Monthly Archives: May 2011

Gadam sorghum in semi-arid regions of eastern Kenya (IPS)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Read at : http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55737 Sorghum Proving Popular with Kenyan Farmers By Isaiah Esipisu MAKUENI DISTRICT, Kenya, May 23, 2011 (IPS) – Gadam sorghum was introduced to semi-arid regions of eastern Kenya as a way for farmers to improve their food … Continue reading →

Posted in food / food security

The future of Brazil’s Amazon Jungle (IPS)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Read at : http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55788 A Dark Day for Brazil’s Amazon Jungle By Fabiana Frayssinet RIO DE JANEIRO, May 25, 2011 (IPS) – The same day that the lower house of the Brazilian Congress approved a reform of the forestry code … Continue reading →

Posted in deforestation

Europe is facing a hungry future (IPS)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Read at : http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55792 Europe Sowing the Seeds of Hunger By Stephen Leahy LEIPZIG, Germany, May 26, 2011 (IPS) – Europe is facing a hungry future unless it changes agricultural policies and makes farmers the main participants in agriculture research, … Continue reading →

Posted in food / food security

Introduction of the macadamia nut tree from Australia (IPS)

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Read at : http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55800 Macadamia Trees Offer Lifeline to Small Farmers By Elizabeth Eames Roebling On a small holding of one hectare, a farmer can plant about 200 trees, for an anticipated first harvest price of 2,500 dollars. SANTO DOMINGO, … Continue reading →

Posted in afforestation, food / food security

Libya’s enormous aquatic reserves could potentially become a new weapon of choice (IPS)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Read at : http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55817 Water Emerges as a Hidden Weapon By Simba Russeau CAIRO, May 27, 2011 (IPS) – Libya’s enormous aquatic reserves could potentially become a new weapon of choice if government forces opt to starve coastal cities that … Continue reading →

Posted in conflicts, Water

Fewer funds for the rest of Africa ? (IPS)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Read at : http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55828 ‘Arab Spring Could Lead to African Drought’ By A.D.McKenzie DEAUVILLE, France, May 28, 2011 (IPS) – Stressing that there is only so much money to go around, development experts worry that the aid package the Group … Continue reading →

Posted in sustainable development

Charcoal business with significant effect on the environment (Google / allAfrica)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Read at : Google Alert – desertification http://allafrica.com/stories/201105270332.html Nigeria: Borno – Sudden Windfall for Charcoal Merchants Yahaya Ibrahim 27 May 2011 Maiduguri — Millions of households across Nigeria have gone through difficulties following the scarcity of kerosene which plagued the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecology - environment, energy/bioenergy/biofuels

You are hungry and you lack land to cultivate, don’t despair (Google / Sioiux City Journal)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Read at : Google Alert – container gardening http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/article_a3abb89e-4867-5825-a6f1-db70dbafc52f.html Vegetable gardening for small spaces By Margaret Murphy ISU Extension-Woodbury County | am always encouraging people to vegetable garden. I think it is good for the person, the planet, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in container/bottle gardening, food / food security, vertical gardening

Recommended to all the hungry families in drought affected countries (Google / Seattle Times)

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Read at :Google Alert – container gardening http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2015168891_herbgarden28.html Joys of a portable herb garden Tips on growing herbs in containers. By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va A portable herb garden that you harvest year round is a … Continue reading →

Posted in container/bottle gardening, food / food security

Growing pomegranate saplings (Punica granatum)

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Videos seen at : http://youtu.be/-qfQ3_N7S6Y Secret Pomegranate Seeding Trick! How to Seed a Pomegranate with NO mess! Pomegranates are a delicious winter treat, but many people are afraid of the mess or simply don’t know how to get the seeds … Continue reading →

Posted in agroforestry, food / food security, Forestry, fruit trees