Socio-technical networks modulate on-farm technological innovations in wool production of North Patagonia, Argentina

2021 ◽  
Vol 83 ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Ezequiel Bernardo Gonzalez ◽  
Marcos Horacio Easdale ◽  
Diego Mariano Sacchero
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Wool Production ◽  
North Patagonia ◽  
On Farm

scholarly journals Llama and Alpaca Management in Germany—Results of an Online Survey among Owners on Farm Structure, Health Problems and Self-Reflection

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Saskia Neubert ◽  
Alexandra von Altrock ◽  
Michael Wendt ◽  
Matthias Gerhard Wagener
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
South American ◽  
Wool Production ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
South American Camelids ◽  
Feeding Management ◽  
Management Measures ◽  
On Farm

An online survey of llama and alpaca owners was used to collect data on the population, husbandry, feeding, management measures and health problems. A total of 255 questionnaires were evaluated. In total, 55.1% of the owners had started keeping South American camelids within the last six years. The majority managed small farms with fewer than 15 animals (66.4% of 250 farms). More than half of the participants stated that they kept the camelids as hobby animals (64.3%), although they used them for wool production (55.7%) and/or for breeding (51.8%). Vaccination and deworming were carried out on more than 80% of the farms. The most common diseases occurring on the farms were endo- and ectoparasites. A total of 55.3% of the owners estimated their own knowledge of South American camelids as good, 14.5% as very good. In contrast, more than half of the owners agreed little or not at all with the statement that veterinarians generally have sufficient knowledge about South American camelids. Further research is needed to include veterinarians’ perspectives and thus optimise animal husbandry.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KELAYAKAN USAHATANI JAGUNG HIBRIDA PADA LAHAN KERING DI MERAUKE, PAPUA

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Frans Palobo
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Employee Benefits ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Hybrid Corn ◽  
C Value ◽  
On Farm

<p>Suksesnya pembangunan pertanian sangat erat kaitannya dengan teknologi yang digunakan dalam berusahatani. Teknologi yang baik adalah teknologi yang mempunyai kesesuaian dengan iklim, varietas, sistem usahataninya dan adaptif. Komoditas Jagung sampai saat ini masih merupakan komoditi strategis kedua setelah padi karena di beberapa daerah, jagung masih merupakan bahan makanan pokok kedua setelah beras dan juga menyumbang untuk pakan ternak. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kelayakan ekonomi usahatani jagung dilahan kering melalui penerapan inovasi teknologi penggunaan benih varietas unggul baru jagung hibrida. Kajian dilakukan di Kampung Kartini Distrik Jagebob Kabupaten Merauke, sejak bulan Agustus sampai Desember 2017, metode pendekatan yang dilakukan secara on-farm dan off-farm dengan perlakuan (1) penggunaan 4 (empat) varietas Hibrida Bima 19 URI, Bima 20 URI, Nasa 29 dan Bisi-2, (2) menganalisis pendapatan usahatani jagung menggunakan analisis imbangan penerimaan dan biaya. Hasil Kajian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan varietas pendapatan usahatani jagung hibrida varietas Bima 19 URI; R/C 2.25, B/C 1.25,  TIP 296 kg/ha, TIH Rp 2.273/kg dan imbalan kerja Rp 237.233/hari ; varietas Bima 20 URI dan varietas Nasa-29 Nilai R/C 3.18,. B/C 2.18 TIP 249 kg/ha, TIH Rp.1.783/kg dan imbalan kerja Rp.420.767/hari. Sedangkan varietas Bisi- 2; R/C 2.87,. B/C 1.87, TIP 260 kg/ha, TIH  Rp.1.783/kg dan imbalan kerja Rp.360.422/hari.  </p><p> </p><p>Kata Kunci : Jagung hibrida, analisis kelayakan usahatani</p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong>Abstract</strong><strong></strong></p><p>The success of agricultural development is very closely related to the technology used in farming. Good technology is technology that is compatible with climate, variety, farming systems and adaptive. Corn commodities are still the second strategic commodity after rice because in some regions, corn is still the second staple food after rice and also contributes to animal feed. This study aims to determine the economic feasibility level of corn farming in dry land through the application of technological innovations for the use of seeds of new improved varieties of hybrid corn. The study was conducted in Jagebob District Kartini District, Merauke Regency, from August to December 2017, the method of approach which was conducted on-farm and off-farm with treatment (1) use of 4 (four) Bima Hybrid varieties 19 URIs, Bima 20 URIs, Nasa 29 and Bisi-2, (2) analyze the income of corn farming using an analysis of the balance of revenues and costs. The results of the study showed that the treatment of varieties of income of hybrid corn farming Bima 19 URI varieties; R / C 2.25, B / C 1.25, TIP 296 kg / ha, TIH Rp 2,273 / kg and employee benefits Rp 237,233 / day; Bima 20 URI varieties and Nasa-29 varieties R / C value 3.18 ,. B / C 2.18 TIP 249 kg / ha, TIH Rp. 1,783 / kg and employee benefits Rp.420,767 / day. Whereas Bisi-2 varieties; R / C 2.87 ,. B / C 1.87, TIP 260 kg / ha, TIH Rp. 1,783 / kg and employee benefits Rp.360,422 / day.</p><p><strong>Keywords: Hybrid </strong><strong>maize farming</strong><strong>, analysis of farming feasibility</strong></p>

FutureDairy: a national, multidisciplinary project to assist dairy farmers to manage future challenges - methods and early findings

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (9) ◽  
pp. 1025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio C. García ◽  
William J. Fulkerson ◽  
Ruth Nettle ◽  
Sean Kenny ◽  
Daniel Armstrong
Keyword(s):  
Social Research ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Forage Production ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Technical Research ◽  
Extension System ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Increase Milk Production ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Forage Yields

FutureDairy is a national, multidisciplinary project designed to assist Australian dairy farmers to manage future challenges. FutureDairy is exploring technical, economic and social aspects of technology adoption through an innovative approach that combines methodologies of social research (‘People’), extension (‘System’) and technical research (‘Science’). The technologies being investigated revolve around increasing forage production per unit of land through a complementary forage rotation; evaluating the most efficient use of brought-in feed to increase milk production per ha; and, the incorporation of automatic milking and other technological innovations that would either reduce labour input or allow more precise agriculture. The central strategy of FutureDairy is to utilise ‘knowledge partnerships’ to co-develop knowledge around each of the key areas of investigation; thus a key feature of the project is its linkage with commercial ‘partner’ farmers that explore similar questions to those being investigated at Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (NSW Department of Primary Industries), where the technical research is being undertaken. This paper focuses on early findings from the forages module. Work thus far has shown that forage yields in excess of 40 t DM/ha.year are achievable. However, the practicalities of implementing this technology on-farm have already identified new and diverse issues that, unless understood, will jeopardise its effective adaptation by farmers.

scholarly journals Carbon Footprint of Lamb and Wool Production at Farm Gate and the Regional Scale in Southern Patagonia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo L. Peri ◽  
Yamina M. Rosas ◽  
Brenton Ladd ◽  
Ricardo Díaz-Delgado ◽  
Guillermo Martínez Pastur
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Vegetation Index ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Food Resource ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Wool Production ◽  
Industrial Processing ◽  
Southern Patagonia ◽  
Temperature Seasonality ◽  
On Farm

Natural steppe grasslands are the principal food resource for sheep in the Patagonia region, reared for meat and wool. However, there is currently a concern about the relationship between ruminant livestock and climate change due to its contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The objective of this study was to determine the carbon footprints (CF) of sheep meat (lamb) and wool on a range of farms using empirical data collected on farm and then upscaled to the regional scale using models that use topographic, climatic, and vegetation indices as independent variables. At the regional level, the total CF of lamb and wool (the combination of emissions produced on farm, via transport, and via industrial processing) varied from 10.64 to 41.32 kg CO2-eq/kg for lamb meat (carcass) and from 7.83 to 18.70 kg CO2-eq/kg for fine-grade wool. For both, the predominant contribution was from primary production on-farm (75–90%), followed by industrial processing (2–15%), and transportation. We used multiple regression models to produce maps of lamb and wool CF at farm gate across Santa Cruz province. The model for variation of lamb CF explained 95% of the variance on the data and the most significant predictor variables were temperature seasonality and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI, dimensionless). The most important variables for the model of CF of greasy wool production at farm gate were isothermality, temperature seasonality, and NDVI explained 98%. The lowest CF values of both products (lamb and wool) were located in more productive grasslands. The successful management of livestock GHG emissions becomes an important challenge to the scientific, commercial, and policy communities. The results of CF for lamb and wool production found in the present work assist in characterizing the greenhouse gas emissions profile of livestock products in Southern Patagonia by providing a baseline against which mitigation actions can be planned and progress monitored.

On-farm udder health monitoring

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (02) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
J. C. van Veersen ◽  
O. Sampimon ◽  
R. G. Olde Riekerink ◽  
T. J. G. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Udder Health ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Clinical Problems

SummaryIn this article an on-farm monitoring approach on udder health is presented. Monitoring of udder health consists of regular collection and analysis of data and of the regular evaluation of management practices. The ultimate goal is to manage critical control points in udder health management, such as hygiene, body condition, teat ends and treatments, in such a way that results (udder health parameters) are always optimal. Mastitis, however, is a multifactorial disease, and in real life it is not possible to fully prevent all mastitis problems. Therefore udder health data are also monitored with the goal to pick up deviations before they lead to (clinical) problems. By quantifying udder health data and management, a farm is approached as a business, with much attention for efficiency, thought over processes, clear agreements and goals, and including evaluation of processes and results. The whole approach starts with setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, Time-bound) goals, followed by an action plan to realize these goals.

Technological Innovations in the Workplace: Help or Burden?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
FS Rodriguez ◽  
J Spilski ◽  
T Lachmann
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovations

2012–2016 On-Farm Evaluation of Fungicide Programs for Peanut Disease Control in Hamilton County, Florida

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith W. Wynn ◽  
Nicholas S. Dufault ◽  
Rebecca L. Barocco
Keyword(s):  
Plant Pathology ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Leaf Spot ◽  
Fungal Disease ◽  
White Mold ◽  
Stem Rot ◽  
Late Leaf Spot ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Hamilton County

This ten-page fact sheet includes a summary of various fungicide spray programs for fungal disease control of early leaf spot, late leaf spot, and white mold/stem rot of peanut in 2012-2016 on-farm trials in Hamilton County. Written by K.W. Wynn, N.S. Dufault, and R.L. Barocco and published by the Plant Pathology Department.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp334

Florida Agritourism Building and Fire Codes

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Beth Henry ◽  
Kathryn A Stofer
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Regulatory Authority ◽  
Building Codes ◽  
Bona Fide ◽  
Agricultural Operations ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Fire Codes

Agritourism marries Florida’s two largest industries, tourism and agriculture, to provide an on-farm recreational experience for consumers. Although Florida trails many other states in the number of agritourism operations, the number of Florida farms offering recreational experiences more than doubled from 2007 to 2012. This new 4-page document describes building codes relevant to Florida agritourism operations. Written by Mary Beth Henry and Kathryn A. Stofer, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc349 A companion document, Florida’s Agritourism Laws, EDIS publication AEC623, Florida’s Agritourism Laws, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc285, discusses Florida Statutes related to definitions, liability protections, and limits to regulatory authority of local governments over bona fide agricultural operations engaged in agritourism.

ON-FARM FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS FOR NORTHLAND

1986 ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
J.S. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Joint Ventures ◽  
Low Fertility ◽  
High Fertility ◽  
Financial Returns ◽  
Farm Forestry ◽  
Hill Country ◽  
Financial Position ◽  
On Farm

Agroforests and woodlots offer Northland hill country farmers investment and diversification opportunities. Agroforests have less effect on the "whole farm" financial position than woodlots, especially where a progressive planting regime is adopted and where no further borrowing is required. Establishment and tending costs for agro-forests are lower, and returns come much sooner. The proven opportunity for continued grazing under trees established in this manner, apart from a short post-planting period, further enhances the agroforesty option. Even where there is reluctance on a farmer's part to plant trees on high fertility land, the expected financial returns from agroforests on low and medium fertility land will increase the overall long-term profitability and flexibility of the whole farming operation. Woodlots may be more appropriate on low fertility areas where weed reversion is likely. Joint ventures may be worth considering where farm finances are a limited factor. Keywords: On-farm forestry development, Northland hill country, agroforestry, woodlots, diversification, joint ventures, progressive planting regimes, grazing availability.

INTENSIVE MEAT AND WOOL PRODUCTION IN THE HIGHER RAINFALL AREAS OF OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND

1970 ◽  
pp. 181-190
Author(s):  
M.A. Monteath
Keyword(s):  
Stock Management ◽  
Wool Production

Details are given of intensive sheep farming on improved pastures in the #higher rainfall areas of Otago and Southland. The main features of pasture a,nd stock management used to achieve high levels of meat and wool production are described, and an outline is given of an all-grass, heavy stocking, farmlet study

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