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Nina replied to the discussion Couch grass suppression in Mediterranean climate organic orchard in the forum Fruit and Nuts 3 years ago
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We had geese, and they are fantastic to have on a farm, but our type of farming wasn’t suitable – we grow berries, rockmelon, watermelon and such and they LOVED the crops, however, our 25 geese ended up going to an olive farm to bolster their geese flock for that very reason.
I think geese and guinea fowl are my favorite bird options on a farm.…
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Holly Hughes posted an update 3 years ago
Has anyone observed apple tree varieties that are less impacted by plum curcullio?
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Holly Hughes replied to the discussion Couch grass suppression in Mediterranean climate organic orchard in the forum Fruit and Nuts 3 years ago
Reply to Couch grass suppression in Mediterranean climate organic orchard
I graze the orchard floor with geese. They cycle the cover crops and will pull up certain plants by the root. They also dig little aeration plugs searching for grit. They don’t damage trees, they are very easy to keep healthy, they forage most of their own food and… they are delicious.
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KindHarvest posted a new post. 3 years ago
Soil health at critical junctureThe societal and environmental costs of soil loss and degradation in the United States alone are estimated to be as high as $85 billion every year.
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KindHarvest posted a new post. 3 years ago
3 ways to drought-proof your farmSUGGESTED EVENT
Husker Harvest Days
Husker Harvest Days
Sep 13, 2022 to Sep 15, 2022Many farmers and ranchers west of the Mississippi River had a difficult year in 2022 because of drought. And while much of…
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