agriculture

Interesting article from the BBC on how the South American Anagyrus lopezi parasitic wasp was used to control cassava pests in Africa and more broadly on the benefits and dangers of the use of biological control agents in agriculture. The tiny parasitic wasp that saved an industry

I remember someone posting a concept for an exotic farm/zoo where exotic meats (ostrich) were served. Well, it turns out there is an exotic farm in Windsor, Nova Scotia which more or less does that. Here's a news article about it: From farm to plate: Martock meat business and agri-zoo offering...