Norway to grow food crops in space
• http://www.thelocal.noA team of scientists in Norway are set to research the possibility of growing plants and food crops in outer space, it was revealed on Friday.
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Agriculture
A Noble Act of Food Sovereignty
• http://www.libertybriefing.com, By Jeff SiegelIn Defiance of the Government's Food Scam
Open source greenhouse enables smartphone control of a veggie garden
• http://www.gizmag.com, By Nick LavarsBetween potting parsley, curating coriander and tending to tomatoes, a vegetable patch requires a fair amount of work and even more know how.
Open source greenhouse enables smartphone control of a veggie garden
• http://www.gizmag.com, By Nick LavarsBetween potting parsley, curating coriander and tending to tomatoes, a vegetable patch requires a fair amount of work and even more know how.
Monsatan Invited Me To A Conversation At The Dinner Table
• http://www.dailypaul.comI choked back the full minute of swill they served, and then prepared to "join the conversation." I just have one question: "If GMO is so wonderful, why are you not proud to label it?"
Where Americans Smoke and Grow Marijuana (Maps)
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Effect of Biochar on Maize Productivity in Ghana
• arcleinGenerally, trend of soil moisture content increased with the rate of biochar application in the order control < 2t/ha biochar < 4t/ha biochar. The application of biochar with inorganic fertilizers increased maize biomass production. Maize plant heig
WHY HAVEN'T STATES KICKED MONSANTO OUT?
• http://www.newswithviews.com, By: DevvyThe elections tomorrow affect all branches of government, local, state and federal. Please get out and vote.
F- the Lawn
• by SheldonFromDownUnder"How I replaced my lawn with a veggie garden"
Monsanto's Roundup Linked to Cancer - Again
• arcleinRoundup is now heavily sprayed in what is known as the "Soy Republic," an area of Latin America larger than the state of California. This region has undergone a profound transformation since genetically modified (GM) crops were first introduced in
Is Everything We Know About Nicotine Wrong?
• arcleinAtropa Belladonna, also known as Deadly Nightshade, is one such plant that has offered medical and therapeutic benefits but can also be highly toxic, psychedelic and even lethal. Perhaps you remember the story on how Emperor Augustus of Rome was pois
Compost Heating System
• http://www.instructables.com, by katrinaspadeThe Pain Mound is a large pile of woody biomass, aka mulch.
Welcome to the Compost Power Network
• http://compostpower.orgSince 2010 the Compost Power Network has operated as a not-for-profit educational networking organization dedicated to expanding the use of regenerative soil-building compost heat recovery systems.
Welcome to the Compost Power Network
• http://compostpower.orgSince 2010 the Compost Power Network has operated as a not-for-profit educational networking organization dedicated to expanding the use of regenerative soil-building compost heat recovery systems.
Fury Over Food: Advantage to the Small-Farm, 'Natural' Foods Models?
• thedailybell.comOctober 16th was "World Food Day." Perhaps you missed it, but certainly for those directly involved, it's a contentious holiday – with two well funded farming models facing off with each other. -
A Small Farmer Stays In Business &Loves The New York Greenmarket
• arcleinOver the last century, American farming has experienced a consolidation towards large agricultural corporations. In 1935, there were approximately 6.8 million farms in the US. By 2000, that number had plummeted to 2.2 million. Today, we're down to 2
Canada's First Saffron Farm Expecting Excellent Crop
• arcleinDenault says the saffron flower can be burned by the cold, so needs a thick snow cover to thrive. The flower's biological clock works opposite to that of most crops. The bulbs sprout in the fall, bloom into a fragrant purple flower which only la
Monsanto reports $156m loss as farmers abandon GM crops
• http://www.hangthebankers.comAre you invested in Monsanto stock like Bill Gates, who owns hundreds of thousand of Monsanto shares worth about $23 million?
Farmer David versus Goliath Monsanto
• http://www.dailypaul.com"In the last two years, Monsanto has reported huge losses, so we must be doing something right...
Why Wheat is One of the Worst Carbs for Your Health
• arclein–is now a stocky two-foot-tall plant with an unusually large seed head. Dr. Davis says accomplishing this involved crossing wheat with non-wheat grasses to introduce altogether new genes, using techniques like irradiation of wheat seeds and embryos
Sustainable Farms, Organic Farming Beats Factory Farms
• arcleinFor those who are appalled at the way animals are treated in conventional livestock production, there is a better way. Sustainable livestock production practices include providing greater animal welfare, increasing biodiversity, and extending good wo
WWOOF
• arcleinWOOFING is a loose network of national organisations that facilitate placement of volunteers on organic farms. While there are WWOOF hosts in 99 countries around the world, no central list or organisation encompasses all WWOOF hosts. As there is no s
Dr. Vandana Shiva Speaks on Monsanto and the Biotech Takeover
• http://naturalsociety.com, by Christina SarichCan Monsanto, Bayer, and Syngenta have it both ways?
Here's A Fascinating Explanation Of How A Small Farmer Stays In Business —
• Business InsiderOver the last century, American farming has experienced a consolidation towards large agricultural corporations.
New Generation of GM Crops Puts Agriculture in a 'Crisis Situation'
• Wired.comWith the first of a new generation of genetically engineered crops ready to hit the market, the battle lines are being drawn.
Southwest's Drought - the Solution?
• arcleinThe researchers concluded that odds of a decadelong drought are "at least 80 percent." The chances of a "megadrought," one lasting 35 or more years, stands at somewhere between 20 percent and 50 percent, depending on how severe climate change tur
In US, huge grain crops spell headache for farmers
• http://news.yahoo.com, By Juliette MichelUS corn and soybean crops could break records this year, but for farmers the bounty has a dark side: falling prices and a logistics nightmare getting crops to market.
In US, huge grain crops spell headache for farmers
• http://news.yahoo.com, By Juliette MichelUS corn and soybean crops could break records this year, but for farmers the bounty has a dark side: falling prices and a logistics nightmare getting crops to market.
French Farmers Set Tax Office On Fire – Demise of Europe
• Prison PlanetFrench vegetable farmer have set a tax office and a building on fire destroying the government facility which was the symbol of the increasing administrative burden and sanctions that is killing farming.
Garden of Endless Food
•Food quality is directly enhanced with a fish powered garden and can super charge your families' health. It’s no secret that the food in our supermarkets come from depleted soils. The main fertilizer used in commercial farming today is N-P-K (Nit
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