The first known case of the current swine flu pandemic occurred amid a highly unusual outbreak of contagious respiratory ailments near a large factory hog farm in Mexico; and the public-health community had been warning for years that hog farms posed … [Read more...] about Swine Flu and ‘Factory Farming’
Food & Farming
North Dakota Farmer Comments on Carbon Credits
I have changed my mind about participating in the carbon credit program and I have resolved to give the money I received to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Here is why. … [Read more...] about North Dakota Farmer Comments on Carbon Credits
Australian Farmers Finally Benefit from GM Canola
MONSANTO Australia Ltd has released the final results from a survey of its 2008 Roundup Ready canola growers – that is those farmers who choose to grow genetically modified canola this last season. Canola is an important crop in Australia, … [Read more...] about Australian Farmers Finally Benefit from GM Canola
Myths about Australian Farming
IT is often stated that not only were the early European settlers in Australia hell-bent on making a little Europe/England, but also that the farming systems used since are still part of such an attempt and therefore should be abandoned... [In … [Read more...] about Myths about Australian Farming
Biotechnology and Food Production in Africa
In a world where almost a billion people went hungry last year—119 million more than in 2007—and with food demand set to double by midcentury, the taboo against GM foods is crumbling. Read more. … [Read more...] about Biotechnology and Food Production in Africa
Shell To Speed Development of Next Generation Biofuels
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL has become the world’s largest distributor of biofuels. Shell is also a leader in the development of next generation biofuels, using non-food bio materials, alternative processes and high performance fuels. That's according to a … [Read more...] about Shell To Speed Development of Next Generation Biofuels
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
