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Irish Times
22-06-2025
- Climate
- Irish Times
How can I resuscitate my dying roses?
My roses flowered brilliantly during the warm, dry weather earlier this summer, but now they are miserable and a lot of the flowers are dying off without even opening. Any suggestions as to how I can help them to recover? M Murphy, Cork Roses generally flower best when growing in a warm, bright, open but relatively sheltered spot where they can enjoy a deep, fertile soil enriched with mulches of well-rotted manure and a few handfuls of organic, slow-release pelleted fertiliser. The cool, rainy weather of late hasn't been kind to them, damaging and disfiguring petals and creating the kinds of growing conditions conducive to the spread of a range of common fungal diseases such as rust and black spot. Wet weather also causes a condition known as flower-balling, where the outer petals get so wet that they form a leathery skin around the bud, preventing the flowers from opening properly. This is often followed by the appearance of grey mould on the afflicted buds. From your description, it sounds likely that this is what's affecting your plants. There's no cure for it as such, but the good news is that it's typically a temporary problem that will resolve itself when the weather improves. In the meantime, the best solution is to rigorously deadhead all affected flowers to encourage the production of new healthy flower buds, and give plants a fortnightly liquid feed. To reduce the chances of this happening in the future, try to encourage an open growth habit through careful pruning techniques and avoid growing other plants too closely around them. Also bear in mind that certain varieties of rose, typically older kinds, are more vulnerable to this problem. READ MORE
Globe and Mail
10-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Easy Environmental Solutions Begins Manufacturing EasyFEN™ Units for Africa Following Initial Down Payment
Easy Environmental Solutions Inc. announces that the client sent the initial deposit and agreed to the $3.4 million modular EasyFEN order for Africa. EasyFEN units produce organic Terreplenish liquid microbial fertilizer, transforming waste into a feed that supports over 16 million people in Africa. Terreplenish liquid microbial fertilizer enhances soil health, increases crop yields, and reduces irrigation needs by up to 20%. WELCOME, Minn., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), now doing business as Easy Environmental Solutions Inc., is pleased to announce that the client sent the initial deposit and agreed to the $3.4 million modular EasyFEN order for Africa. Modular EasyFEN in production in Mankato, MN This milestone follows months of coordinated effort by the purchasing group to establish operations in Africa, ultimately securing their place in the production queue and signaling readiness to execute throughout the continent. 'This down payment is not just a firm commitment of a buyer to a seller to proceed with manufacturing and delivery, but even more so a significant first step in eliminating starvation for all of Africa,' said Mark Gaalswyk, CEO of Easy Environmental Solutions. 'Once deployed, the unit will transform local waste into Terreplenish—a powerful, organic microbial fertilizer that replaces expensive chemical imports and rebuilds soil from the ground up. It's a scalable model for self-sufficiency, and we plan to replicate this approach in multiple African countries.' The reason for this is that each single EasyFEN will produce enough fully organic Terreplenish liquid microbial fertilizer to fertilize over 1 million acres of African farmland. University studies indicate this number of properly fertilized acres is enough to feed over 16 million people! The EasyFEN will do so by utilizing the plant juices of locally derived green biomass and mixing it with the company's proprietary Terreplenish 'seed microbial inoculant' to then 'grow' the fully organic fertilizer in remote local African villages. This eliminates both the greenhouse gas emissions and the added expense from alternatively freighted conventional expensive chemical fertilizers from distant lands. Studies have shown an up to 2/3 cost reduction. Additionally, studies have shown that the Terreplenish will reduce the amount of rainfall or irrigation needed by up to 20%, thereby also providing a possible solution to the continent's drought-induced famines. Meanwhile, each EasyFEN unit running at 100% capacity will generate approximately $19 million dollars in recurring inoculant and technology revenue each year for Easy Environmental Solutions, Inc., delivering both measurable agricultural benefits and strong financial returns. Each EasyFEN™ unit is fully automated and designed to process up to 17,000 tons of organic waste annually—including food scraps, crop residue, and green biomass—into more than 2 million gallons of Terreplenish. Terreplenish is a 100% organic microbial fertilizer, backed by over 100 independent studies and more than a decade of field use. With just two gallons, it naturally delivers 45–60 pounds of nitrogen and 15–20 pounds of phosphorus per acre—improving soil health, increasing crop yields, and reducing irrigation or rainfall needs by up to 20%. It also functions as a natural bio-fungicide, supporting long-term soil resilience and sustainability across a wide range of crops and climates. Terreplenish is a 100% organic microbial fertilizer, backed by over 100 independent studies and more than a decade of field use 'With worsening drought, rising crop prices, and over 20% of Africa's population facing hunger, this system couldn't come at a more critical time,' added Bakry Osman, Director of Africa Operations. 'This is just the beginning. We're building systems that deliver food, hope, and resilience—unit by unit.' Untreated vs Terreplenish treated onion field in – Somalia, Africa With over 300 million hectares of arable land under pressure from climate change, depleted soil, and rising fertilizer costs, Africa urgently needs scalable, local solutions. A single EasyFEN unit can produce enough Terreplenish to treat more than 400,000 hectares annually. 'EasyFEN units aren't just machines—they're strategic weapons in the fight against hunger,' said Nate Carpenter, President of Feed the Famished, a subsidiary of Easy Environmental Solutions. 'Each gallon of Terreplenish restores dignity, fuels self-reliance, and chips away at the root causes of food insecurity. This isn't a short-term fix—it's a scalable, long-term solution that's designed to disrupt the status quo.' Easy Environmental Solutions has already delivered Terreplenish samples to the Congo and Somalia, with results exceeding expectations. These early trials have driven demand and opened new doors for expansion. The EasyFEN unit is expected to be completed and shipped to Northern Africa within 90 days. For more information, visit About Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc.: Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), now operating as Easy Environmental Solutions Inc., develops modular technologies to address global challenges. The company is committed to scalable, sustainable solutions that drive efficiency, profitability, and positive environmental outcomes. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terms such as "believe," "expect," and similar expressions are intended to identify such statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this release. Contact: Mark K. Gaalswyk, CEO - Mark@ Nate Carpenter – ncarpenter@ Bakry Osman – bakry@ Phone: 952-400-6045 Email: info@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Easy Environmental Solutions Begins Manufacturing EasyFEN™ Units for Africa Following Initial Down Payment
Easy Environmental Solutions Inc. announces that the client sent the initial deposit and agreed to the $3.4 million modular EasyFEN order for Africa. EasyFEN units produce organic Terreplenish liquid microbial fertilizer, transforming waste into a feed that supports over 16 million people in Africa. Terreplenish liquid microbial fertilizer enhances soil health, increases crop yields, and reduces irrigation needs by up to 20%.WELCOME, Minn., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), now doing business as Easy Environmental Solutions Inc., is pleased to announce that the client sent the initial deposit and agreed to the $3.4 million modular EasyFEN order for Africa. This milestone follows months of coordinated effort by the purchasing group to establish operations in Africa, ultimately securing their place in the production queue and signaling readiness to execute throughout the continent. 'This down payment is not just a firm commitment of a buyer to a seller to proceed with manufacturing and delivery, but even more so a significant first step in eliminating starvation for all of Africa,' said Mark Gaalswyk, CEO of Easy Environmental Solutions. 'Once deployed, the unit will transform local waste into Terreplenish—a powerful, organic microbial fertilizer that replaces expensive chemical imports and rebuilds soil from the ground up. It's a scalable model for self-sufficiency, and we plan to replicate this approach in multiple African countries.' The reason for this is that each single EasyFEN will produce enough fully organic Terreplenish liquid microbial fertilizer to fertilize over 1 million acres of African farmland. University studies indicate this number of properly fertilized acres is enough to feed over 16 million people! The EasyFEN will do so by utilizing the plant juices of locally derived green biomass and mixing it with the company's proprietary Terreplenish 'seed microbial inoculant' to then 'grow' the fully organic fertilizer in remote local African villages. This eliminates both the greenhouse gas emissions and the added expense from alternatively freighted conventional expensive chemical fertilizers from distant lands. Studies have shown an up to 2/3 cost reduction. Additionally, studies have shown that the Terreplenish will reduce the amount of rainfall or irrigation needed by up to 20%, thereby also providing a possible solution to the continent's drought-induced famines. Meanwhile, each EasyFEN unit running at 100% capacity will generate approximately $19 million dollars in recurring inoculant and technology revenue each year for Easy Environmental Solutions, Inc., delivering both measurable agricultural benefits and strong financial returns. Each EasyFEN™ unit is fully automated and designed to process up to 17,000 tons of organic waste annually—including food scraps, crop residue, and green biomass—into more than 2 million gallons of Terreplenish. Terreplenish is a 100% organic microbial fertilizer, backed by over 100 independent studies and more than a decade of field use. With just two gallons, it naturally delivers 45–60 pounds of nitrogen and 15–20 pounds of phosphorus per acre—improving soil health, increasing crop yields, and reducing irrigation or rainfall needs by up to 20%. It also functions as a natural bio-fungicide, supporting long-term soil resilience and sustainability across a wide range of crops and is a 100% organic microbial fertilizer, backed by over 100 independent studies and more than a decade of field use 'With worsening drought, rising crop prices, and over 20% of Africa's population facing hunger, this system couldn't come at a more critical time,' added Bakry Osman, Director of Africa Operations. 'This is just the beginning. We're building systems that deliver food, hope, and resilience—unit by unit.' With over 300 million hectares of arable land under pressure from climate change, depleted soil, and rising fertilizer costs, Africa urgently needs scalable, local solutions. A single EasyFEN unit can produce enough Terreplenish to treat more than 400,000 hectares annually. 'EasyFEN units aren't just machines—they're strategic weapons in the fight against hunger,' said Nate Carpenter, President of Feed the Famished, a subsidiary of Easy Environmental Solutions. 'Each gallon of Terreplenish restores dignity, fuels self-reliance, and chips away at the root causes of food insecurity. This isn't a short-term fix—it's a scalable, long-term solution that's designed to disrupt the status quo.' Easy Environmental Solutions has already delivered Terreplenish samples to the Congo and Somalia, with results exceeding expectations. These early trials have driven demand and opened new doors for expansion. The EasyFEN unit is expected to be completed and shipped to Northern Africa within 90 days. For more information, visit About Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc.: Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), now operating as Easy Environmental Solutions Inc., develops modular technologies to address global challenges. The company is committed to scalable, sustainable solutions that drive efficiency, profitability, and positive environmental outcomes. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Terms such as "believe," "expect," and similar expressions are intended to identify such statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this release. Contact: Mark K. Gaalswyk, CEO - Mark@ Carpenter – ncarpenter@ Osman – bakry@ 952-400-6045Email: info@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
ABC News
22-05-2025
- Science
- ABC News
Farmers cut costs using molasses, manure to brew fermented fertiliser
Molasses, milk and manure may sound like an unusual combination, but for farmer Louise Vuillerman, they make a cheap, sustainable way of fertilising crops. Ms Vuillerman farms beef cattle in the picturesque town of Corner Inlet, at the gateway to Wilsons Promontory. She is one of a growing number of farmers experimenting with biofertiliser, a type of fermented fertiliser used to make nutrients more available to soil and plants. "The aim is to grow more grass and improve our soils, but to do it in an economical way," Ms Vuillerman said. Biofert producer and consultant, Daniel Hodges, said the process of making biofertiliser was a lot like brewing beer. "We're putting sugar, protein and a starter in a vessel to brew together," he said. "In warm conditions it will brew very quickly and it's ready to go onto the paddock once it stops bubbling. "That can take anywhere from a week to four weeks, depending on the weather." Mr Hodges said farmers could customise their batch. "You can do a broad-spectrum biofert which targets a little bit of everything, or you can make one that targets an individual element you're missing in your soil," he said. "We do that by adding rock dust or seaweed or specific sulphates to boost the nutrient content of the biofert." Carol and Brian Fitzpatrick started experimenting with biofertiliser five years ago, at their broadacre cropping operation at Waitchie in north-west Victoria. "It was just trial and error at the beginning," Ms Fitzpatrick said. "We started with two shuttles [containers] that didn't work, but another shuttle worked perfectly so we just went on from there." The Fitzpatricks produced about 120,000 litres of biofertiliser for sowing this year, and about 100,000 litres more to apply as a spray. "No other farmers in our general area are doing what we're doing," Mr Fitzpatrick said. "For years we followed the simple recipe of applying fertiliser and waiting for it to rain. "But because we're cutting back on synthetic fertilisers, it's a bit of an unknown as to whether it'll work in this area." Mrs Fitzpatrick said they had noticed an improvement in their crops. "We get good emergence of our seeds and they're still healthy after the first eight weeks, so that means our liquid inject biofert is pretty effective," she said. "But we've only used a general recipe, so the next step is to figure out exactly what blends of biofert work on our farm." Deniliquin-based regenerative farming consultant Luke Harrington said poor farmers in Latin America were the first to brew biofertiliser. Mr Harrington said bioferts were becoming more popular in Australia as farmers looked for ways to cut the cost of farming. "Some larger farms in WA and SA are using bioferts as the main input for their crops and pastures now," he said. Mrs Fitzpatrick said it took time to make, blend and apply bioferts. "And you can only really brew biofert in the warmer months," she said. "So bioferts are a lot more cost-effective, but they do take time to produce." Mr Fitzpatrick said he saw a potential market opportunity for farmers who used biofertilisers. "So if we could get a premium for regeneratively-grown grain, for example, that might push more people into things like biofert," he said.
