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02/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

All the health benefits of durian fruit without having to eat it – researchers have discovered its promise as a probiotic

It may soon be possible to enjoy the health benefits of the King of Fruits without the accompanying stench of rotten eggs or the need to actually eat it. Thanks to a joint study by Chinese and Singaporean researchers, a new non-dairy probiotic drink based on fermented durian pulp could be in the works, reported […]

01/18/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Farming for conservation: Big Ag focuses on one crop while smaller farms integrate crops and livestock, which is healthier for the environment

In any endeavor, there’s the easy way, and then there’s the right way, and when it comes to farming, there is a steep price to pay in the long run for choosing the path of least resistance. Researchers from Iowa State University decided to carry out an economic analysis of various farming approaches to determine […]

07/04/2016 / By Claire Rankin

Companion planting with cannabis – a strategy that works

Companion planting is a practice that can benefit cannabis plants, whether they are grown indoors or outdoors. Monoculture means that hundreds of plants are grown in the same area as a crop, whereas companion planting means dispersing your cannabis plants among other beneficial plants for the best results. Companion planting can improve the quality of […]

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