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Grow Your Own Food, A Beginner’s Guide

More and more people are turning to their own backyards and balconies to grow their own food. Whether you have a tiny balcony or a large garden, growing your own vegetables can be both rewarding and sustainable. Plus, there’s something incredibly satisfying about picking fresh...

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The Deadly Pesticide that Changed the World?

You may have come across the term DDT before, but did you know it stands for Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane? It’s not just a tongue-twister—it’s a chemical that once revolutionized agriculture, yet also left behind one of the most controversial legacies in environmental history. Picture this: it’s the 1940s,...

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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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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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Ensuring Food Safety Through Pre-Harvest Practices

As we embark on a series dedicated to food safety, it's crucial to start at the very beginning: the pre-harvest stage. Pre-harvest practices lay the foundation for food safety and quality, setting the stage for everything that follows. By implementing effective measures before the crops...

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The guardians of our agriculture and ecosystems

Today is World Bee Day, a perfect occasion to celebrate and appreciate the incredible contributions of bees to our world. From the busy honeybee hives to the solitary flights of wild bees, these tiny pollinators play a substantial role in maintaining the health of our...

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These plants are your guardians against weeds!

Springtime in agriculture is not only the promise of new growth but also the recurrent challenge of weed management. As farmers prepare their fields for planting, the emergence of weeds threatens to compete with crops for vital resources, potentially jeopardizing yields and sustainability. In response...

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Keeping the Spring Buzz Alive

As the days lengthen and temperatures rise, the landscape awakens with the vibrant colors of spring blossoms. Alongside this seasonal transformation, pollinators emerge from their winter dormancy or return from migration, ready to fulfill their vital role in our ecosystems. From bees and butterflies to...

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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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Plant Pests and Climate Change

Climate change has become one of the biggest challenges facing plant health, and the most common cause of food production disruption in the world. It is a phenomenon that affects the entire world and various aspects of life, hence, the natural world along with its...

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