Agricultural wastes: composted residues reduce peat and pesticide use
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An increasing trend towards growing plants in greenhouses has been observed. Horticultural crops were found to grow better in substrates because of minimal soil deterioration problems such as soilborne diseases, permeability problems of paddy soils and decrease in yield due to monocultural practices. Peat is the most common organic component of container media but it is expensive and has limited sources. Its use can be minimized by utilizing compost from organic materials which can be produced from readily available agricultural wastes such as cattle manure and winery wastes.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1992
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Targeting composted manure for nursery mixes
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Issues are presented concerning the expansion of the soil mixes company Pro-Gro Mixes & Materials into composting products. The benefits which composting bring to its product range for the landscape and nursery industries are discussed.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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Composted woody materials become erosion control product
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Issues are presented concerning the erosion control products which are produced by Lakeside Reclamation, Inc. in Oregon. The company's plant recycles 25,000 tons of waste wood per annum.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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