Dorn Cox - Soil + Silicon: Open Source Tools for Cover Cropping, Grazing and Organic No-Till
From Biodiversity for a Livable Climate conference: "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming"
Saturday November 22nd, 2014
www.bio4climate.org
These slides are about how crop and weather are interlinked an d how their association can be an impressive tools in the hands of the creative minds of the scientific world.
A GIS integrated platform for air quality monitoring, analytics, and planning, can accurately predict the PM levels in varied areas within a city. Learn more @ http://giscindia.com/
Quantifying trends of rainfall and temperature extremes over Central Tanzania...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Francis Muthoni, Exavery Kigosi and Shitindi Mawazo for the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 11-12 September 2019.
These slides are about how crop and weather are interlinked an d how their association can be an impressive tools in the hands of the creative minds of the scientific world.
A GIS integrated platform for air quality monitoring, analytics, and planning, can accurately predict the PM levels in varied areas within a city. Learn more @ http://giscindia.com/
Quantifying trends of rainfall and temperature extremes over Central Tanzania...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Francis Muthoni, Exavery Kigosi and Shitindi Mawazo for the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 11-12 September 2019.
Geo-Big Data and Digital Augmentation for Sustainable AgroecosystemsICARDA
16-17 March 2019. Cairo, Egypt. 5th General Assembly of the Arab Water Council .
Presentation by Dr. Chandrashekhar Biradar, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
Vital Signs: An integrated monitoring system for agricultural landscapesafrica-rising
Presented by Roseline Remans, Columbia University at the Africa RISING–CSISA Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 11-13 November 2013
Innovative Technologies for a better Management of Agricultural SystemsExternalEvents
Dr. Ali El Battay
Side event Biosaline agriculture as an approach for combating salinity in marginal agricultural systems organized by ICBA - the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, in the framework on the Seventh Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Plenary Assembly at FAO HQ, Rome, Italy on 5 June 2019.
SC2 Workshop 1: Big Data challenges and solutions in agricultural and environ...BigData_Europe
“Lightning talk” in the Big Data Europe (BDE) workshop on “Big data for food, agriculture and forestry: opportunities and challenges” taking place on 22.9.2015 in Paris by Rob Lokers and Sander Janssen from Alterra, Wageningen UR
The Netherlands.
¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?
This is something so basic that it is quite common to fall into old habits, simply copy what others have done or (even worse) use the materials 'we like', those we are familiar with, or technologies we find pleasant instead of those which do, in fact, best fit the criteria of sustainability.
In this class we look at the importance & thinking behind the hierarchy of resources & the scale of interventions, two tools amongst various which we use to ground our designs.
Agro-Know & the European agricultural research information ecosystemNikos Manouselis
Slides of my talk to members of the Agricultural Information Institute (AII) of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), on September 19th, 2014.
CAPFITOGEN Programme for the Strengthening of Capabilities in National Plant Genetic Resources Programmes, International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - FAO
Geo-Big Data and Digital Augmentation for Sustainable AgroecosystemsICARDA
16-17 March 2019. Cairo, Egypt. 5th General Assembly of the Arab Water Council .
Presentation by Dr. Chandrashekhar Biradar, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
Vital Signs: An integrated monitoring system for agricultural landscapesafrica-rising
Presented by Roseline Remans, Columbia University at the Africa RISING–CSISA Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Meeting, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 11-13 November 2013
Innovative Technologies for a better Management of Agricultural SystemsExternalEvents
Dr. Ali El Battay
Side event Biosaline agriculture as an approach for combating salinity in marginal agricultural systems organized by ICBA - the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, in the framework on the Seventh Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Plenary Assembly at FAO HQ, Rome, Italy on 5 June 2019.
SC2 Workshop 1: Big Data challenges and solutions in agricultural and environ...BigData_Europe
“Lightning talk” in the Big Data Europe (BDE) workshop on “Big data for food, agriculture and forestry: opportunities and challenges” taking place on 22.9.2015 in Paris by Rob Lokers and Sander Janssen from Alterra, Wageningen UR
The Netherlands.
¿How do we ensure optimal resource use & best choice of materials, interventions & technologies?
This is something so basic that it is quite common to fall into old habits, simply copy what others have done or (even worse) use the materials 'we like', those we are familiar with, or technologies we find pleasant instead of those which do, in fact, best fit the criteria of sustainability.
In this class we look at the importance & thinking behind the hierarchy of resources & the scale of interventions, two tools amongst various which we use to ground our designs.
Agro-Know & the European agricultural research information ecosystemNikos Manouselis
Slides of my talk to members of the Agricultural Information Institute (AII) of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), on September 19th, 2014.
CAPFITOGEN Programme for the Strengthening of Capabilities in National Plant Genetic Resources Programmes, International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - FAO
A confluence of factors have converged to afford the opportunity to apply data science at large scale to agricultural production. The demand for agricultural outputs is growing and there is a need to meet this demand by utilizing increasingly mechanized precision agriculture and enormous data volumes collected to intelligently optimize agriculture outputs. We will consider the machine learning challenges related to optimizing global food production.
Michal Kravcik, "The New Water Paradigm"bio4climate
Michal Kravčík guides us through the concepts of the New Water Paradigm in greater detail, showing how water cycles can be supported to enhance local climates and biodiversity, and how this understanding can broaden and enhance our strategies for addressing climate change.
Presented at the Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming October 16th-18th, 2015 at Tufts University.
Jim Laurie, "Closing the Nutrient Loop: Creating Abundant Clean Water"bio4climate
Jim Laurie has used natural biological processes to turn some of the most toxic and polluted effluent around – both sewage and industrial waste – into clean, clear water.
Presented at the Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming conference October 16th-18th, 2015 at Tufts University.
www.bio4climate.org
Steve Apfelbaum tells how restoring biodiverse landscapes can be the most effective way to manage stormwater, as demonstrated in projects such as Seneca Meadows in New York state.
Presented at the Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming conference October 16th-18th, 2015 at Tufts University.
Scott Horsley, "From Gray to Green Infrastructure"bio4climate
Hydrologist Scott Horsley discusses green infrastructure as the new tool of water harvesting in urban areas and other settled landscapes.
Presented at the Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming conference October 16th-18th, 2015 at Tufts University.
www.bio4climate.org
Michal Kravcik, "The New Water Reality"bio4climate
Innovative Slovakian hydrologist Michal Kravčík gives an introduction to his New Water Paradigm and the critical importance of regional or “small” rainwater cycles. The result is a set of empowering ecological concepts that enable people everywhere to secure clean and adequate water, prevent floods and drought and moderate local climate, simply by harvesting rainfall. Since the 1990s he has demonstrated these concepts in his native Slovakia.
Presented at the Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming conference October 16th-18th, 2015 at Tufts University.
Judy Schwartz "Water and Climate: An Overview"bio4climate
Journalist Judy Schwartz, author of the groundbreaking book, Cows Save the Planet, gives the perspective of a concerned citizen seeking to understand how water fits into the complex workings of climate change.
Presented at the Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming conference October 16th-18th, 2015 at Tufts University.
www.bio4climate.org
Will Mitchell, Founder of Tenleytown Meat Companybio4climate
Will Mitchell, Founder of Tenleytown Meat Company, from "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming" conference in Washington, D.C. September 26, 2015.
Precious Phiri: "Holistic Management in Practice: The Ecological, Economic, a...bio4climate
Precious Phiri, Founding Director of EarthWisdom Consulting Company, from "Restoring Ecosystems to Reverse Global Warming" conference in Washington, D.C. September 26, 2015.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
different Modes of Insect Plant InteractionArchita Das
different modes of interaction between insects and plants including mutualism, commensalism, antagonism, Pairwise and diffuse coevolution, Plant defenses, how coevolution started
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Top 8 Strategies for Effective Sustainable Waste Management.pdfJhon Wick
Discover top strategies for effective sustainable waste management, including product removal and product destruction. Learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, implement waste segregation, and explore innovative technologies for a greener future.
8. Positive feed back
The positive feedback from management forms the basis of agrarian optimism.
The alternative is a model of mining and extraction.
9.
10. time
Warm season perennial
(eg. switchgrass)
Winter annual
(hairy vetch/winter rye)
Cool season
perennial (orchard grass/clovers)
Spring annual
(annual rye grass)
Fall annual (frost kill)
(eg.Tillage radish/oats)
Warm season annual
(Sorghum sudan grass)
Growth
& nutrient
uptake
winter spring summer fall winter spring summer fall winter
31. Here is a calendar of your year’s labour.
In January: pick the large vegetables. Turn over the
fallow land. Prepare the hemp and flax. Clean and
repair your carts and tipcart, and prepare some
stakes and osiers. Fell the willows and poplars.
Rebuild the ditches and shape the hedges. Turn over
the vineyards. Manure the fruit trees which are
languid and prune the rest. Clear the meadows.
Thresh the grain. Turn over the manure. Plough the
light, sandy soil which was not ploughed at the Feast
of Saint Martin. When it is mild, resume planting in
the valleys. Graft the early trees and bushes. Plant
the corms, kernels, nuts, etc. Have the hemp scutched
and begin to spin. Make bundles of firewood and
sticks. Let those hens which are ready start
brooding. Brand the lambs you wish to keep. Salt the
pork. If you are in a hot country, break up the fallow
land, prepare it for the March sowing, etc
32. Open Source
Open Source social systems fit within the physiocratic social framework for adaptive
management - and a method for providing feedback across disciplines and as a method
50. These ratings
are a social
indicator: they
rank a grower to
other similar
growers in the
database.
The actual value is
less important
than the ranking for
making management
decisions
51. Indicator value
Indicator value
Indicator value
Social
Indicator value
Whole Systems
Health
Rating/
ranking
Biological
Indicator value
Economic
Technological
Biogeochemical
52. Physiocratic Framework for Whole Systems
Adaptive Management
Better Ecosystem Management
Better Systems Understanding
Better Systems Monitoring Tools
Better Data
Economic
Social
Technological
Biogeochemical
Better Ecosystem Services Biological
53. High
Complexity Validation
of environmental
indicators
Cultural
communication
and assimilation
of indicators
Low feedback
Low High feedback
Complexity
Behavior over Time
54.
55.
56. Convergence and Compounding of
Technical Achievements
Release-Date Price Per Sensor Pixel (left axis) and
Per 12 megapixels (right axis) Vs. Time (exponential fit):
58. Imaging For Agricultural Research and Management
FARM HACK
RGB imaging
Kites, Balloons
Image processing
tools
Behavior over time
Multispectral Imaging,
Infragram camera
Ground truthing and
refinement
UAV platform
Development, ground based
sensor integration
New platforms and device
calibration
(iFARM)
Technical
Maturity &
number
of departments
and
organizations
and tools
2012 2013 2014
59. Atmospheric measures
-temperature
-humidity
-precipitation
-Carbon and Oxygen levels
Soil health indicators
-water capacity
(i)carbon levels
(i)Root health
(i)Nodulation
(i)Pore structure
-compaction(i)?
-respiration
Soil
Water
Temperature
Conductivity
Chemistry (i)
(i)Turbidity
(i)Algal growth
Quantity
temperature
Moisture (i)
Conductivity
Chemistry (i)
Biology –
Respiration
(i)Photosynthesis
(i)Nutrient uptake
(i)Water stress
(i)Disease identification
(i)root health
(i)Growth rate
(i)Diversity
(i)Structure type
93. Customizable dashboard
display layer for
students/educators
Customizable
dashboard display layer
for Scientist/consultant
Customizable
dashboard display layer
for farmer, record
keeping etc.
Analysis
software VII
Farm Smart
LCA
Analysis
software III
Soil Health
Management
Analysis
software VI
DNDC
GIS and shared
environmental
database
Web Services
(REST API,
Auth access
control)
raster image layers
Image processing
management layer with
auto data entry used to
layout fields, crops,
practices, etc. tied to GIS
Analysis shape files
software II
Adapt N
1
remote sensing environmental data network (automatic data entry)
2
3
4
5
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99. From one seed springs a thousand and
let our ideas spread…
“like fire, expansible over all space,
without lessening their density at
any point, and, like the air in which
we breathe, move and have our
physical being, incapable of
confinement or exclusive
appropriation.”
Thomas Jefferson
100. “At the Moment of Sputnik the Planet Became a Global Theater in
Which There Are No Spectators but Only Actors”
McLuhan, Marshall. 1974.