Much of western Queensland received winter rain this year and the last few weeks has apparently seen the country-side transformed with a spectacular display of wildflowers. ABC radio Western Queensland has put together a photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wildflowers Follow Rain
Archives for September 6, 2005
On Hurricanes, including Katrina
Blog site 'real climate' has an interesting review of the relationship between hurricanes (frequency and intensity) and global warming with particular reference to Katrina. By way of introduction: The key connection is that between sea surface … [Read more...] about On Hurricanes, including Katrina
Where’s the Market Premium for Non- GM Canola?
After I wrote about the anti-GM lobby group the 'Network of Concerned Farmers' and their misinformation campaign in my column in The Land newspaper (11th August edition, pg. 24), I received letters and emails accusing me of not understanding basic … [Read more...] about Where’s the Market Premium for Non- GM Canola?