Category: agriculture

Is organic farming really better for the environment?

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Andrew Rees

Photo credit Written by: Sandra Tran Organic farming is an alternative to conventional practises. It promises highly nutritious produce and

Meat the Consequences: The Impact Livestock have on our Environment

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Andrew Rees

Photo credit Written by: Emma Warmerdam Food is essential for our health and wellbeing but how do our diets impact

Deforestation in Malaysia: Killing the lungs of our planet

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Andrew Rees

Written by: Katlin Donnelly Photo credit As a home to such species rich and diverse environments Malaysia is also responsible

Impacts of invasive plants in New Zealand from a climate perspective

Posted on April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Lynda Petherick

Photo credit Written by: James Daly Invasive plants have a habit of dominating local ecosystems, dialing biodiversity back and reducing

Farming for Nature: How mimicking natural processes can feed our planet

Posted on April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 by Lynda Petherick

Photo credit Written by: Sam Rammell Current intensive livestock grazing practices. have a significant negative effect on vegetation growth and

Soil Erosion in New Zealand

Posted on April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 by Lynda Petherick

Photo credit Written by: Calvin Cameron New Zealand’s diverse landscape, lush vegetation, and expansive agricultural plains are quite literally rooted

Would you farm some mini livestock in your garage?

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by Lynda Petherick

Written by: Mika Zollner, Master of Environmental Science student Photo credit You’ve probably heard of urban farms, but what about

Clean Air for Avocados – The Price We Pay for International Goods

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by Lynda Petherick

Written by Magnus Williams, Master of Environmental Science student Photo credit Amongst all imported goods, there is a hidden cost

Wine Production and its impact on our Environment

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by Lynda Petherick

Photo credit Written by: Sheridan Collins Alcohol is a part of everyday lives for most people across the entire world,

Dryland Salinity in Australia

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by Lynda Petherick

Photo credit Written by: Katie Christison Australia is dominated by expansive deserts and thriving rainforests; harsh environments in which its

Category: agriculture

Is organic farming really better for the environment?

Meat the Consequences: The Impact Livestock have on our Environment

Deforestation in Malaysia: Killing the lungs of our planet

Impacts of invasive plants in New Zealand from a climate perspective

Farming for Nature: How mimicking natural processes can feed our planet

Soil Erosion in New Zealand

Would you farm some mini livestock in your garage?

Clean Air for Avocados – The Price We Pay for International Goods

Wine Production and its impact on our Environment

Dryland Salinity in Australia

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