Nibbles – Page 468 – Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog

August 13, 2007

Exterminating the American bison

Advanced European tanning technology did for the buffalo. Not all the men with guns.

August 13, 2007

Ancient Irish beer recreated

Archaeologists interpret fulacht fiadh, brew ancient Irish beer, then go for curry.

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Heirloom tomatoes

American growers urged to try heirloom tomatoes.

Fish prevents malaria

Tilapia is good for you in more ways than one.

Synthetic wheat

Reconstructing bread wheat introduces novel genetic diversity.

1. Three Sisters rematriated to historical Cherokee Nation.
2. Native grains returning to Indigenous land in Australia too.
3. May need to bring back agricultural practices too, like in Peru.
4. Meanwhile, in India, farmers are trying to grow apples in new places. Go figure.
5. Anyway, seems like the IFOAM Seeds Platform might be able to help.
6. And genebanks too of course, like the Millennium Seed Bank.
7. As part of a comprehensive conservation systems, goes without saying, like in China.
8. Which also include climate-proof protected areas.
9. It worked for soybeans, after all.
10. Well, for now anyway…
Published on June 17, 2025