Senior Geography Project by Lachlan Sprott Sustainable Agriculture- Cudgen NSW Abstract The following report will examine sustainable agriculture in the area of Cudgen. I will be Focussing on the Cudgen soil conservation project, Compost trials, soil, the Cudgen erosion project, and organic farming. I have researched on the internet and also by talking to local farmers and land care groups. Introduction Agriculture is the main land use in Cudgen, it puts many impacts on the area, socially, economically, and environmentally, all these pressures are putting viability on agriculture in Cudgen. However there are ways we can solve these problems by following sustainable agriculture strategies.
Fertilizers in our water make it easier for plankton and algae to grow. Before too long, you have a green and smelly mess on your hands. After working for two years as a project manager for the Academy of Environmental Sciences’ Springs Program, I’ve learned my fair share about how fertilizers can affect our rivers. Working with the program, I have conducted a lot of research on the Crystal River. We test the water quality of the river and compare it to the population and diversity of plankton in the water to determine how healthy the environment in the river is.
Pollan goes on to explain that with the NewLeaf potatoes, a gene is taken from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis and this gene allows the NewLeaf to produce its own pesticide/toxins. These toxins allow the potatoes to protect itself from its predators. The NewLeaf potatoes are able to produce their own insecticide for every part of the plant: the leaf, stem, flower, root, and spud. The NewLeaf potatoes are, therefore, labeled as a pesticide because every part of the plant produces a lethal toxin to certain species. The NewLeaf potatoes are capable of making their own pesticides to ward off certain predators, and for these potatoes, that predators are
They have several innovative lawn and garden products. They range from zero turn riding mowers, tillers, blowers, trimmers and edger, trail-mowers and cutters, lawn vacuums and sweeps and log cutters. Swisher’s Competitive Position - Since the beginning, Swisher Mower and Machine Company has become and remained a profitable company. The founder of SMC, Max Swisher, has always instilled in his company and employees the importance of customer-oriented products and services for both the dealer and end-users in the market. Because maintaining a “small company” image has been an essential objective of Swisher’s core business values, SMC has been able to build personal relationships and individual loyalties to the company dealers and distributors.
The Ancient Egyptians planted wheat, barley, and many other crops after the flood waters receded. They were about to irrigate their crops with the Nile by the cannels they built. The Nile also provided grasses and reeds that they used for making their homes (huts), baskets, sandals, and many other useful products. The Egyptians were able to build thriving farming villages along the Nile. (Life and Thoughts in the Ancient near East, Orlin, Louis L., February 2010) The chariot was first developed by the Steppe dwellers, and is a prime example of diffusion.
As the insects died on or around the plant, they enriched the soil with organic matter. Within a few years, the lupine patches became biological hotspots facilitating the growth of other plant species and attracting numerous insects, birds, and small mammals. The flourishing of life on the Pumice Plain of Mount St. Helens today may have begun with that lone lupine. Crisafulli said that it was the lupine wildflowers that taught him one of the key lessons of succession: the importance of
and Weed control experts. Hypothesis If home-made and commercial herbicides are sprayed on weeds then the commercial herbicides will be more effective, because the chemicals are made by experts who know what chemicals kill and prevent weeds. Experiment Fill 2 different boxes and fill then with soil make sure to use the same type and amount of soil. Measure around one cup of grass seed and sprinkle it on the soil. Water the seeds daily until the grass is at least 1.5 inches tall.
This article focuses on the organic side of agriculture, displaying statistics about the amount of organic food produced, the markets in which to sell this organic food, and specific trends in organic crop production. Exhibiting factual and statistical information, this article is very scholarly in its attempt to inform readers about the organic field of
The water from the rivers would flow through bringing down soil from the mountains in which made the soil super fertile. The fertile ground and great climate was a great place for agriculture. The rich soil and way to grow food helped contribute to this society. People were able to plant all kinds of crops and grow food. Since people were able to grow food they were able to start staying in one place instead of moving around.
They then design, set up and maintain their vegetable garden. This gives children the knowledge of how to grow organic food. Children can get pleasure cooking and eating the things they have grown. This may develop eating regimes that will be useful all their lives. In addition, the maintenance of a vegetable garden not only provides an outdoor physical activity such as mulching, weeding, and planting but also gives children the opportunity to embrace healthy food with new flavours, colours and