👥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Social Innovation in the EU (part 2 of 4)
🌱 The European Union is at the forefront of embracing social innovation. It extends beyond business-driven strategies, encompassing different sectors. The EU emphasizes social-ecological innovation and economic revitalization, especially in remote rural areas.
✨ Social innovation in the EU aims to enhance European life by addressing challenges in working conditions, education, community development, health, and tackling issues like poverty and discrimination. Collaborating with public authorities, civil society, academia, and enterprises allows Europe to discover innovative solutions for our shared societal challenges.
#SocialInnovation#CARINAproject#camelina#carinata#oilseedcrop#climatechange#agriculture#agronomy#sustainableagriculture
Learning beekeeping practices and getting stings in the process as well. And that’s part of life.
Grafting queen cells as modern Queen rearing techniques at Apiculture Research Unit of Department of Entomology, PMAS ARID Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Koont Research Farms.
#Apiculture#Beekeeping
Global Food Security Threatened as Insect Populations Nosedive: A stark warning comes from the World Entomology Body (WEB), painting a grim picture of the future of global food security.
The post Global Food Security Threatened as Insect Populations Nosedive appeared first on One Green Planet. #ecoxpress#greenliving
#analysis: Evidence of earliest plant farming by humans discovered in East Africa
07-11-2024
"In a groundbreaking study that sheds light on early farming practices in equatorial eastern Africa, a plethora of ancient plant remains have been unearthed near the Lake Victoria region of Kenya.
This fascinating finding confirms the long-standing belief that this region was pivotal in early agriculture. The challenge has been the lack of concrete evidence from actual physical crops."
https://lnkd.in/dyU6giGV#perspective
God scattered them out of Nam Lolwe to civilize the world.When there watch was over, those God scattered made there back between the 15th and 19th century, arriving in four waves.
This is why all herbs special, wildlife and indeginous tribes share Luo surnames. East Africa is the garden of Eden, a luo household the Noah's Ark.
The Lake basin kills whoever touches the region with the aim of hurting the Luo. It was a no go, even massai or the Kalenjin couldn't use the lake to water there cattle, the region was a death trap, just sitting there waiting for the arrival of "the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
Matthew 15:24 KJV - ... But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
When the British wanted to take their land, both in Kenya and Congo, the British came face to face with the Plagues of Egypt
According to the Bible, the Ten Plagues of Egypt were natural disasters sent by God to convince Pharaoh to allow the Israelites to leave Egypt. The plagues are recorded in chapters 7-12 of the Book of Exodus and are said to have only harmed the Egyptians, not God's people. The plagues are:
water turning to blood, frogs, lice, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and killing of firstborn children.
April 26, 2020
"..Around the end of the nineteenth century, two major African trypanosomiasis epidemics swept through what is now Eastern Uganda, and Western Kenya. Better known as sleeping sickness, the disease is transmitted to human beings by tsetse flies that have acquired the infection from infected people or animals.."
https://lnkd.in/d6NpKXAh
The disease was, and still is, particularly active around the shores of Lake Victoria.The only foreigner; a Bantu who can own land, and live in Luoland is 'the Suba' who are "the sons of the servants of Solomon"
Su'-bas (Soubas; the King James Version, Suba): Name of a family of "the sons of the servants of Solomon" returning with Zerubbabel (1 Esdras 5:34), wanting in the parallel lists of Ezra 2:57; *Nehemiah 7:59.
The name Siaya (or Ciyeahai, sı̂y‛â' / sı̂y‛ăhâ', Sia or Siaha ) means "Home/never lost".
Ezra 2:44: "The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,"
*Nehemiah 7:47: "The children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,"
Zerubbabel (Yeru Beli) meaning "the one sown of Babylon," referring to a child conceived and born in Babylon.
'A' names are born in Captivity
Génome Québec and the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologies sector announced 15 research projects selected as part of the third cycle of the Genomics Integration Program - Agriculture and Bio-food, Forestry and Environment. The total investment, including that of public and private partners, represents nearly $3.6 million. The research projects were selected as part of the funding round launched at the end of last summer and will promote the use of genomics to help industry and public agencies address various issues related to biodiversity, animal health, water quality and ecosystem health, as well as pathogen detection. pests and invasive species. The program provides funding for projects ranging from $100,000 to $300,000, covering half of the funding for partnerships between academic researchers and user partners who can implement and commercialize research results. #GenomeQuebec#FRQNT#GenomicsResearch#Agriculture#Biofood#Forestry#Environment#Biodiversity#AnimalHealth#WaterQuality#EcosystemHealth#PathogenDetection#InvasiveSpecies#ResearchFunding#InnovationInScience
During field work with Dr. YSP UHF at Nauni Entomology farm, I observed an interesting example of biological pest control in action. The larvae I collected were parasitized by Cotesia glomerata, a parasitoid wasp that lays its eggs inside larvae of the large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae).
Pieris brassicae is a major pest of cruciferous crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli around the world. However, C. glomerata provides excellent natural control of this pest through parasitism. The wasp larvae develop by feeding on the body of the P. brassicae caterpillar, ultimately killing it before the wasps pupate and emerge as adults.
This is a prime example of the power of biological control as an environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides. By introducing and conserving natural enemies like C. glomerata, farmers can manage crop pests while minimizing chemical inputs and pollution. Biological control helps promote biodiversity and sustainability in agroecosystems.
My fieldwork highlighted the importance of research to better understand these valuable parasitoid-host interactions. Proper identification and conservation of species like C. glomerata will be crucial for implementing effective biological control programs against P. brassicae and other insect pests.
#organic_Farming#natural_farming#entomology#insect
Appreciation of Bees - World Bee Day 2024 🐝
Did you know that one-third of our food is pollinated primarily by bees?
These tiny little creatures are the hidden heroes of our food chain, producing more than just honey!
Bees are crucial for pollination, biodiversity, and general economic stability in agriculture.
Today we were privileged to celebrate these valuable insects at the National World Bee Day event held in Kajiado.
As learning is a continuous process, we found ourselves in the midst of learning sessions on how Beekeeping offers numerous value-added products and services.
From honey, to beeswax, to propolis to royal jelly, etc. The list is endless on value added products bees can offer. Additionally, beekeepers can enhance agricultural productivity by offering pollination services to farmers.
To promote beekeeping, organizations and farmers should invest in training and education for new beekeepers.
Once they are trained they should further be provided with technical assistance and financial support to fully implement what they have been trained.
There's also need to continue creating awareness about the benefits of beekeeping as a revenue stream.
FAOWelthungerhilfe (WHH)Kenya Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock DevelopmentWWF-KenyaChildren Rights Matter KenyaICIPE - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology#WorldBeeDay2024#Worldbeeday#Savethebees
The War to Save Ash Trees Wages On: A Crucial Fight for Our Ecosystems
Ash trees are vital to our ecosystems, yet they face an existential threat from the invasive emerald ash borer. This article highlights the relentless efforts to protect these trees in New England and beyond. 🌳
Bartlett Tree Experts continues to innovate in the fight against this destructive pest, offering cutting-edge treatments to save these irreplaceable trees. Preserving ash trees isn't just about saving a species—it's about safeguarding our forests' biodiversity and the many benefits these trees provide to humanity.
Visit Bartlett Tree Experts website to learn more on the Emerald Ash Borer, including confirmed infestations as of 2024, what you can do. [https://lnkd.in/ezpETu-5.]
Learn more about the ongoing battle and the strategies making a difference. [https://lnkd.in/e5R4TpcS]
#Forestry#Conservation#TreeCare#Sustainability
Livestock production is Somalia's major economic production system. Thus, it isn't surprising that the nation's National Range Agency published two successive periodicals devoted to rangeland resources and their ecology, uses, and management. Publication ceased with the breakdown in security in 1991. However, free digital copies of some issues are now available at https://lnkd.in/gGzkkbxN#Somalia, #rangelands
