Shoppers could face food shortages this summer if it fails to rain in the next fortnight, experts have warned. Farmers are hoping for rain – and lots of it – to save crops that were planted early to take advantage of the higher than usual temperatures before Easter. Those crops which rely on shallow and…
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Dutch Mushroom Growing
The video shows the “third flush” as it’s known in the mushroom farming world. The following explanation is the growing process, with a few secrets left out! The preparation prior to going into the growing rooms involves mixing manure with mushroom spores / seeds. The quality of the manure is extremely important and is part…
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New In-Line Metal Detector
Time lapse video of fast growing corn!
Time lapse sequence shot using Pentax K110D and Harbortronics DigiSnap 2100 set to take a frame each 29 minutes 45 seconds. The time lapse spans 10 days. Two 90 watt compact floresecent lights where used for both the camera shooting light and the grow lights. The lights were on for 24 hours. Check out the…
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Do frozen fruit and vegetables taste as good as fresh ones?
An interesting artcile from BBC Breakfast news… The government will start giving families on low incomes vouchers to buy frozen fruits and vegetables – until now, the vouchers could only be used to buy fresh produce. But does frozen food taste as good? Two chefs, Aldo Zilli and Luke Mackay, tell BBC Breakfast about their…
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