Nibbles

Nibbles: Maori nutrition, Curry summit

“For many Pacific people, the value of food is context-specific – from a resource of simple sustenance through to a symbolic observation of respect, love and appreciation, hospitality and the honouring of guests.” Yeah but it aint working, is it. Via.
Government asked to bail out curry joints. Now that’s something I wouldn’t mind seeing my taxes going into.

Take a tour around the world’s most important cacao germplasm collection.
“[D]iversified systems were more profitable than monocropping,” but read the whole paper. You have 30 days, free.
Open source science to measure the impact of biochar.
“Pro-biochar activists can be as silly as these anti-biochar activists.” Well, duh. But thanks for explaining.
Gehry builds Panama a Museum of Biodiversity, but seems to forget about agriculture.
Kano’s fish market takes a hit.
All about rancio.

Adam Forbes updates us on his travels in Ethiopia and Peru in search of seeds. Check out his pix too.
“…sea cucumber populations across the globe, from Asia to the Galapagos, are increasingly in trouble.” Oh dear.
Satellites help reindeer herders by looking for snow melt. Sounds very cost-effective.
IFPRI says agriculture will be “dramatically” affected by climate change. Oh dear.
Keeping bees in cities.
All you ever wanted to know about taro diseases. With pic goodness! Via.
Walking London’s markets.
Navarre: “276 varieties of autochthonous apple tree have been described.”