Welcome to the May 2007 newsletter from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Aarhus. In this issue you can learn the naked truth about mink births, read about how to get more fruit on fruit trees and find out about the potential for organic potted plants, among other subjects. You are welcome to use the articles from the newsletter in other media. Please feel free to recommend the newsletter to others. |
The naked truth about mink birthsGround-breaking movie shots of mink births reveal that there is potential for producing more mink kits. Read more |
News from UN regarding the global climateThe UN Climate Panel will soon publish its new report on climate changes. Research professor J�rgen E. Olesen from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Aarhus has, together with thousands of other scientists worldwide, collected available knowledge on the subject. Read more |
Organic potted plants maybe on the wayIf scientists at the University of Aarhus could have their way, organic potted plants would be available in the future. Read more |
Common sense makes best senseGood husbandry is still the best trick in the book: Common sense is the best tool for organic farmers. Read more |
Break branches and get more fruitPut your pruning shears back in your pocket and instead use your hands to break branches on your fruit trees. The method produces a higher fruit yield according to experience gained at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Aarhus. Read more |
Biological protection against fungal diseases in plantsScientists use nature�s own remedies to combat plant diseases. Read more |
Spotlight on plant light requirementsGardeners can save on lighting in greenhouses and thereby protect both their finances and the environment. Read more |
Activities
Sustainable animal breeding29-30 May 2007, Research Centre Foulum First Nordic-Baltic Biometric Conference (NBBC07)June 6-8, 2007, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Research Centre Foulum, Denmark The 23rd Congress of NJF26-29 June 2007, Copenhagen Water Productivity in Agriculture and Horticulture: How can less water be used more efficiently?2-4 July, Research Centre Foulum, DJF, and KU-LIFE XXVIIth Eucarpia symposium on improvement of fodder crops and amenity grassesLife-KU, 19-23 August 2007 The 5th International Phosphorus WorkshopRadisson SAS Hotel, Silkeborg, Denmark, 3-7 September 2007 9th International Symposium on Post Harvest of Ornamentals11-14 August 2008, Odense Conference Center |
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