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Popular observations on gardening
If you want bushy flowers, plant in the new month
Bulbs - in the descending or old month
Poppies should be sown in the full month at 24.00 at night
Vegetables that produce above ground - to be sown in the new month
Vegetables yielding below ground - to be sown or planted in the old month.
When it comes to leaching, the importance of the choice of crop, soils, fertilisation and tilling measures should be studied on the basis of anticipated changes in the climate, including the climate’s variability.The conditions for keeping livestock will generally improve as a result of a warmer climate.New crops, changed cultivation methods and systems, sowing and harvesting times as well as adapted fertilisation and control measures will be required in order for agriculture to be able to draw full benefit from the fundamentally improved cultivation conditions that a changed climate will entail.Several factors, such as wetter winters, drier summers and changes in the occurrence of pests also argue for an increase in the share of autumn crops.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1794/24554
Abstract:
In this dissertation, I analyze climate change as a collective action problem. Decades of consistent policy and indeed institutional failure suggest that climate change cannot be managed top-down by experts and politicians alone. Climate communicators must therefore take up the challenge of ethically and politically motivating public action on this issue. Unfortunately, the ethical and political logic of climate response presents profound challenges to public motivation that appears to confound thinkers in the climate literature across disciplines. I thus endeavors to rethink the climate situation today from the perspective of collective motivation. Doing justice to the complexities of this multifaceted problematic demands interdisciplinary analysis, but the equally pressing need for general comprehension requires philosophical synthesis. For the climate issue is at once global and intergenerational in scale, and is systemic to modern social and cultural institutions that have long-evolved to structure the way people relate to each other, to nature, and ultimately to the world of everyday experience. My thesis, then, is that this collective action problem is ultimately an existential problem that calls for an existential response. Specifically, I argue that the ethical and political implications of climate response are largely received as an “existential threat” to the extent that they unsettle the integrity of everyday existence lived in common. That is, the deeper implications of this issue roundly contradict the background structures of “lifeworld identity” informing collective experience at some of the most general (socio-cultural) levels of being in the world. The consequences of this existential problem present us with two “quandaries” that must be addressed coherently. The “quandary of denial” signifies the largely ethical challenges of motivating a collective response to the historical and material realities of the climate ‘problem.’ The “quandary of transition,” by contrast, speaks to the relatively political challenges of relating the climate problem as such to climate ‘solutions’ that are collectively meaningful enough to positively inspire viable ways forward. Finally, I conclude by drawing on Maurice Merleau-Ponty to advance a critical phenomenology of public motivation responsive to these two moments of the existential problem.
The Impact of Climate Change on Swedish Horticulture, Fruit Growing, and Seedling Nurseries
Climate change is reshaping the landscape of Swedish horticulture, fruit growing, and seedling nurseries. As global temperatures rise, Sweden faces unique challenges and opportunities in its agricultural sectors. This blog post explores the changes occurring in these areas and how they are adapting to the new climate reality.
Swedish horticulture is experiencing a shift due to climate change, with higher average temperatures and altered precipitation patterns affecting plant cultivation1. The Swedish Food Agency has reported that climate impacts such as increased temperatures and more rain or droughts could lead to a rise in certain pathogens1. This necessitates new strategies for controlling hazards that may become relevant in different food types, including fruits, berries, and vegetables1.
Fruit growers in Sweden are facing greater extremes in weather, from summer drought to increased winter rainfall2. Traditional growing regions must adapt to earlier springs and longer, hotter summers, which affect water uptake in crops like apples and pears2. The need for adequate water supply during the growing season becomes more critical for yield and quality, particularly in spring and summer2.
Seedling nurseries in Sweden are also impacted by climate change. Different combinations of atmospheric CO2 concentration, air temperature, and soil moisture can alter seedling emergence and establishment3. This highlights the importance of understanding and adapting nursery practices to ensure the healthy growth of future forests and agricultural crops3.
The effects of climate change on Swedish horticulture, fruit growing, and seedling nurseries are evident and multifaceted. It is crucial for these sectors to implement adaptive measures to mitigate the risks and capitalize on new opportunities presented by a changing climate. By embracing innovation and sustainability, Sweden can continue to thrive in its agricultural pursuits despite the challenges ahead.
For more information on how climate change is affecting Swedish agriculture and what measures are being taken, please refer to the detailed reports by the Swedish Food Agency1 and other relevant studies23.
Table 1: Impact of Climate Change on Rural Livelihoods
Factor Description Impact Level
Rainfall Variability Changes in precipitation patterns High
Temperature Increase Rise in average temperatures Medium
Extreme Weather Events Frequency of droughts and floods High
Crop Yield Changes Alterations in agricultural productivity Medium
Table 2: Adaptation Strategies in Rural Communities
Strategy Implementation Effectiveness
Water Conservation Rainwater harvesting systems High
Diversified Crops Planting climate-resilient varieties Medium
Renewable Energy Use of solar panels Low
Education and Training Climate change awareness programs High
Table 3: Sociological Effects of Climate Change
Sociological Aspect Pre-Climate Change Post-Climate Change
Community Cohesion Strong Weakened
Migration Patterns Stable Increased
Gender Roles Traditional Evolving
Economic Stability Moderate Declining
