Cows are our Friends
In this interesting article, Phyllis looks at the much wider picture in the discussion on cows and the environment, and gets to the heart of the matter. Continue reading Cows are our Friends
Tag: pollution
Agricultural Plastic Pollution and Food Safety
With the constant use of plastics in farming, much of it single-use and often buried or burnt, our soils are full of microplastics, threatening our food safety with pathogens. Continue reading Agricultural Plastic Pollution and Food Safety
Introduction to Agnihotra
Agnihotra is a Vedic Hindu practise using fire and ash, which claims to heal the atmosphere and replenish the nutrients necessary for healthy, organically grown crops. Continue reading Introduction to Agnihotra
Urgent Action Needed for Soil Pollution
With fertile soil now being lost at a rate of 24bn tonnes a year, pollution of the world’s soils will only get worse if urgent action isn’t taken, concludes a new UN report. And this will have a devastating effect on our fragile ecosystems and human health. Continue reading Urgent Action Needed for Soil Pollution
Online Launch of the Global Assessment of Soil Pollution
‘Towards Zero pollution: Launch of the Global Assessment of Soil Pollution’
A webinar hosted by the United Nations Global Soil Partnership. Continue reading Online Launch of the Global Assessment of Soil Pollution
Dr. Alistair Humphrey: ODPG Conference Spotlight
Dr Humphrey is a Medical Officer of Health in Canterbury and, as such, he deals with a wide range of health issues. One of these is the correlation between high rates of nitrates found in the water supply and the incidence of bowel cancer, which he’ll be talking about at our Regenerative Farming Conference in March. Continue reading Dr. Alistair Humphrey: ODPG Conference Spotlight
The Freshwater Public Relations War
“A common thread in these campaigns is that they originate from economically powerful industries at a time when public scrutiny of their activities is high.” Continue reading The Freshwater Public Relations War
Recommended Viewing: ‘The Regenerators’
‘The Regenerators: A Better Way to Farm’ is an inspirational short film showcasing New Zealand farmers leading the way with regenerative techniques to save our rivers from pollution and contamination. Continue reading Recommended Viewing: ‘The Regenerators’
Study: Organic Farming Helps Curb Nitrogen Pollution
This research shows that rather than converting benign nitrogen into polluting nitrogen, organic farming practices overwhelmingly recycle reactive nitrogen instead of introducing new reactive nitrogen into our environment. Continue reading Study: Organic Farming Helps Curb Nitrogen Pollution