by Dave Marock | Nov 23, 2017 | Environmental, General, Sustainability
PHOTO: The Theewaterskloof Dam near Villiersdorp. As we are obsessed with building dams, groundwater is a Cinderella resource, says the writer. Picture: Henk Kruger/ANA We need to unlock more water resources and drive efficiency in our existing supplies to stimulate...
by Dave Marock | Nov 17, 2017 | General, Organic Gardening, SAMFA, Tips & Guides
Whilst most of the world’s mushroom supply comes from commercial mushroom farms, growing mushrooms is not as simple as many people believe. In fact, mushroom growing is one of the most technologically advanced and sophisticated agricultural industries in the world....
by Dave Marock | Nov 13, 2017 | Environmental, General
This report uses a comprehensive framework for studying health risks developed for The world health report 2002, which presented estimates for the year 2000. The report provides an update for the year 2004 for 24 global risk factors. It uses updated information from...
by Dave Marock | Nov 1, 2017 | SAMFA
Even though research continues to indicate that nutrient-rich, delicious mushrooms are potential allies in the fight against obesity, heart attacks and prostate cancer, three of the major health risks for men, they don’t always get the respect they deserve. But...