and establishment of conservation areas; and environmental management, including pest and disease control.

The winery holds annual «Hot Topic» seminars for growers that focus on water conservation, reduction in inputs, biodiversity, soil biology, composting and efficient use of equipment.

With a focus on constant improvement of practices and adoption of the latest farming and winemaking technologies, McManis Family Vineyards» water use efficiency measures in the vineyard include the use of soil moisture sensors, flow meters and distribution uniformity tests; while their winery recycles water and averages one gallon of water to produce one gallon of wine.

It is about supporting a system of sustainable agricultural management that promotes soil health and fertility through the use of such methods as crop rotation and cover cropping, which nourish plants, foster species diversity, help combat climate change, prevent damage to valuable water resources, and protect farmers and farmersâ $ ™ families from exposure to harmful chemicals.

As Certified Organic farmers, we commit to maintaining land for future generations through ecosystem management, using renewable resources and exercising soil and water conservation.

The ESL has over 40 years of expertise in the use of field and laboratory spectroscopy for mineral, organic complex, soil and soil organic matter, sediment, waste and water analysis.

Governments are increasingly concerned about the impacts of inappropriate practices on the health of the natural environment, especially from soil erosion, contamination from agrochemicals, and inefficient use of water resources.

Sustainable winegrowing practices help reduce water and energy use, minimize pesticide use, build healthy soil, protect air and water quality, recycle natural resources, maintain surrounding wildlife habitat, provide employee education, and communicate with neighbors about vineyard and winery operations.

In Green Tour, viewers get a snapshot of what sustainable winegrowing means — from using solar energy and preserving water, to planting cover crops between vine rows for soil health and attracting beneficial insects.

The Sustainability Report highlights actions undertaken by the wine industry such as enhancing biodiversity, reducing and recycling by - products, optimising water and energy use, investing in people, protecting soil, and reducing agrichemical use.

Drip irrigation is the watering system of choice here, as it makes good use of the expensive water, it gets right into the soil, and the leaves don't get wet.

Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil using an inert medium (sand or gravel) and a water and nutrient solution containing all the elements required by the plant for normal growth.

It provides nutrients for plants, energy and nutrients for soil microorganisms that make nutrients available to plants, and promotes a robust soil structure that can better withstand rainfall extremes and hold water for use by plants.

Our field trainer shows tea farmers that reducing herbicide use can protect forests, soil, and water.

Low GI, affordable, great taste, sweeter than sugar so can use less, most sustainable sweetener (coconut trees produce 50 - 75 % more sugar per acre but use less than 1/5 of the soil, nutrients & water of cane sugar!)

Read more about xeriscaping, which is landscaping or gardening that minimizes outdoor water use while maintaining soil integrity and building aesthetics.

Best to avoid oily build up by using enough detergent to release oils from synthetics and enough rinsing / water to get rid of all detergent / soils left behind in the wash cycle.

They are ideal to use as wet bags for cloth diapers or soiled clothes, or water resistant storage bags to hold bottles, bottle parts, toys, eating utensils, hair accessories, cosmetics and more!

Only 10 % of the chemicals and pesticides used in conventional cotton farming lands on the cotton crops, the rest gets into our plants, soil, water, air and eventually back into our systems.

Before using produce from the school garden, the USDA recommends visiting the garden and asking the lead gardener about growing practices, including the history of the land use, water sources, soil sampling and results, use of fertilizers and pesticides, and animal control measures.

This saves us money but also limits the amount of bottles, jars, and tubes we use and we also are not contributing to the chemicals that end up in our bodies, water systems, and soil.

Rinse everything affected with warm water as soon as you can (use warm water, as soil leaves the fabric at the temperature it was put in — do not use hot, as it will set the stain).

Using defoamers and stain / soil repellents, the shampoo will force debris and liquids to the top of the carpet where you can easily remove them with a little bit of water.

Should they get soiled, they will need to be hand - washed in tepid water using a mild wool wash such as «Eucalan No - rinse Wool Wash».

Specifically, most disposable diapers on the market today use a chemical compound known as sodium polyacrylate, which is used frequently in gardening, too, to help soil retain water.

The polymer that is used in water beads is also used in a lot of bagged potting soil.

Due to the extremely high temperature water and super-fast soil separation rinse cycles, they guarantee like - new diapers for every change without using harmful chemicals like chlorine or bleach.

Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 15 seconds with soap and warm water after handling soiled diapers or using the bathroom and before preparing food.