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?
Noongars Knew Best (Part 2)
On 17th June I posted an essay from David Ward, WA, titled 'Noongars Knew Best' about aboriginal management of the dry forests of the SW of Western Australia. In this new post, which is a powerpoint presentation from David, four scenarios for … [Read more...] about Noongars Knew Best (Part 2)
Some Real Data on Organics Please
I have been repeatedly referred to the 'New Farm' website as a source of quality information on organic farming systems. But I can't find any actual data at this site and my request for specific data seems to have just got me receiving their … [Read more...] about Some Real Data on Organics Please
Pain for Litte Gain?
Today's Courier Mail (pg 57) has a piece titled 'Rainfall hits five-year low' explaining how little rain has fallen in Brisbane while noting that the Gold Coast was deluged in June. It goes on to explain that the Gold Coast City Council wants to … [Read more...] about Pain for Litte Gain?
Link to New Orleans
New Orlean's daily newspaper The Times-Picayune is now publishing out of Baton Rouge including onto the internet, see http://www.nola.com/ . This newspaper has a weblog: http://www.nola.com/weblogs/nola/. Senator Andrew Bartlett's blog has a post … [Read more...] about Link to New Orleans
Intelligent Design
E-journal Online Opinion published a piece today titled Evolutionary science isn't a closed book about the pros and cons of teaching Intelligent Design (ID) in schools and universities. I read about the concept of ID in the August 15 issue of Time … [Read more...] about Intelligent Design
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
