In this study, examined the structure and problems of fruit sapling producing enterprises and offers solutions in The Hatay Province. The data were obtained from 92 enterprises by the method of full count and face to face with producers. Of the 51.15% population in creating family business primary school graduates, the proportion of university graduates remained at 8.62%. The rate of agricultural engineer employment in the businesses is 2.18%. While 64.05% of the enterprisers the father's profession, this profession began taking 3.37's% of nursery education. Average potential family labour is the 4.22 male labour forces in enterprises. The family labour utilization rate was calculated as 50.71%. Of the 88.48% in fruit sapling businesses, 5.32's% in other agricultural productions and 5.22's% in non-agricultural jobs of total used men workforce. The businesses have average total land size of 25.74 acres which it has established 12 acres of fruit sapling production land. While 74.58% of the total fruit sapling land is property, 25.42's% is for rent situation. The operating capital is calculated as the average of 229.308 TL. The most common species of fruit sapling production were citrus (46.20%) and olive trees (35.29%). The problems faced by most of the farms in the region were high input prices, excessive bureaucratic procedures preventing memberships into the union, an inadequate amount of support provided by the state, production-threatening diseases of plants and difficulties in finding qualified staff in the region. The results show that enterprises need to increase their production capacity, to unite under one organization to facilitate the resolution of problems.

Abstract Nanotechnology advent in agri-food sector is set to prompt next revolution in agricultural engineering. However, there is a perpetually rising need for development of new nanotechnologies that could synchronically work with various agrochemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and growth promoters to potentially increase farmlands efficiency, preserve agro-ecosystems, and diminish the negative health risks imposed by conventional practices. In nanotechnology, smart delivery systems that utilize either nanoscale carriers such as clay nanotubes and carbon nanotubes or nanoparticles such as mesoporous silica nanoparticles and silver nanoparticles, could enable not only the accurate and targeted delivery of functional ingredients but also their impartial dissemination over farmlands. Nanotechnology has found applications for bioremediation of irrigation water and agricultural runoff, crop breeding, agronomic traits via genetic manipulation of genomes at molecular level, and detection of minute quantities of contaminants and stressors as well as early detection of plant diseases and continuous monitoring of plant environment through employment of nano-biosensors. Scientists are diligently working to explore new substitutes for conventional technologies. Advancements in nanotechnology could help them to explore new frontiers and find novel applications in agri-food sector. | Resumen El advenimiento de la nanotecnología en el sector agrícola está programado para impulsar la próxima revolución en la ingeniería agrícola. Sin embargo, existe una creciente necesidad de desarrollo de nuevas nanotecnologías que puedan trabajar sincrónicamente con diversos agroquímicos como fertilizantes, pesticidas, herbicidas y promotores de crecimiento para aumentar potencialmente la eficiencia de las tierras de cultivo, preservar los agroecosistemas y disminuir lo negativo Riesgos para la salud impuestas por las prácticas convencionales. En nanotecnología, los sistemas inteligentes de entrega que utilizan portadores a nanoescala como nanotubos de arcilla y nanotubos de carbono o nanopartículas como nanopartículas de sílice mesoporosas y nanopartículas de plata, podrían permitir no sólo la entrega precisa y específica de ingredientes funcionales sino también su difusión imparcial sobre las tierras de cultivo. La nanotecnología ha encontrado aplicaciones para la biorremediación del agua de riego y la escorrentía agrícola, la mejora de los rasgos de los cultivos mediante la manipulación genética de los genomas a nivel molecular y la detección de cantidades diminutas de contaminantes y factores de estrés, El seguimiento continuo del medio ambiente vegetal mediante el empleo de nanobiosensores. Los científicos están trabajando diligentemente para explorar nuevos sustitutos de las tecnologías convencionales. Los avances en nanotecnología podrían ayudarles a explorar nuevas fronteras y encontrar nuevas aplicaciones en el sector agrícola.

Nanotechnology advent in agri-food sector is set to prompt next revolution in agricultural engineering. However, there is a perpetually rising need for development of new nanotechnologies that could synchronically work with various agrochemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and growth promoters to potentially increase farmlands efficiency, preserve agro-ecosystems, and diminish the negative health risks imposed by conventional practices. In nanotechnology, smart delivery systems that utilize either nanoscale carriers such as clay nanotubes and carbon nanotubes or nanoparticles such as mesoporous silica nanoparticles and silver nanoparticles, could enable not only the accurate and targeted delivery of functional ingredients but also their impartial dissemination over farmlands. Nanotechnology has found applications for bioremediation of irrigation water and agricultural runoff, crop breeding, agronomic traits via genetic manipulation of genomes at molecular level, and detection of minute quantities of contaminants and stressors as well as early detection of plant diseases and continuous monitoring of plant environment through employment of nano-biosensors. Scientists are diligently working to explore new substitutes for conventional technologies. Advancements in nanotechnology could help them to explore new frontiers and find novel applications in agri-food sector. | El advenimiento de la nanotecnología en el sector agrícola está programado para impulsar la próxima revolución en la ingeniería agrícola. Sin embargo, existe una creciente necesidad de desarrollo de nuevas nanotecnologías que puedan trabajar sincrónicamente con diversos agroquímicos como fertilizantes, pesticidas, herbicidas y promotores de crecimiento para aumentar potencialmente la eficiencia de las tierras de cultivo, preservar los agroecosistemas y disminuir lo negativo Riesgos para la salud impuestas por las prácticas convencionales. En nanotecnología, los sistemas inteligentes de entrega que utilizan portadores a nanoescala como nanotubos de arcilla y nanotubos de carbono o nanopartículas como nanopartículas de sílice mesoporosas y nanopartículas de plata, podrían permitir no sólo la entrega precisa y específica de ingredientes funcionales sino también su difusión imparcial sobre las tierras de cultivo. La nanotecnología ha encontrado aplicaciones para la biorremediación del agua de riego y la escorrentía agrícola, la mejora de los rasgos de los cultivos mediante la manipulación genética de los genomas a nivel molecular y la detección de cantidades diminutas de contaminantes y factores de estrés, El seguimiento continuo del medio ambiente vegetal mediante el empleo de nanobiosensores. Los científicos están trabajando diligentemente para explorar nuevos sustitutos de las tecnologías convencionales. Los avances en nanotecnología podrían ayudarles a explorar nuevas fronteras y encontrar nuevas aplicaciones en el sector agrícola.

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of formic acid on the in vitro methane production and in vitro ruminal fermentation of alfalfa hay. Effect of 0.0 (control group: YF0), 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 ml/L (experimental groups: YF1, YF2, YF3, YF4, and YF5 respectively) formic acid (Amasil85-liquid) addition to rumen fluid on ruminal fermentation parameters of alfalfa hay were determined by using in vitro gas production techniques. Methane production of in vitro incubation increased (to about 20%) with addition of linearly increased formic acid. Linearly increased levels of formic acid addition to rumen fluid has significantly changed the production of in vitro total gas production, metabolic energy (ME) and organic matter digestibility (OMD) at linear, quadratic and cubic. The addition of 0.1 ml/L and 0.2 ml/L formic acid to rumen fluid significantly decreased in vitro total gas production, ME and OMD however addition of 0.3 ml/L and 0.4 ml/L formic acid was not changed in vitro gas production, ME and OMD levels and 0.5 ml/L formic acid was significantly increased all these parameters. Ruminal pH was not changed by addition of formic acid. Formic acid is a safe feed additive because of its properties antibacterial and flavorings and also is used as a fermentation promoter in silage. In this study it has been observed that all doses of formic acid increased in vitro enteric methane production and low doses decreased in vitro total gas production, ME and OMD and high doses have increased all these parameters. High doses have a positive effect on ME and OMD; however formic acid should be used at limited levels in diets due to the negative effect of increasing greenhouse gases. The effect of formic acid addition to the feed raw matter and rations of all livestock would be beneficial to investigate in terms of digestive system parameters and global warming, further in vitro and in vivo studies.

In this study, we aimed to highlight the influence of anticoagulants on erythrocyte morphometry in different vertebrate species. Anticoagulants are a category of substances that inhibit blood clotting through various mechanisms. Due to this property, they are used to collect blood samples for a wide range of laboratory tests. The literature mentions that the use of anticoagulants produces morphological changes of erythrocytes, thus influencing results. Blood samples were collected from three warm-blooded vertebrate species (horse, rabbit, and chicken) and one lower vertebrate species with nucleated erythrocytes (fish) in vacutainers with Heparin and EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), in a normal concentration and a double concentration. At the time of harvesting, control smears were performed. In order to be able to compare the effects produced by anticoagulants on the morphology of erythrocytes, they were evaluated morphometrically at intervals of 3, 6, and 24 hrs. after harvest. The following features were evaluated using the Toup View software: length, width, surface and perimeter of erythrocytes for species with anucleated erythrocytes. The same characteristics were evaluated in the nucleus for species with nucleated erythrocytes. The data obtained were processed with statistical programs to highlight changes in erythrocyte morphology produced by anticoagulants

In Afghanistan food safety is managed by several ministries including Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Commerce and municipalities. There is no food law but multiple ministerial decrees which ensure if GMP is implemented well. There is no legal requirement to get food safety certification. Hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) is recognized as a key part of food safety management practice in the global food industry and can be applied at any stage of the food supply chain. This article discusses accepted approaches to the application of HACCP principles for the development, implementation, and maintenance of HACCP plan. It is intended as an introduction to food safety system in Afghanistan, giving propositions to government on how to apply the principles in a stepwise approach, and showing how HACCP benefit public and private sector and also suggesting ways how to adapt this approach in the food businesses.

The need to ensure energy security, decouple energy production from fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emission are driving the use of renewable energy sources. The purpose of the study is to assess the energy potential of agricultural crops biomass and to indicate its potential for electricity and heat production. The data from the Agricultural Census 2010 were used for analyses. On the basis of the detailed analysis of the changes in agricultural production in the years 2010-2015 the data has been updated. Is was assumed that the changes in communes were similar to those in voivodships. The energy potential of the crop biomass was estimated taking into account surpluses of straw, hay and perennial energy crops biomass. The study shows that energy potential of the biomass without jeopardizing food production amounts at 305,8 thousand TJ per year. / Synopsis. Zapewnienie bezpieczeństwa energetycznego, uniezależnienie się od paliw kopalnych oraz ograniczenie emisji gazów cieplarnianych skłania do wykorzystywania odnawialnych źródeł energii. Celem badań jest ocena potencjału energetycznego biomasy roślinnej z produkcji rolnej i wskazanie możliwości jej wykorzystania do produkcji energii elektrycznej i ciepła. Do badań wykorzystano dane z Powszechnego Spisu Rolnego 2010. Na podstawie szczegółowej analizy zmian zachodzących w produkcji rolniczej w latach 2010-2015 dokonano aktualizacji danych. Przyjęto założenie, że zmiany w gminach zachodziły w taki sam sposób jak w województwach. Potencjał energetyczny biomasy roślinnej oszacowano uwzględniając: nadwyżki słomy, siana i plantacje roślin energetycznych. Z przeprowadzonych badań wynika, że Polska dysponuje energetycznym potencjałem biomasy roślinnej kształtującym się na poziomie 305,8 tys. TJ rocznie, który może być wykorzystany do celów energetycznych bez zagrożenia dla produkcji żywności.