Abstract: A method of agricultural operations management including formulating an odor control mixture including zeolite mixed with an ammonium containing manure at a ratio of zeolite to manure in the range of 1:1 to 1:33 by volume. Moisture content of the odor control mixture is preferably maintained in the range of 15-25%. An active organic soil amendment may be produced by amending the odor control mixture, or preparing a fresh mixture, including zeolite mixed with manure at a ratio of zeolite to manure in the range of 1:1 to 1:4 by volume. A horticultural medium may be produced by mixing the active organic soil amendment mixed with the soil at a ratio in the range of 1:9-1:99, active organic soil amendment to soil by volume, for use in conventional, organic and certified organic horticulture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for bio-fumigation using Brassica seeds. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling monocot and dicot weed populations and maintaining plant growth and production through bio-fumigation using Brassica seeds. Brassica seeds may be mixed with zeolite to enhance the effect of bio-fumigation in some instances. The method for bio-fumigation of the present invention includes seeding using yellow mustard, (Brassica juncea (L.), Czernj. & Coss.), and/or rape, (Brassica napus L. var. napus).

Abstract: It is highly desirable to reinforce the grassed surface layer of a sports ground in order to reduce damage to the surface, e.g. from horse racing or from playing football. In order to provide a good surface layer, a biaxially-orientated, integrally-extruded plastics material mesh structure layer is laid on a base of sand strengthened with small, flexible, randomly-placed, plastics material mesh pieces. A top dressing is put on top of the mesh structure layer, grass is seeded or planted, and a machine is then used after the grass has grown to slit the mesh structure layer into pieces 1 which may be e.g. 100.times.100 mm or 150.times.150 mm, each having a number of complete mesh openings. If a piece is caught by a horse's hoof or by an footballer's stud, it may be ripped out, but the whole mesh layer is not ripped out.