Monthly Archives: December 2010

New shading technology to improve greenhouse and plant microclimates interesting for drylands (Science Daily)

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

Read at : http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101228180902.htm New Technology Improves Greenhouse, Plant Microclimates ScienceDaily (Dec. 29, 2010) — A study in HortTechnology featured a new technology that improved greenhouse climates by reducing solar heat radiation and temperatures during the hot summer season. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening / Horticulture

NUE: Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency, a potential strategy for increasing crop yield (Science Daily)

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

Read at : http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101230100056.htm Crops: Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency Lessens Environmental Impact ScienceDaily (Dec. 29, 2010) — Most agricultural crops require large quantities of nitrate-rich fertilizer to realize optimal yields. The dilemma for growers is finding ways to balance the … Continue reading →

Posted in fertilizer - nutrients, food / food security, Research / science

Dry area family gardening in Mexico (Fabio RUIZ / Colotlán y sus árboles)

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

Sincere thanks to Fabio RUIZ for authorizing me to use some photos of a family garden in Colotlan, located in the northern extremity of the Mexican state of Jalisco. On Fabio’s blog : http://colotlan.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/otros-cultivos-en-el-huerto-familiar/ you will find these photos of … Continue reading →

Posted in family farming, Gardening / Horticulture, small-scale farming

Turkey’s support to develop, implement and monitor irrigation projects and train workers (Google / Today’s Zaman)

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

Read at : Google Alert – desertification http://www.todayszaman.com/news-231079-turkey-develops-irrigation-and-well-projects-for-africa.html Turkey develops irrigation and well projects for Africa Turkey continues to win the hearts of people in African countries who are struggling with hunger and water problems. The Turkish Ministry of Environment … Continue reading →

Posted in boreholes / wells, drought, irrigation

Desertification Photos (Google / Desdemona Despair)

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Read at : Google Alert – desertification Desdemona Despair: Photo gallery: 50 Doomiest Photos of 2010 By Jim The three most frequently represented events are the Pakistan flood (seven photos), the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill (ten), and desertification/ freshwater … Continue reading →

Posted in Desertification

UAE: green technology and renewable energy (Google / Emirates 247)

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Read at : Google Alert – desertification http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/uae-urged-to-tap-solar-power-2010-12-28-1.335015 UAE urged to tap solar power Emirates among states with high carbon footprint By Staff The UAE is on the list of states with high carbon footprint. Sea water desalination plants and … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate / climate change, energy/bioenergy/biofuels, solar energy, Technologies

Mongolia: desertification, deforestation due to overgrazing, inadequate water supply, air and water pollution (Google / Rising Voices)

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Read at : Google Alert – desertification http://rising.globalvoicesonline.org/blog/2010/12/28/nomad-green-mongolia-on-the-brink-of-eco-catastrophe/ Nomad Green: Mongolia On The Brink Of Eco-Catastrophe Mongolia is a land locked country with long and freezing winters and hot and drought prone summers. The Environmental problems it faces include desertification, … Continue reading →

Posted in deforestation, Desertification, Ecology - environment, land / land degradation

Niger: more than 15 in 100 youngsters suffering from acute malnutrition (UN News)

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

CHILD NUTRITION SITUATION IN NIGER REMAINS ALARMING, UN-BACKED SURVEY WARNS New York, Dec 28 2010  5:05PM Although humanitarian aid to Niger has saved the lives of tens of thousands of ill-fed children, the nutritional situation remains alarming with more than … Continue reading →

Posted in food / food security, malnutrition

How Much Food Can I Grow Around My House? (Peakmoment)

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Seen at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyVNAgrbQz4&feature=related Peak Moment 87: In summer 2006 Judy Alexander embarked on an experiment to see how much food she could grow, and how many neighbors could benefit, from the garden around her house. Check out her homegrown … Continue reading →

Posted in family farming, food / food security

A farm for the future (BBC) – (Peakmoment)

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Seen at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xShCEKL-mQ8&feature=related A Farm for the Future 01 BBC documentary on the precient global farming and food crisis, filmed in the UK. Featuring Martin Crawford (Agroforestry Research Trust), Fordhall Farm, Richard Heinberg and others. Topics covered are the … Continue reading →

Posted in food / food security, organic farming, permaculture, sustainable development