Recent articles by Simon Webster
Fruit flies buzzing on organic diet
Fruit flies fed organic food are healthier than those fed more conventional food.
Seed savers take a stand
Sharing seeds has never been easier, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
We’ve got the power
As households continue to embrace solar panels, scientists have shown that Australia could run on 100 per cent renewable power, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
All the dirt on the Emmys
The Aussie gardening show for kids, dirtgirlworld, is up for an Emmy, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Climate change causes angry summer
Recent extreme weather is a taste of things to come, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
Premature alpaca survives storm
An untimely arrival has a tricky start to life, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Organic farming and mining go head-to-head
There’s good news and bad news in the forecasts for this year’s fastest growing industries, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Weeds are the final straw for CSIRO
Scientists have come up with a weed mat that biodegrades and improves soil, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Josh tackles 10-star homes
Josh Byrne has started a bold new building project, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Organic farming takes on climate change
Organic methods and mixed farming practices sequester carbon in soil, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Malay hen is on her game
A hen from a much-maligned breed is proving a great surrogate mum, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Organics growing up
Certified organics is becoming increasingly mainstream, but there is a downside, SIMON WEBSTER reports.