Biotechnology and Environmental Biosafety

October 26, 2009

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOSAFETY
IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION
[...]

Read the full article →

A Development Dialogue: Rainwater Harvesting in Turkana (Hardcover)

October 21, 2009

The African Sahel has one of the poorest regional economies in the world. Within it, pastoralists are particularly vulnerable because development policy has often failed to address local concerns. By contrast, the Turkana rainwater harvesting project described in the book stands out in its simplicity – a basic water-conservation technology based on priorities [...]

Read the full article →

Holiday ideas for Asturias

October 21, 2009

Part of the green coast, because of the amount of rainfall.  An autonomous region within Spain it used to be a separate kingdom during the middle ages when the country was still divided.    Despite the fact that over the last few years, the shoals of the Cantabrian Sea have been depleted somewhat, more than half [...]

Read the full article →

RainCatcher 700L Rainwater Harvesting Tank – Black

October 18, 2009

Designed by Combined Harvesters and manufactured in the U.K. based on requests from our clients, compact 700 litre capacity, 1500mm long x 500mm deep x 1000mm tall. Tank has a purpose built internal pump housing, optional strap and snap action standard tap. Easy fit 34 mm connections for rainwater diverters and filters. Fully [...]

Read the full article →

Murcia Holiday Is Sure To Offer Treats For Whole Family

October 18, 2009

Murcia is a province of Spain as an interesting excursion for everyone. Murcia hosts a variety of airports to accommodate travelers from all around the world. The host of tourist centers offer information on attractions and events and answer related questions during your stay.
This lush region is known for producing a delicious variety of fruits [...]

Read the full article →

Fresh Focus

October 18, 2009

A Standby Steps into the Limelight
Remember when gyp was just gyp? “It used to be that we never knew what we were handling,” says Gay Smith of Chrysal USA. “Now there is variety awareness.”
The change came in 1997 with the introduction of breeder and propagator of young plants for flower growers. With its [...]

Read the full article →

History Of The Pecan

October 17, 2009

Pecan trees, ‘Carya illinoinensis,’ grow in natural groves in bottom lands near rivers or lakes with nearby periodic overflowing water. Archeological remains and fossil evidence reveals that pecans were collected and stored by Indians, the original settlers and inhabitants of America, and the group now known as the “mound builders.” American Indians followed this same [...]

Read the full article →

Rainwater Harvesting: The Collection of Rainfall and Runoff in Rural Areas (Paperback)

October 15, 2009

This book emphasizes the importance of social, economic, and environmental considerations when planning and implementing projects. For rural development workers, it aims to fill the gap in existing literature on the gathering and storage of water.
(more…)

Read the full article →

Knowledge Based Economy

October 14, 2009

 
Abstract:
 
For the last two hundred years, neo-classical economics has recognised only two factors of production: labour and capital. This is now changing. Information and knowledge are replacing capital and energy as the primary wealth-creating assets, just as the latter two replaced land and labor 200 years ago. In addition, technological developments in [...]

Read the full article →

Organic Pest and Disease Control

October 13, 2009

A plant’s main enemies are pests (such as rabbits, insects, slugs and snails, and nematodes) and diseases (like fungi, bacteria, and virus). Most can be controlled using ecologically friendly methods. Rather than setting a goal of a pest-free garden, learn how to work with nature to keep problems at an acceptable level. Vigilance is the [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →