Mycorrhizae: The Plant Messiah

by Jared O'Loughlin on October 26, 2009 There are countless articles on blogs and in magazines ranting about organic fertilizers or “the next big thing” in sustainable agriculture. But what is sustainable agriculture all about? Pardon the pun, but I feel it means a return to our roots.Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mycorrhizae (pronounced my-core-rye-zuh), a little fungus that could be a messiah for farmers all over the United States–but most just don’t know it yet.Invading the roots of mor

GM crops must be grown in Britain, Royal Society says

Telegraph 21.10.2009 By Louise GrayBritish farmers must cultivate a new generation of genetically modified (GM) “supercrops” to prevent a global food crisis, the UK’s leading scientists have said.In the most comprehensive report on the future of British agriculture in a generation, the Royal Society warned that millions of people face starvation in coming decades because of population growth and climate change.The report called for a “new revolution in agriculture” that brings together tradition

Big Island Live agriculture talk show with Jon Biloon every week

Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. HST Master Gardener Jon Biloon discusses agriculture and politics on www.Bigislandlive.com. Jon will take questions from the home audience during the broadcast. For the past few decades Mr. Biloon has taught guerilla gardening techniques and consulted farmers on a wide variety of issues.

Should Farmers Do Business With Greenhouse Manufacturers?

The ancient people of Egypt did farming using a good irrigation system and proper sunlight to make the crops grow. This practice still continues today which has served as the backbone of the agricultural industry. Since the weather, insects and diseases threaten the crops throughout the year; this has prompted scientists and farmers to use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides to sustain crop production. Recent studies have shown that this does more harm than good since the ingredients f

Urban Right-to-Farm Laws

One of the things I’ve been saying for a long time is that we’re going to need to address zoning questions early in the process of adaptation. In an increasing number of rural areas, “Right-to-Farm” laws are in effect - that is, there are laws that protect farmers who are engaged in the normal practice of agriculture, when suburbanization or urbanization enters the picture. The assumption is that if it is part of the normal practice of agriculture, the neighbors can’t complain. Now obviousl

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