Articles related to "Arable Land"

This article considers agricultural legislation that seeks to protect arable land from development and the ability of farmers to run their farms without being sued.

The 1934 Dustbowl displaced millions of people, caused countless farms to go bankrupt, created a wave of unemployment in a country already gripped by economic depression.

2006 has been named "Year of Desertification" by the U.N.

Air New Zealand is progressing in its goal to produce an environmentally sustainable aircraft fuel. Jatropha based fuel shows promise as a replacement for jet fuel.

Alternative fuel for cars is not a choice between growing food or producing ethanol, one expert says. Ethanol gas can be produced from cellulosic crop residue and waste.

British America stumbled along, making numerous mistakes. But, somehow, she managed to expand, creating one settlement after another.

In the middle of fighting the First World War, Russia also experienced one of the most significant revolutions of modern times and was soon plunged into civil war

The Afghan War was the USSR's "one-quarter Vietnam" in terms of soldiers killed and costs. But unlike the US after the Vietnam War, the USSR was unable to bounce back.

The Amalfi Coast and Sorrento are justly proud of their gastronomy, based on home grown quality products and skills handed down through generations.

In 1954 the CIA overthrew the democratically elected president of Guatemala, Jacobo Arbenz Guzman. In doing so, they paved the way for decades of unchecked violence.

Among indigenous tribes there are two predominant mythologies with respect to a central creator spirit.

Early in the 2nd millennium B.C.E., a series of disasters, or perhaps one cataclysmic event, may have brought an end to the thriving Indus-Saraswati River Valley Culture.

Replacing gasoline with biofuels offers a means towards energy independence. More eco-friendly than traditional sources of energy, biofuels do have environmental impacts.

With Zimbabwe just coming out of another major election tension increases between President Mugabe and the international community.

For an ideal garden shrub, nothing beats the vivid Hypericum. An easy to grow plant, with plenty varieties to choose from, Hypericum adds summer sunshine to all gardens.

Municipalities concerned with achieving more sustainable development are deploying smart growth principles to achieve their goals.

Besides being healthy and compassionate, there are also many environmental benefits to choosing a plant-based diet. Reducing meat consumption helps the planet!

The Island of Malta is a World Heritage Site. Historic buildings, picturesque villages, and a dramatic coastline make Malta a perfect place for a painting holiday.

The Goddess Hathor bestowed many blessings; remembering at least five of them at all times kept at bay the `gateway sin' of ingratitude.

Where the Hittites an invading warrior race that conquered the Land of Hatti or where they one of the indigenous peoples of Anatolia? New research sheds some light.

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. This unique method has numerous advantages and has the ability to solve the food problems of the world.

By the mid-1990's North Korea was on the brink of collapse, unable to feed his starving population Kim Jong-il announced a new 'army first' policy prioritising supplies.

Morgan Tsvangirai set out to remove and replace Robert Mugabe as Zimbabwean leader. After 10 years of trying he became prime minister to his nemesis. How did that happen?

Susan Allison (nee Moir) was author of considerable importance through her recollections of 19th century life in the Similkameen and Okanagan Valley settlements.

After years of developing chemical feeds, hormones and pesticides to increase the amount of food we farm, isn't it time we went back to growing as nature intended?

Uganda hiking trips include Mt. Elgon, a mountain threatened by illegal farming and poaching. A conservation project unites foreign hikers, local guides, and managers.

A world of unchecked emissions may see a 4C rise in average global temperatures by 2060. Gwynne Dyer examines what this four degree world really means.