Hi Jennifer, Globally grain stocks have shrunk to levels not seen since the early 1970s. Now to most this may seem like a seemingly unimportant fact. But this reality needs to be put into perspective. In 1970 when the world was feeding itself out … [Read more...] about The Great Grain Drain: A Note from Aaron Edmonds
Food & Farming
Fishers Snagged: Not Farmed, Then Not Organic
According to an article in yesterday's New York Times the market for organic foods continues to grow with sales reaching US$13.8 billion in 2005 compared with US$3.6 billion in 1997. But there's not much 'organic seafood' about because of problems … [Read more...] about Fishers Snagged: Not Farmed, Then Not Organic
Farming in Nigeria: A Note from Russell
In the following note from Russell, which was originally posted as a comment on a thread about how biotechnology benefits American farmers, he tells us something about farming in Nigeria and how white farmers from Zimbabwe are being invited to … [Read more...] about Farming in Nigeria: A Note from Russell
Best Hamburgers, Have Best New Oils
In the overall scheme of things, the most significant event for Australian agriculture this week was probably not the newest drought aid installment or the drought-breaking rains in south western Queensland. It was probably the decision by … [Read more...] about Best Hamburgers, Have Best New Oils
Growing Biodiesel In Northern Australia: Roger Kalla
Outspoken liberal senator Bill Heffernan has suggested that Australia's farmers move North to the tropical parts of Australia where there is more water. In two recent blog posts at the GMO Pundit Website Roger Kalla asks: What would farmers grow in … [Read more...] about Growing Biodiesel In Northern Australia: Roger Kalla
Biochar (Part 1)
Hello Jennifer, I recently did a google search on 'biochar', this would be a useful way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and at the same time improve soils. It could be used on woody weeds, crop residue or any other organic … [Read more...] about Biochar (Part 1)
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
