The need to continuously multiply new improved seeds for onward delivery to the farmers, with the sole aim of attaining food self-suffi ciency, necessitates this study. Data were collected from 17 maize and soybean out growers randomly selected from a list of out growers provided by the seed manager, using structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using percentages and gross margin analy...

iran isone of the main pistachiogrowersinthe world. kerman province is the largest grower of pistachio and sirjan is one of the most important pistachio production areas of kerman province. it is important to the study of efficiency status of pistachio growers and improvetheir efficiency and optimum use of resources in the production. the purpose of this study was to determinationtechnical effi...

Several rodent species cause damage in vineyards and orchards. Current efforts to reduce chemicals used to control rodents are encouraging development of alternative practices, such as biological control. For several years growers in California have been installing artificial owl nest boxes to attract barn owls with the hope of reducing rodents, especially gophers, through predation. Effectiven...

Input costs for sugarcane production have escalated sharply over the past five years, especially fertiliser costs. It has become imperative for growers to manage fertiliser input costs by ensuring that they have an accurate nutrition management programme in place. The South African Sugar Association Experiment Station has, over many years, contributed hugely through their research and extension...

The increasing concern over the continued use of pesticides is pressurising apple growers to look for alternatives to chemical pest control. The re-discovery, and subsequent conservation, of the beneficial predatory mite, Anystis baccarum (Linnaeus) (Acari: Anystidae), in Bramley apple orchards in Northern Ireland offers a potential alternative control component for incorporation into integrate...

Oftentimes, those who are responsible for purchasing food for school foodservice programs have a variety of vendors from whom they choose to purchase. One buying option that is receiving increased support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the purchase of foods from local growers (those who grow food items on their farm and sell directly to consumers) and producers (those who pro...