Articles related to "Monoculture"

Our reliance on the Western Honeybee to pollinate many food crops inevitably exposes the bees to predators, diseases and our own attempts to control other insects.

There are many aspects of nature that benefit the human race, but is it really mankind that is in control of supply and demand, or is it nature?

Hunger in modern Africa is a direct result of Africa's contact with Europe since the 15th century. This disrupted African agriculture in favor of capitalist monoculture.

Despite intensive research, no one cause for catastrophic loss of bees worldwide has been found. Many combinations of factors appear to result in colony collapse disorder

Weeds can be a valid aspect of organic garden design by providing a refuge for insect predators. These beneficial insects can help rid the garden of pests.

Critics oppose GMOs for their effects on pesticide use and effectiveness, their relationship to monocultures, their effects on developing nations, and health concerns.

Agricultural methods are more about the ease of using machines and less to do with gaining maximum production. Smart choice of plants helps us to redress this balance.

Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.

Sinharaja rainforest in South West Sri Lanka is a prime area of rainforest that has high rainfall encouraging new species of birds, plants, insects and mammals.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) promotes seasonal cooking with a weekly delivery of fresh tasty produce and many other healthy advantages.

Organic gardening uses cultivating practices that benefit the plants, thus avoiding artificial commercial remedies. One of those practices is companion planting.

Warm and Safe quilt batting is naturally flame retardant. Made from eucalyptus fiber, this isn't 100% green.

Avoiding chemical products and working with nature, instead of against it, can result in a lush green carpet that's healthier for people, pets, and the environment.

Traditional healing methods based on local native plants have come back into use throughout the world while increasing land use is reducing botanical biodiversity.

There is no American National Insect, although The Monarch Butterfly has been considered by Congress.

A fictional idea of what the future might be like if native genocide and western mono-culturalism are allowed to continue unchecked. Sobering.

Human behaviour affects the planet in many ways, some intentional and others accidental.

Wildlife habitat restoration project demonstrates land management to encourage bobwhite quail and other wildlife.

Rain Gardens lower landscape maintenance time and costs while filtering and infiltrating water to improve water quality.

There's a strange lack of activity in the 'natural' world: The sun is shining and the blossoms are blooming... but where are all the honeybees? And why does it matter?

Grasshoppers are common garden pests in the summer months, feeding on flower and vegetable gardens. Use organic and natural pest control methods to stop these insects.

Efficient farming can damage the environment in a number of ways, but we are becoming aware of some of the problems we have caused. Maybe we can do better in the future?

Flowering plants rely heavily on bees for their survival via pollination, and many bee species are endangered. An overview of the current honeybee colony crisis.

The Slow Food Movement works together with Community Supported Agriculture. Creston CSA grain growers are throwing a huge party to celebrate their 1st year CSA success.

Using natural herbicides may require a little more elbow grease, but are much safer in the long run.

Nosema apis has long been known as an intestinal parasite of European honeybees. Nosema ceranae seems to be new and may be causing colony collapse disorder.

For many organic gardeners, the lawn comprises the largest growing space on the property. Grow a natural lawn without pesticides or herbicides.

Innovation is often seen as an activity focussed on product development, however, a truly innovative business should strive for creativity across the whole enterprise.

Hawkweed, plantain,and the dreaded dandelion: nuisance plants that people trying to cultivate a flawless lawn are constantly battling. Why are weeds so difficult to beat?

Anthony D. Barnosky explains that climate change is changing nature fundamentally and that we are headed toward an extinction phase that will include our species.

The exploding power of mobile devices and networks and the value of the data they carry means that criminals will shift their focus, at least partly, from wired networks.

Through the use of organically acceptable garden practises, pests and diseases can be minimised, by adopting an holistic approach through Integrated Pest management.

When It Came from Outer Space was released in 1953, the one thing more compelling than its 3-D photography was its recasting of the scientist from mad man to hero.