17 July 2014 The second edition of the book “GMO Myths and Truths” by Earth Open Source released earlier this year tackles the claims by the biotech industry on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and presents the truth with hard evidence. Written by genetic engineers, 34 ‘myths’ relating to GM techniques, science and regulation, health effects, […]
F. William Engdahl Global Research, May 20, 2014 “Control the oil, and you control nations. Control the food, and you control the people.”* -Henry Kissenger “Seeds of Destruction: The Hidden Agenda of Genetic Manipulation” by F. William Engdahl is a skillfully researched book that focuses on how a small socio-political American elite seeks to establish […]
What you can expect from the workshop? The workshop will discuss the art of composting and simplify the science behind it. You will discover the basics of backyard composting learn how to turn your kitchen waste and scraps into earthy rich compost to use as manure or mulch in your garden. The workshop will be […]
The Organic Mela is a once in two-months event organised by the public interest group Thanal and the Organic Bazaar – an outlet run as a farmers-consumers group initiative. This time, on display and sale are very rare traditional rice varieties such as Navara, Mullankazhama, Wyanadan Thondi, Gandashala, Urunnikazhama, Kuruva, Thavalakannan, Kuttadan all from Kerala. […]
July 9, 2014 During summer, the field is ploughed and furrows (one foot depth) are made. When it rains the water stays back in each of the furrows and sinks into the soil. Fast changing climatic pattern, untimely rains and prolonged dry spells are creating problems for agriculture.
London July 11, 2014 Long-term exposure to pesticides harms bees’ ability to forage for pollen and may be changing their choices of which flowers to visit, a new study has found. Scientists used Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which are similar to those used by courier firms to track parcels, to monitor the day-to-day behaviour of […]
By Matt McGrath, 9 July 2014 The widespread use of a type of insecticide that has been blamed for honeybee deaths is linked to a marked decline in bird numbers in Europe, a report says. Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid chemical, is widely used in agriculture to exterminate pests. Dutch scientists say their data shows that […]
Mahamudra is hosting a millet festival as a way of promoting good health among everyone. They are extremely healthy, gluten free and are excellent substitutes for other grains. Sample dishes like Neer Moru, Kaikari, Dhaniya Soup, Burnt Corn Salad, Cheesy Millet Balls, Coriander and Millet Rice, Millet Coconut Rice, Ragi Halwa, Samai Payasam and other […]
Raju Das SHILLONG, July 12 Eyeing a fair chunk from the Rs 100 crore earmarked for organic farming in the Union Budget for the North East, Meghalaya has said that its programmes on organic farming is unlike any other government schemes being run in the NE. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said that Meghalaya has been […]
New findings – organic crops, such as fruit, vegetables and cereals, and crop-based foods are up to 60% higher in a number of key antioxidants than non-organic crops. The findings shatter the myth that how we farm does not affect the quality of the food we eat. A landmark paper to be published in the […]