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Renewable energy ‘natural fit’ with farming
Renewable energy has a natural fit with managing land for agricultural production, according to Dr Jonathan Scurlock, National Farmers Union (NFU) chief advisor on renewable energy. Speaking to BBC Farming Today, Dr Scurlock noted that there has been increased interest from farmers in utilising their land for renewable energy, particularly with solar photovoltaics (PV).“In the … Continue reading
Natural sequence farming could affect global climate change
ScienceDaily (Mar. 15, 2011) — Improving land management and farming practices in Australia could have an effect on global climate change, according to a study published in the International Journal of Water.Natural Sequence Farming is a descriptor used when sustainable agriculture mimics the once highly efficient functions of the Australian landscape. NSF pioneer Peter Andrews … Continue reading
Algae Farming Technology for Florida Bio Diesel BioFuel Fuel Production Green Technology
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GM crops could reduce climate impact of farming, claims scientist
Latest news 11 June 2010 Genetically modified (GM) crops will play an important role in reducing farming’s impact on the environment. This is the view of Dr Helen Ferrier, the chief science and regulatory affairs advisor to the National Farmers Union (NFU). Dr Ferrier said: “Science and research in both public and private sectors is … Continue reading
Caltech Researchers Find Schooling Fish Offer New Ideas for Wind Farming
byJohn R. Weiner, CaltechPublished: 2010-05-28 California, United States –The quest to derive energy from wind may soon be getting some help from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) fluid-dynamics expert John Dabiri View the Original article
Wind could be next great farming subsidy
Wind turbines placed on Texas farmland collectively offer a 781.5-megawatt capacity. (Credit:E.ON Climate & Renewables) Puget Sound Energy announced Wednesday it’s beginning construction of its 343-megawatt Lower Snake River Wind Project in Garfield County, Wash. The project will consist of 149 jumbo 2.3-megawatt wind turbines that will come from wind turbine manufacturer Siemens. When fully … Continue reading