Chicken Shivers
Ever get shivers when listening to certain kinds of music? Well it turns out that humans are not the only species to feel the pleasure of an emotive tune. Continue reading Chicken Shivers
Tag: research
Walter Jehne: In-Depth on the Soil Carbon Sponge
An in-depth interview with Walter Jehne, soil microbiologist and climate scientist, on the crucial Soil Carbon Sponge. Continue reading Walter Jehne: In-Depth on the Soil Carbon Sponge
Dietary Diversity, Happiness and Health
The considerable health benefits of offering grazing animals a diverse diet and allowing them to browse for the plants they favour is the ongoing focus of a Lincoln University research team. Continue reading Dietary Diversity, Happiness and Health
The Woodwide Web: Part 2
Backster started with a small experiment to pass some time, and ended up spending 40 years compiling evidence of incredible plant awareness. Continue reading The Woodwide Web: Part 2
The Woodwide Web
Suzanne Simard’s research on tree communication, now widely accepted, was initially dismissed at the time as a hippy concept. Continue reading The Woodwide Web
How Grazing Strategy impacts Ecological Processes
This article on sustainable agroecosystems by Richard Teague looks at how Regenerative Grazing Farmers manage specifically to optimise four key ecosystem functions. Research was undertaken at commercial ranch scale across North America. Continue reading How Grazing Strategy impacts Ecological Processes
Ashley Dene Research Farm Visit
Professor Pablo Gregorini has invited Organic Farmers to the Ashley Dene Research Farm at Lincoln. His research team will present on current and future research , followed by a farm walk and BBQ. HE WANTS YOUR IDEAS ON WHAT TO … Continue reading Ashley Dene Research Farm Visit
‘Straight from the Farmer’ Based Research
By carrying out numerous experiments on his own farm, and educating others on the results, Steve is providing valuable research ‘straight from the farmer’. Continue reading ‘Straight from the Farmer’ Based Research