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Alpacas have coexisted with humankind for thousands of years. The Incan civilization of the Andes Mountains in Peru elevated the alpaca to a central place in their society. The imperial Incas clothed themselves in garments made from alpaca and many religious ceremonies involved the animal.

Ruppert Garden Tools has released a Kickstarter campaign to fund their latest innovation, The Weed Snatcher. The Weed Snatcher is designed for gardeners and homeowners who are looking for an easy, effective way to eliminate unwanted weeds from cracks and crevices in decks, patios, sidewalks and driveways. The Weed Snatcher eliminates the need for chemical weed killers and requires no tedious kneeling or bending over to pull stubborn weeds from cracks.

A report from Kansas State University lists a number of advantages to subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) systems that other irrigation systems can't match.

TGS Group, a company with diversified business interests, has launched a new website, KisanMarket.com. The website was launched in Bangalore by Hon. Minister for Food & Civil Supplies of Govt. Karnataka, Shri. Dinesh Gundu Rao Ji. Shri. R V Venkatesh ji – Chief Whip Karnataka legislative council and Shri Venkatesh Murthy ji – Ex Mayor, Bangalore city were also present in the occasion, besides a number of dignitaries, media personnel and others. The site underlines the objectives of 'Wealthy Farmer, Healthy India' and brings an innovative way to connect farmers and consumer.

In a time when the agribusiness industry is booming, a new online search company AgjobsNOW! at agjobsnow.com has introduced a completely new approach to connect job seekers and companies. The website seeks to connect those looking for agriculture or farm related jobs with human resource representatives and recruiters searching for candidates to hire.

According to CCOF, foods and other materials are given organic certificate according to standards set by USDA National Organic Program. The concept for certification was developed during Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. After regular revisions by National Organic Standards Board, the standards came into effect during 2002. The revised terms now take into account various factors such as soil quality, animal raising, pest and weed control, and use of input materials for certification.

Quickpay Funding, LLC quickpayfunding.com and CapForge, Inc. capforge.com announced today a Partnership Agreement to cross-market services to small businesses throughout the country. This relationship further expands Quickpay Funding's value proposition for small business owners in Transportation, Distribution, Produce, Services, Marine, Energy, Cross Border Trade, and other industries. Quickpay Funding clients will benefit greatly by having access to CapForge professional bookkeeping services and QuickBooks expertise nationwide. Quickpay Funding will offer CapForge bookkeeping services to their clientele at a special rate, saving them time and money on an important and time consuming task for all small business owners – bookkeeping, reconciling entries, and balancing their books. By working together, CapForge gains access to Quickpay Funding marketing resources, marketing campaigns, and fast-growing clientele.

After more than 50 severe weather warnings were issued across the North of England and Scotland, many farmers have faced power outages and floods, putting livestock and crops at risk.

John Deere (www.deere.com), a well known manufacturer of construction equipment has introduced a new 5G Series tractors for specialty crops like orchards and vineyards. These new tractors are technologically advanced, narrow and highly maneuverable that meets the final Tier 4 engine emission requirements. "The 5G Series Tractors build on the success of the 5EN Series to offer customers more choices for their specialty applications," elaborated Christopher Lammie, product manager, John Deere. He further continued, "With two chassis widths for narrow (5GN) and vineyard (5GV) applications, the 5G Series Tractors bring John Deere utility tractor performance into specialty row applications."

The cold waves, foggy mornings, late sunrises and early sunsets are the mark of winters. Individuals, who regularly grow vegetables in their backyards, or farmers, often dislike winters because it is considered unsuitable for the cultivation and growth of the plants. Due to short days, inadequate lighting, foggy atmosphere and many other reasons, farmers drop the idea of cultivating plants during this season. These drawbacks of the winter season have forced gardeners to opt for greenhouses. The greenhouses are the buildings in which plants are grown under regulated climatic conditions. Today, they are being utilized by a huge number of gardeners for growing their desired crop easily and efficiently during the winter season. Considering their importance, Storage Sheds Outlet is providing a range of greenhouses at the most competitive prices. The wide array of greenhouses that they are providing includes metal greenhouses, wood greenhouses and greenhouse accessories. These greenhouses are designed precisely employing cutting edge technological tools to ensure they provide complete protection to the crops during winters and fulfill the needs of the customers.

Keen plant-growers will be enthused by the latest news that leading indoor-growing company Bradford Hydroponics has brought a line of Ecothrive Charge products into stock: a 100% organic soil-enhancer. This shows an intelligent response to the recent climate change talks at the G20 Summit in Paris as well as Parliament's science and technology unit (STOA) meeting to discuss organic food options in November. The results of both meetings saw recommendations regarding organic food. Bradford Hydroponics is at the forefront of an expected movement promoting organic growing products, so people can experience the best of home-grown, organic produce.

It's a well-known fact within the forestry industry that removing the stump of the tree is often the toughest part of tree-removal. That's why a lot of companies are willing to invest time and money to find the perfect stump grinder that is small enough to work under any conditions, but also agile and powerful enough to easily remove tree stumps without delaying the overall work process. And, as always, when buying major forestry equipment, clients need to consider aspects like the availability of parts and whether buying a brand new machine is the most cost-effective way to go.

After decades of research and development, custom farm machinery company Kill Your Cactus Now has announced the launch of its new line of chemical-free machines that permanently curtail the presence of prickly pear cactus on commercial farm and ranch properties. The innovation has been shown to reduce the presence of prickly pear cactus by destroying it without the use of harsh herbicides and chemicals linked to cancer, and effectively renders any acreage farm-and-livestock-ready after only one use.

Haug Implement Co., a Minnesota equipment dealer, is now supplying aerial surveying for Minnesota farmers with a company called Ag Pixel. Headquartered out of Willmar, Minnesota, Haug Implement Co. has been on the forefront of Precision Farming since 1994.

It is close to impossible to imagine agriculture without the usage of chemical fertilizers, which feature high efficacy and ensure the best result nowadays. Such products, however, are not always safe and eco-friendly, which frequently makes their application highly questionable. Realizing this, Topers has manufactured an innovative mineral fertilizer for plants, which has already proved its efficacy and 100% safety.

Gadgets and Things, a site for gadgets of all kinds and the people who love them, will show photos of equipment used on the new Scott Tucker dairy farm in an upcoming feature. The non-electronic old style gadgets will be used at the Tucker cow milking farm next summer outside of Indianapolis, IN.

Forestry and Agricultural Investment Management (FAIM) Africa, which focuses on producing clean, disease free food security plants such as bananas, passion fruit, tamarillo and pineapple for the African farmer, is now seeking social investors for their second round funding to be earmarked for expansion in building and furnishing a Tissue Culture Lab Facility in Rwanda.

One of the leading providers of used forestry equipment, TriState Forestry Equipment has a large product catalog that includes bucket and chipper trucks, truck cranes and stump grinders for sale. Their inventory only features products that have been repaired, inspected and refurbished, so that they are one hundred percent work-ready when a client picks them up. The company specializes in used equipment because they have proven to be a cost-effective and eco-friendly option for their clientele's businesses, making it possible for TriState Forestry Equipment to offer high-quality products at deeply discounted rates.

Heavy duty works like digging holes, creating trenches, demolishing sheds or other small structures, repairing sewer lines and many others, require hi-tech machineries that can withstand rough conditions. Therefore, it is essential that professionals seek best-in-quality heavy-duty equipment that can give a helping hand in carrying out their sophisticated tasks efficiently. Considering the importance of heavy machineries, ASV Sales & Services is providing TC10 Mini Excavator at the most competitive prices. This mini excavator comes equipped with unique features like comfortable operator station which can be fitted with a choice of two canopies, top-mounted boom cylinder protected against damage, end-position damping for ease of operation, improved comfort and enhanced service life, extendable undercarriage for added stability and many others. Professionals seeking top-quality equipment for their complex tasks can choose one from the various mini excavators for sale.

This Black Friday 27th November 2015, Lakedale Power Tools will be celebrating the opening of their newest store located in Dartford. The store will be holding a Black Friday / grand opening sale of which visitors can expect special prices on power tools and accessories.

With an extensive assortment of mineral fertilizers available at the market nowadays, it has become not easy to choose the one that meets the safety standards and ensures efficacy and the expected result. Realizing this fact, the LLC "Topers Ukraine" has manufactured and introduced a brand new water soluble liquid complex fertilizer, known as TOPERS.

TriState Forestry Equipment is a company that specializes in used arborist industry equipment. They feature a wide range of machinery, from chipper trucks to stump grinders for sale. They also have a convenient location in West Chester, PA, which is easily accessible from the Philadelphia Airport for out-of-town customers coming to view the stock. The company offers free shipping on trucks and equipment - with some restrictions - and has experience on shipping everywhere within the United States as well as to Canada and Australia. TriState Forestry Equipment wants to ensure all equipment they sell abides by the highest quality and safety standards, which is why everything in their stock has been inspected by an ISA Certified Arborist.

EnerGaia has developed a method of creating purifying urban farms that consume carbon dioxide and produce fresh Spirulina foods for consumption by a large population.  "We make cities healthier," notes EnerGaia's creator, Saumil Shah.  Now, Saumil has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to establish these urban farms quickly to provide food and beauty products to a rapidly-growing population.

Retailers in the home-and-garden and farm markets are between a rock and a hard place these days when it comes to their customers' pest animal problems. Pest animals and rodents are constantly taking up residence in gardens and homes, but homeowners are rejecting traditional animal repellent products that contain toxic ingredients. Retailers need to stock effective solutions, but also provide for the growing request for natural repellent products.

Ameropa, a Switzerland based grains and fertilizer company, who holds a minority stake in the Russian fertilizer company Togliatti Azot has filed a claim with the Government of the Russian Federation for damages caused to their investments by a series violations of Russian and international law.