Category Archives: agricultural science

How food, or its absence, is shaping our future

Posted on 16 October 2012 by Peter Boyer

Food is looming as the next big global crisis [16 October 2012 | Peter Boyer] In the next few years, expect to see a couple of bits of human anatomy — each in its own way a useful barometer of … Continue reading →

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The battle for science

Posted on 14 February 2012 by Peter Boyer

Powerful interests in the US and Australia are seeking to silence our scientists and anaesthetise us against the impact of their findings. [14 February 2012 | Peter Boyer] Human enlightenment is a fragile thing, and don’t ever think otherwise. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Getting down and dirty: soil carbon and the future of farming

Posted on 6 September 2011 by Peter Boyer

Whatever the truth about the soil carbon debate, we have every reason to attend to the health of our rural sector. [6 September 2011 | Peter Boyer] I had a transformative experience last week from some unexpected sources. Farmers and … Continue reading →

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