SPECIAL REPORT ON AGRICULTURE: REALIZING AFRICA’S POTENTIAL August 19-2013 With unprecedented interest in African agriculture, business and governments are moving towards harnessing the continent’s vast potential. What will be the game-changing innovations for African agriculture? How can financing for the sector be unlocked? With comment and insight from leading decision-makers in business, policy and development, and […]
Growing micro greens in a container August 19-2013 I have been going out and harvesting my little mini-greens for my salad, and I love how delicious they are at that size. And when you snip off the leaves, they just grow a new one and keep on producing. Tiny basil plants are awesome for this, […]
Gardening Can Help Beat Depression August 17-2013 Every year, some 230 million prescriptions for antidepressants are filled, making them one of the most-prescribed drugs in the United States. Despite this, the incidence of all forms of depression is now at 10 percent, according to 2012 statistics, and the number of Americans diagnosed with depression increases by about […]
India Declares Dolphins Non-Human Persons, Bans Holding Them in Captivity August 17-2013 Cetaceans should be regarded as non-human persons with their own rights and therefore it is morally unacceptable to keep them in captivity – this is the new ruling by the Government of India, which in a landmark decision has taken an important first […]
FDA Admits Factory Farmed Chicken Contains Cancerous Arsenic, Source of Arsenic is Shocking August 17-2013 After years of sweeping the issue under the rug and hoping no one would notice, the FDA has now finally admitted that chicken meat sold in the USA contains arsenic, a cancer-causing toxic chemical that’s fatal in high doses. But the […]
Modern Agriculture is Killing Humanity, Here is the Cure August 16-2013 The consensus in anthropology used to be that cities were possible because of agriculture, however this consensus is now shifting. Evidence has been found which indicates that cultures began to create idols out of certain people, deities, animals, etc. and started to construct monuments to […]
10 Reasons to Buy Organic August 16-2013 Organic foods and products are the fastest growing items in America’s grocery carts. Thirty million households, comprising 75 million people, are now buying organic foods, clothing, body care, supplements, pet food, and other products on a regular basis. Fifty-six percent of U.S. consumers say they prefer organic foods.
Vertical Farm Concept is a Green Gateway for Chicago August 16-2013 This towering eco high-rise offers a green gateway to the city of Chicago that includes a large vertical farm, mixed-use towers, and a residential tower all tied together by a series of sky bridges. Envisioned by a student at the Illinois Institute of Technology, the project […]
34 Medical Studies for the Skeptic Confirming that Cannabis Can Cure Cancer August 16-2013 The sometimes wild sounding claims about cannabis curing cancer are frequently dismissed as conspiracy talk or quackery. After all, if cannabis actually cured cancer, wouldn’t it be used in modern medicine? Wouldn’t doctors prescribe this to their patients? Wouldn’t cannabis be […]
Rolling out a new kind of farmers’ market A Kansas city program aimed at making fresh produce cheaper and more accessible has now launched a mobile market. The Beans and Greens mobile market is like a grocery store on wheels. “We can park this thing anywhere in Kansas City and serve people,” said Eugene Brown, […]
Top 5 Foods and Herbs To Control Cholesterol August 16-2013 Millions take statin drugs to help lower their cholesterol, making it one of the most popular classes of prescription drugs on the market today, but like most prescription medications, these drugs are often unnecessary. Whether your health is at the top of its game or not, […]
How To Grow A Salad Garden For The Whole Family August 16-2013 A bowl of fresh salad greens is always a welcome addition for dinner. Growing your own lettuce is a snap. You will get the freshest, tastiest and most nutritious greens, and you can have a constant supply for many months out of the […]
The World’s First Commercial Vertical Farm Opens in Singapore August 16-2013 The dense metropolis of Singapore is now home to the world’s first commercial vertical farm! Built by Sky Greens Farms, the rising steel structure will help the city grow more food locally, reducing dependence on imported produce. The new farm is able to produce 1 ton of fresh veggies every other […]
Microgreens have up to 40 times more vital nutrients than mature plants August 16-2013 They may be tiny, but a new study shows trendy microgreens punch well above their weight when it comes to nutrition. Researchers found microgreens like red cabbage, cilantro, and radish contain up to 40 times higher levels of vital nutrients than their […]
Cotton trading resumes August 16-2013 Local cotton markets witnessed some trading, as this was the first working day on Monday after Eid holidays, a dealer said. “Cotton markets have started returning to normal trading after observing Eid holidays,” a broker at the Karachi Cotton Exchange said, adding that the trade turnover of cotton will gradually […]
Last date for filing IT returns extended till Sept 30 August 16-2013 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) here on Wednesday announced extension in the last date for filing of final income tax returns and statements for the tax year 2013 till September 31, 2013. According to the Income Tax Circular 07/2013 issued here […]
Bee Faithful? Plant-pollinator Relationships Compromised when Bees Decline August 15-2013 Remove even one bumblebee species from an ecosystem and the effect is swift and clear: Pollination is less effective, and plants produce significantly fewer seeds. This according to research published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that focuses on the […]
5 Facts Bottled Water Corporations Don’t Want You to Know August 14-2013 Everywhere you go, you see bottled water for sale. It’s certainly convenient. But is it really “better”? Here are five facts that say No, bottled water is not the better choice. 5: There is no difference between tap water and most bottled water brands. […]
Agro-Culture Field Day: Research-Based Proof Of Performance August 14-2013 In the world of plant fertility, the proof is always in the pudding, as witnessed on a recent tour of Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer’s 631-acre St. Johns, MI-based research farm. Initially launched in 1994 as a 30-acre research plot, St. Johns, MI-based manufacturer Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer’s (ACLF) […]
Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers manufactures and markets a complete line of balanced fertilizer products. August 14-2013 Unsurpassed application flexibility and all around research proven performance, these proprietary formulations of Macro and micro nutrients, secondary elements, supplimental nutritionals, and specialty products , are truly unique to the fertilizer industry reflecting our commitment to “Responsible Nutrient Management”.