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Dry_Farming

Dry Farming: A Regenerative Path Through El Niño A New Era of Climate-Resilient Agriculture El Niño is reshaping climate in certain key areas of agriculture lands all over the World with delayed monsoons, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures.   WARNING SIGNS As groundwater levels fall and irrigation becomes unreliable, farmers need a system that works with drought-not against it. Dry farming offers exactly that. Dry farming is a regenerative, low-water method that relies on soil moisture, native seeds, and intelligent land management. It is one of the most powerful tools for India’s climate future. Why Dry F arming Matters During El Niño El Niño disrupts India’s rainfall patterns, causing: ·        Delayed monsoons ·        Long dry periods ·        Higher heat stress ·        Reduced groundwater recharge ·     ...

Bird Feeding, Squirrel baffles

By maintaining a bird feed you see all types of birds eating from it. Watching this makes time go fast and enjoy every nature moment. Children love when they see the birds feeding from the bird feeders. Birds can also help by eating insects and act as a natural insect controller. ( Click the pictures for slide show ) Cardinals: BlueJay: Dove: Mocking Bird: Ducks: Grey Crane: Sandhill Cranes: Hawk: Birds can help in agriculture by controlling weed growth and aiding pollination. They can be your natural outdoor pets and you can watch, photograph and enjoy every moment of Bird feeding. Some times unwanted non-bird guests - squirrels can pose a huge threat. I am not against the squirrels, but they eat voraciously and consume all food themselves. They would do any thing to get to the food source even biting the plastic that covers the food. Squirrel: Old Used CD as Squirrel Baffle along Fan light Dome: I have tried several methods to...