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Time to Prune your Olive Trees

Every year, following the olive harvest, growers turn their attention to the essential practice of pruning—a process that goes far beyond simply shaping trees. Pruning is a critical method to encourage higher yields, improve fruit quality, and ensure the overall resilience of olive trees. With...

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Algae is Taking Over Our Waters, here are 3 Ways to stop it!

You may have heard of “eutrophication,” a term that sounds more complicated than it really is. It simply means "well fed," and it was first introduced by German botanist Weber in 1907. In Lebanon, this process is causing serious environmental issues, especially in the Karaoun...

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7 Ways Permaculture Can Revolutionize Sustainable Farming

Imagine a world where farming works in harmony with nature, creating self-sustaining and resilient ecosystems. This is the vision of permaculture, a revolutionary approach to sustainable living and agriculture developed in the 1970s by Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. Combining the words "permanent" and...

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Ensuring Food Safety Through Post-Harvest Practices

As we continue our series on food safety, it’s time to turn our attention to post-harvest practices. Once crops are harvested, a series of careful steps must be taken to ensure that they reach consumers in the best possible condition. Effective post-harvest management is crucial...

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Whiteflies are threatening your tomatoes!

There are two primary types of whiteflies: Bemisa tabaci and Trialeurodes vaporaririum. While both can be harmful to crops, infestations with B. tabaci are considered more significant as they act as vectors for plant-pathogenic viruses. However, infections caused by T. vaporaririum are a common issue...

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Superabsorbents in Agriculture: Addressing Drought Challenges

As the world's population continues to expand, agriculture stands as a pivotal sector, driven by the escalating demand for food. However, this vital domain faces numerous challenges, notably the devastating impact of natural disasters like drought. This adversity not only affects farmers but also influences...

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Enhancing Crop Protection: 20 Highly Effective Pest-Repellent Plants

Agricultural products not only sustain human food requirements but also serve as vital resources for animals and various industries. However, the intrusion of harmful elements like insects, mites, and nematodes in fields, gardens, and greenhouses poses a significant threat to crop yields. These unwanted pests...

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Ensuring Compatibility of Fertilizers and Pesticides in Tank Mixing

In the world of agriculture, the practice of mixing various pesticides and fertilizers inside the sprayer tank has become quite common. There are several reasons behind this mixing, including time constraints, cost considerations, and the desire to enhance the effectiveness of these substances. However, it's...

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Leaves – Nutrients’ Window

While many farmers commonly send soil samples to the laboratory to assess nutrient deficiencies in their crops and formulate suitable nutrition programs, relying solely on soil tests may not suffice, especially when essential elements like phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) are...

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