Wife; mom; grandma; sister; friend; woman of faith; optimist; encourager; lover of music, wine, travel, sun, water and golf; Global Farmer Network "base".
Des Moines, IA, USA
Joined October 2014
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Mary Boote retweeted
The most recent episode of Global Farmer Voices features Jose Quintana, a young third-generation farmer from Chihuahua, Mexico, with a unique perspective on biotechnology and agriculture.
Listen to Jose's story here: bit.ly/3RHjN77
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Mary Boote retweeted
Hello 👋🏻 I am @cesargalavizl from Mexico🇲🇽 Dedicated to the countryside and livestock since I was young, I have instilled in me respect for the land, love for cultivation and perseverance for the harvest, I have participated in improvement projects for the agricultural sector👨🏻🌾🌽
Mary Boote retweeted
Thank you to our panelists @oxfordfarming talking climate resilience for the #biggestjobonearth
@Mary_Boote @GlobalFarmerNet @hannah_r_darby Martin Andersson & Mike Green and to everyone who came along!
Sharing experiences - what works, what doesn’t, can help build resilience
Mary Boote retweeted
#Drip_lrrigation technologies are helping farmers to achieve -
More Crop Per Acre, Per Farm Hand and Per Drop of Water. Also giving higher productivity.
@JainIrrigation
indianexpress.com/article/ex…
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To achieve this state, the #Drip_Irrigation technologies are most ideal solution. They ensure that #Soil_health is maintained by applying optimum water to crop root zone. It further results in #water_saving and increase in crop productivity.
Drip Irrigation is a One Size Fits All.
A Solution which makes Farming and profitable venture.
#MoreCropPerDrop
Effective soil moisture management is essential for #PlantHealth.
Overirrigation and insufficient water are two issues that can hinder plants' access to nutrients from the soil.
#WorldSoilDay
Mary Boote retweeted
CIMMYT is deeply saddened by the passing of M.S. Swaminathan, the father of India's Green Revolution. M.S. Swaminathan saved countless lives from hunger along with CIMMYT founder, Norman Borlaug. Their lives demonstrate the power of partnership. rb.gy/sr9qc
Mary Boote retweeted
“Swiss researcher Urs Niggli, who was director of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, has also urged the European organic industry to change its position on GE to avoid being left behind,” says @PaulWoldfarm.
Read more at: bit.ly/3sYxGFt
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Mary Boote retweeted
They unload into a shuttle cart that runs through the field to get loads of almonds. #almonds #california
Mary Boote retweeted
Good Morning from sunny California! I’m @almondgirljenny a 4th generation California farmer. Together with my husband and his family we farm almonds in the southern San Joaquin valley. I’m going to show you around our farm for a couple weeks! What initial questions do you have?
Mary Boote retweeted
After we shake. We sweep. The sweeper blower and brushes leave the almonds in a row down the orchard center #almonds
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Conditioner isn’t just for your hair….. an almond conditioner removed the sticks, weeds and excess leaves from the windrows and leaves the almonds clean in the orchard center
Mary Boote retweeted
“Like many people, I love honeybees. They make delicious food. They pollinate plants and trees around the world. I hope they thrive—but I also hope they stay away from my farm,” says @MarkWagoner1.
Continue reading by visiting bit.ly/3rkZ1RR.
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After shaking and sweeping, the orchard looks like this for 7-10 days. We leave the almonds on the floor to dry out their moisture levels. #almonds
Mary Boote retweeted
Europe comes to its senses, proposes to approve glyphosate for ten more years. Eat that greenies! euractiv.com/section/agricul…
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“The hardest part of any business is selling—and with contracts, we know that if we grow a successful crop, we’ll have a buyer after the harvest,” says Alfredo Gutierrez, GFN member of Mexico
Continue reading by visiting bit.ly/3Z9IGMc.
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Mary Boote retweeted
Thank you Congressman @RepVanOrden for hosting farmers from @GlobalFarmerNet at the Capitol
We celebrate Dr. Borlaug's legacy & honor his words: "Take it to the farmer"
We appreciate you for sharing with us special corners of this beautiful place that highlight agriculture
Mary Boote retweeted
“The rejection of gene editing by the organic lobby makes less sense every day—and even some of the industry’s best friends are starting to appreciate the case for this important new technology,” says @PaulWoldfarm.
Read more here: bit.ly/3sYxGFt
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Mary Boote retweeted
Day 2 went very well!!
The farmers got to share their personal stories with the group and gave feedback to each other.
Collaboration and knowledge transfer starts here!
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Mary Boote retweeted
With a population of over 200 million very fashionable citizens our BT cotton crop bringss great hope thar our moribund textile factories can be restored. The BT cotton is ball worm resistant. @kokuonyi @ArewaTextiles @MahycoGrow
Mary Boote retweeted
Today's new GFN member hails from Thailand, where she inherited her parents' durian farm. Sukollapath Noppun is a new generation farmer with a strong passion for sustainable farming and advocating for smallholder or female farmers! Welcome to GFN, Sukollapath!
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