Jammu, January 21, (Scoop News)- APSA – 80, the wonder agri-product from Amway proved its superiority yet again in a recent study done by Sher–e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), J&K. The Study done on Apple Crop, one of the key produces of J&K, Himachal Pradesh; showed extremely great results on most commonly […]
World food problems
There are various problems associated world food scarcity. These are discussed follows- Over population Over population is one of the primary cause of food shortage in world in world. It is generally agreed that two- third of the world’s hungry are in the densely-populated countries in Asia especially in India, Bangladesh, Nepal. Pakistan, Indonesia and […]
Bug Forecast 2011: Don’t Get Bugged Out
Termites, ants and other pests thrive in moist conditions, and they’re expected to be especially prevalent across America this spring. Just how bad your pest problem will be this spring depends on several factors, including the region where you live and your most recent weather. To help potential insect victims, Dr. Bob Davis, Entomologist and […]
Innovation of the Week: For Pest Control, Following Nature’s Lead
<i>Cross posted from Worldwatch Institute’s <a href= “http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/innovation-of-the-week-for-pest-control-following-nature%E2%80%99s-lead/”>Nourishing the Planet</a>.</i> <p>It might feel counterintuitive, but the more varieties of vegetables, plants, and insects that are included in a garden, the less vulnerable any single crop becomes. Mans Lanting of <a href="http://www.etc-international.org/">ETC Foundation India</a> wrote in <i><a href="http://ileia.leisa.info/index.php?url=getblob.php&o_id=200558&a_id=211&a_seq=0">LEISA Magazine</a></i> in 2007 that the best method […]
A Conversation About Organic Agriculture with Chuck Benbrook
In this regular series we profile advisors of the Nourishing the Planet project. This week, we feature Chuck Benbrook, Chief Scientist at the Organic Center. Name: Chuck Benbrook Affiliation: The Organic Center Location: Enterprise, Oregon Bio: Dr. Charles Benbrook is Chief Scientist at the Organic Center. He worked in Washington, D.C. on agricultural policy, science […]
2010 Bug Forecast for Your City and Home: Don’t Get Bugged Out This Spring
Dr. Bob, chief entomologist with the Termite and the Ant Institute and frequent contributor to news articles about termites, ants and other pests that are common problems for homeowners throughout the United States, has released a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8eOCjzwMu4) covering the “Bug Forecast” for your city and will let you know if you should be feeling […]