When Mark and Nat Albert relocated from Sydney to Queensland to pursue Mark’s dream of growing the hottest chili in the world, they were looking for a farm with perfect growing conditions. But much like his beloved Carolina reaper chilies, Mr Albert has found the Queensland weather can a little bumpy, underestimated, and too spicy … Read more
When Italian missionary Matteo Ricci arrived in China in 1583, he carried a mission with him: to forge a bridge for cultural exchanges between the West and the East that could change the course of history. Ricci achieved success, his arrival marking the beginning of the spread of Western books and art in the late … Read more
Also in this series: Let’s Share The man in a grey puffer jacket strolls into Lonsdale Quay Market with his sunglasses on. As he walks through the food court, past a handful of customers enjoying their lunches on a Monday in December, he doesn’t break his stride. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select … Read more
Patricia Damery has a book out about Napa Valley, her Mount Veeder ranch, local winery and vineyard growth battles, biodynamic farming, her husband’s battle with dementia — and links she finds among all of this. “Fruits of Eden,” subtitled “Field Notes, Napa Valley 1991-2021,” is a personal book. It’s also about trying to influence the … Read more
It’s a topic that has captured the hearts and minds of internet users all over the globe: How did the Australian Army lose a war to a bunch of flightless birds? But the Great Emu War, spanning just over a month in 1932, was serious business. After World War I, many returned Australian servicemen were given … Read more
Soil and Water District Supervisors member Hughes speaks to lawmakers at D.C. tree lighting ceremony Watauga Democrat
Farmer Brendan Hoyle has found a way to smash destructive bugs and keep his delicious strawberries organic — and he’s glad it sucks. Key points: Brendan Hoyle runs an industrial sized bug vacuum over his strawberry fields If used at the right time, it sucks up to 90 per cent of fruit flies off the plants … Read more
ANOTHER OPINION: Climate book emphasizes Hoosier spirit, resilience Goshen News
When the students at Hermidale Public School in western New South Wales planted 85 hectares of wheat at the beginning of the year, harvest seemed a lifetime away. Key points: Hermidale Public School has harvested an 85-hectare wheat crop It yielded about 170 tonnes of wheat, enough to make 290,000 loaves of bread Money from the sale of … Read more
From a hatched egg to the table in just six weeks, today’s meat chickens grow much faster and bigger than the birds that were eaten in our grandparents’ youth — but it’s not because of added hormones. Key points: Hormones and steroids have not been used in Australia’s meat chicken industry for more than 60 years The myth that … Read more