Noam Chomsky gets it exactly right in my experience when he says that a large minority of scientists are terrified that climate change may be much worse than anyone wants to admit. — Stephen
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Day: 14/09/2010
Organic farms have better fungi and that’s a very good thing
New study from Britain’s Centre for Ecology & Hydrology concludes: Organic agriculture better for fungi that are a key to healthy ecosystems. [press release below]
This is just one of dozens of different studies that demonstrate the benefits of organic over conventional as I’ve previously posted. Despite the benefits to society organic farmers receive little government support or are marginalized in most countries. Wonder why? — Stephen
Organic farming more profitable and better than conventional systems – U of Wisconsin
Organic Agriculture Reduces Climate Change, Poverty and Hunger
Organic Provides 3X More Food Per Acre in Poor Countries – podcast
Overweight? Hungry? Blame “Hollow Food”
Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Farming practices have a significant impact on the diversity of beneficial microbial fungi known to play important roles in crop productivity, soil recovery and maintenance of healthy ecosystems, according to new research published today (14 September 2010) in the journal Environmental Microbiology. The conclusions could have important implications for the way humans manage the agricultural landscape and tackle food security issues. Continue reading
Stephen Leahy, International Environmental Journalist 