I was surprised to find an animal right’s activist piece on ABC Open, called ‘Art from the cattleman’s daughter’ Author Jo Frederiks asks: ‘Animal equality: why are some more equal than others’? Excellent question! Which leads on to: – Why do animal rights activists fail to support measures to exterminate feral species (cats & foxes […]
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Why are some animals more equal than others?
May 22nd, 20172018 Farm tour of Ireland, Wales, England & Scotland – F.A.Q.
May 13th, 2017Have you ever dreamt of a relaxing trip around Britain’s iconic rural landscapes – off the beaten track as well as to famous locations? En route enjoying great food and interesting conversations with locals involved in agriculture, as well as other farmers on the tour? Then I have the ideal journey for you! Below are […]
Just how much does the weather affect our behaviour and outlook?
March 10th, 2017Earlier this week, I completely lost my mojo. There was no obvious explanation for it. Had I just scoffed six roast chickens? Run a marathon? Been up all night? No to all of the above. The only reason I could think of was the weather. This wet season has been a particular disappointment – usually […]
Care for the environment – like charity – must begin at home
February 12th, 2017Pheasant coucals are one of Australia’s most splendid birds. They are quirky characters with disproportionally long tails, a habit of engaging in disorganised, ungainly dances in bare spaces that include roads, and a hauntingly memorable call. I heard a pheasant coucal long before I ever saw one, several decades ago, in the thick vegetation lining […]
Meat eating is good for human health & livestock can be good for the environment
November 25th, 2016Below are a variety of research/study sources from around the world plus some well thought out personal opinion pieces that refute misinformation portrayed as truth by those intent on eradicating all meat from the menu. Please note more references are added to this blog post as they are discovered, and sometimes links to articles may be broken, […]
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October 24th, 2016In case you’ve clicked on any website pages and found them blank or received an error message – please note that we are working on updates until mid November. New pages are in the throes of being added, and some old pages amalgamated or deleted. Apologies for any inconvenience. (For anyone who is unaware – […]