Initiative by all the major players in agriculture and farming to push our industry as career options.
The workforce in our industry is getting older. There is a need for new entrants especially into working on farms.
Have a read, you may be inspired. You may be that inspiration.
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/23/03/2012/132111/Farming-initiative-steps-up-push-for-new-entrants.htm
With all the talk of Roundup resistant weeds, especially blackgrass, I think its worth looking into how the problem has come about.
This link from US is very informative, and well worth viewing.
Harnessing sunlight. Photosynthesis.
Two processes that go hand in hand in all life for all time. Scientists are now trying to find new ways of utilizing the suns rays.
Makes sense , don’t you think?
Interesting article from The Guardian on how GMO could help to reduce obesity.
I notice this is written by the Environment reporter, a change in the direction of reporting?
http://m.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/13/gm-food-genetically-modified-obesity?cat=environment&type=article
Is this the thin end of the wedge or just a few farms affected? In many ways the reasons why are not important anymore. There are now round-up resistant weeds.
What next?
As ever I make no comment Whether I agree with this but its a good article.
http://m.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/09/gm-food-public-concern?cat=environment&type=article
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