The climate change wars are burning hot in Canberra as the major political parties takes aim at each other over emissions. However, we can learn from New Zealand, where methane that cattle produce is the primary target as a key climate change solution.
Posts tagged #climate change
Bushfires, Dust Bowls, Climate Change and Natural Climatic Cycles - A Unique Perspective
Why is the Australian bush in this crisis and heartbreak? Is climate change to blame or not? This article offers a unique point of view you may never have heard of before. Natural climatic cycles are indeed at play, but they are not what you would expect…
Consumer-Connected and Industry-Connected Farmers, and the Nature of Disruption
Where will farmers get the best value? Consumer-connected farmers overseas are getting a good deal, because the direct relationship means consumers ask farmers to produce unadulterated food in pasture-based systems, and both enjoy the benefits.
Ending the War on Artisan Cheese and the Movement to Protect Integrity and Secure Access
There is a growing movement to appreciate and protect artisan cheese heritage, against the pressure to industrialise, and the foisting of restrictive food safety regulations ill-suited to the needs, and conditions of small-scale dairy producers.
What is Climate Change? A Unique Perspective and Overview.
The Global Strike 4 Climate took place in 110 towns and cities across Australia. Greta is calling for ‘system change not climate change’ as well, and recognises that changes to political, economic and social systems are essential.
Bush Summit 2019, Climate Change and Regeneration in Australia
Drought-stricken farmers and their neighbours in country communities may not have heard exactly what they wanted from the PM, but Scott Morrison did make some significant statements that the media did not pick up on in their reporting.
The Rise of Milk Substitutes: how can dairy producers respond?
At the recent Oxford Real Farming Conference dairy farmer Christine Page from Smiling Tree Farm, gave a great presentation as part of the The Rise of Milk Substitutes: how can dairy producers respond? session.
Ecosystem Collapse and Climate Change in Australia
The Global Soil Health Challenge call on governments to put systems in place to put atmospheric carbon back into the soil, however Australian politicians do not seem interested.
Soil ecology and nutrient-dense food
"Most of the diseases are nutritionally related to the fact that we don't have the trace elements in our bodies that we need for our immune systems to work. The reasons why we don't have the trace elements is because our soils are not functioning anymore..."
