Day: May 16, 2018

PRINCIPLE OF NATURAL AGRICULTURE

May 16, 2018

The Agriculture Natural is an agricultural practice of “laissez faire” as much as possible the nature, refusing to intervene in natural processes. It is based on the idea that nature, when left to its own free will, is perfectly capable of providing humans with all the essentials for their livelihood. The principles of natural agriculture In his book  Strand Revolution , […]

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What is Urban Agriculture and its benefits?

May 16, 2018

In an increasingly urbanized world facing food shortages, urban agriculture is one of the solutions to these problems. This form of agriculture in the city meets a growing success. The farming and around urban areas is the production of vegetables, fruits and other food in town. It can be practiced on roofs, in courtyards, shared vegetable gardens and even in public spaces. The UN and FAO  ( Food […]

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What is Ecologically Intensive Agriculture?

May 16, 2018

The agriculture ecologically intensive is a movement internationally born during the Grenelle Environment Forum in 2008, the realization that agriculture must be able to be compatible with the ecosystem. It is an association between “produce better” and “produce more” while respecting the environment. For that, some principles are put in place. Meeting the growing needs The agriculture ecologically intensive wants to produce in mass quality products. It wants to […]

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Pollinator decline threatens global agriculture – Bee

May 16, 2018

As the 2018 agriculture fair opens and the agricultural world is confronted with multiple crises, let us remember that two years ago, researchers gathered in IBPES presented the results of a a large study showing the dependence of global agriculture on pollinators. The report also explained that these species are clearly in decline and that their […]

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Is a “super-resistant” insect threatening global agriculture?

May 16, 2018

Two insects whose larvae are among the worst pests of agriculture have hybridized. Result: voracious parasites and, especially, multi-resistant to pesticides. What cause considerable agricultural losses. This is a very frightening discovery made by two researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), an Australian research organization. Two of the most devastating insects for crops have crossed to give birth to […]

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Agriculture

May 16, 2018

Agriculture is the work of the earth ( ager means field in Latin). Its history is mainly shaped by technical progress, the economy and the environment. Origin of agriculture The first traces of growing plants and domestication of animals for food purposes date back to the Neolithic period, at least 10,000 years ago (8,000 years BC). This period, called the Neolithic Revolution, is […]

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Pesticide waste management in Quebec

May 16, 2018

Pesticide wastes consist of all or a portion of pesticides and materials contaminated with pesticides. This definition includes rinsing water (from rinsing empty containers and sprays), expired or withdrawn concentrate, empty containers, remaining slurry, spill residue and contaminated soil. There are two types of waste; household waste generated by the personal use of Class 4 and Class […]

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What is a Pesticide?

May 16, 2018

Definition and composition of a pesticide In general, a pesticide is generally defined as a product designed to destroy organisms that are considered undesirable or harmful. The products on the market contain one or more active ingredients and formulants. Active ingredient or active ingredient: a component of a pesticide to which the intended effects are attributed. The common […]

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