The crisis of the disappearing bees is one that people at large remain largely oblivious to or unconcerned about. Since the early observations of CCD (Colony Collapse Disorder) around the world, bee keepers and scientists have been trying their hardest to find a reasoning behind the phenomenon. However, as with any environmental issue the issueContinueContinue reading “Bees, Neonics and the future of food”
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The Importance of interdisciplinarity, Cross-Disciplinarity and Multidisciplinarity in Education
When I began this blog a couple of months ago I set out my stance as a proponent of interdisciplinarity in education. I am a student of history although I am increasingly discovering that it is environmental history, and related areas, that specifically interests me. Environmental history, as a discipline, has grown to involve knowledgeContinueContinue reading “The Importance of interdisciplinarity, Cross-Disciplinarity and Multidisciplinarity in Education”
Next generation interested in food?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=F7Id9caYw-Y In the UK and US we are constantly told in the press that we fail in what should be an obligation to educate children about food production, manufacture, cooking and consumption. Even if you don’t fully agree with what 11 year old Birke Baehr says in this TEDx lecture you have to admire hisContinueContinue reading “Next generation interested in food?”
Farmers Apprentice
Farmers Apprentice I have just watched the whole series of this competition from start to finish. Superbly made and following the aspirations of 10 talented and driven young people, I highly recommend anyone who is interested in the future of the industry watches this. Very inspiring. Click the title of this post to watch theContinueContinue reading “Farmers Apprentice”
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