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WWF blasts Greek plans for bluefin tuna-fattening farm
Athens (AFP) Jan 9, 2009The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Friday slammed Athens over plans for a second bluefin tuna-fattening farm the group fears will exacerbate over-fishing of the species in the Mediterranean. Greece's authorisation of an additional bluefin tuna fattening farm "shows the indifference of the country towards the protection of this species," a WWF representative in Greece told AFP. There is alr ... more Indian Farmers To Consult Scientists Via Satellite 
Shillong (PTI) Jan 08, 2009Farmers of Northeast can now interact with top scientists of the country and seek solutions to their problems related to farming, market, health and weather dynamics from their nearest Village Resource Centres (VRC). The Shillong-based North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC) in association with Bangalore-based Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set up 34 VRCs across the ... more Mexico City launches emergency water plan 
Mexico City (AFP) Jan 7, 2009Mexico City authorities launched a five-month emergency plan to ration water in response to a record drop in water supplies, the national water commission said Wednesday. "We're in an emergency situation. The reservoirs which supply Mexico City are at a historic low, at 62 percent capacity when they should be at 85 percent at this time of year," said Jorge Efren Villalon, director general ... more Ladybugs a sign of healthy olive trees 
Granada, Spain (UPI) Jan 7, 2009Spanish researchers say ladybugs in olive orchards are a good indicator of the groves' health and sustainability. The University of Granada found that ladybugs are a useful way of distinguishing organic, conventional and integrated farming systems. The university said a two-year study of three large Spanish olive groves showed the "richness and abundance" of ladybugs was higher ... more Half the planet could be hit by food crisis by 2100: study 
Washington (AFP) Jan 8, 2009Half of the world's population could face food shortages by the end of this century due to climate change, a new study warned Thursday. According to researchers, there is a 90 percent probability that by 2100 the minimum temperatures in the tropics and sub-tropical regions will be higher than the maximums so far recorded in those areas. The affect on crop-growing in those regions would b ... more |
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Statesboro GA (SPX) Jan 05, 2009Growers in southeastern Georgia have the perfect combination of climate and soil to produce some of the world's best onions: the famous Vidalia sweet onions. Prized for their mild taste and sweetness, Vidalia onions are shipped throughout North America for use in recipes and relishes. Onion producers in the Vidalia region have traditionally used transplants to produce dry bulb onions. Tran ... more U-Pick Pumpkin Farms Recycle Urban Leaves 
New Brunswick, Canada (SPX) Jan 04, 2009Americans love pumpkins. The growing popularity of rural fall festivals, grade school farm tours, and "u-pick" pumpkin farms has resulted in an increase in consumer demand for pumpkins throughout the country. A critical challenge for pumpkin farmers promoting entertainment agriculture, or "agritourism", is maintaining fields that are weed-free, attractive, and safe for consumers. ... more Put kangaroos, camels on Australian eco-menu: scientists 
Sydney (AFP) Jan 4, 2009Saving the planet by eating kangaroos and wild camels may seem like pie in the sky, but the offbeat menu comes with a scientific stamp of approval in Australia. The aim in both cases is to reduce damage to the environment, but the reasoning behind the push to put the animals on the menu is sharply different. In the case of kangaroos, environmentalists say the national animal should beco ... more Organic Plant Waste Proves Effective Weed Control For Citrus Trees 
Giza, Egypt (SPX) Jan 05, 2009Interest in organic crop production is increasing around the world. Organics are healthy for consumers while adding environmental benefits and decreasing the amount of synthetic herbicides in foods, soil, and water. While organics gain popularity with consumers, organic farmers are faced with new production challenges, especially managing and reducing invasive weeds. Synthetic mulches, man ... more New Use For Human Hair 
Verona MS (SPX) Jan 05, 2009Agricultural crop production relies on composted waste materials and byproducts, such as animal manure, municipal solid waste composts, and sewage sludge, as a necessary nutrient source. Studies have shown that human hair, a readily available waste generated from barbershops and hair salons, combined with additional compost, is an additional nutrient source for crops. Although human hair h ... more |
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Adrian MI (SPX) Jan 05, 2009GreenShift has announced that it has executed agreements to receive a $38 million investment to produce 20 million gallons per year of biodiesel from corn oil extracted from ethanol plants. Under the terms of the agreements, GreenShift will receive an investment of $38 million in a new GreenShift joint venture subsidiary that will use the proceeds to build twelve corn oil extraction facili ... more First Seed Sales Of Dedicated Energy Crops Begin 
Thousand Oaks CA (SPX) Jan 05, 2009Ceres has announced that it has begun booking switchgrass and high-biomass sorghum seed under its Blade Energy Crops label. The highly anticipated launch marks the first seed sales of non-food, low-carbon crops developed specifically as raw materials for biofuels and biopower. The company simultaneously launched a Blade website to support direct-to-farm sales. The company reported th ... more Camelina-Based Aviation Fuel Cleared For Takeoff 
Bozeman MT (SPX) Jan 05, 2009Sustainable Oils will participate in an historic flight by Japan Airlines (JAL) planned for January 30, 2009. The demonstration flight will make JAL the first Asian carrier to fly on fuel derived from sustainable feedstocks and the first airline to use camelina-based bio-jet fuel. "We're proud to have been selected to participate in this historic event," said Tom Todaro, CEO of Sustainable ... more Chinese melamine victims call for help in hastily-arranged briefing 
Beijing (AFP) Jan 2, 2009A group of scared parents whose babies suffered from melamine-tainted milk called Friday for urgent research into the long-term effects of the chemical, as five others said they were detained by police here. "The issue of adding melamine into food is a new problem, no one has scientific information or evidence," Jiang Yalin, the 33-year-old mother of a baby who drunk milk made from powder ta ... more Global Warming Aided By Drought, Deforestation Link 
Irvine CA (SPX) Jan 02, 2009In the rainforests of equatorial Asia, a link between drought and deforestation is fueling global warming, finds an international study that includes a UC Irvine scientist. The study, analyzing six years of climate and fire observations from satellites, shows that in dry years, the practice of using fire to clear forests and remove organic soil increases substantially, releasing huge amoun ... more
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