Mark Farmer

Our permaculture editor and teacher, Mark Farmer, completed his Permaculture Design Certificate with the legendary teacher Geoff Lawson at Permaculture Noosa in 1997. Our Farmer has lived on two land-sharing co-ops & maintained permaculture-based gardens ever since.

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Integrated Pest Management: Sustainable Agriculture

Integrated Pest Management:A Sustainable Approach to Agriculture Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable and environmentally conscious approach to managing pests in agricultural systems. Unlike conventional pest control methods that rely heavily on chemical pesticides, IPM...

How to Manage Wildlife: Encourage and Discourage Strategies

Wildlife Management in Permaculture:Encouragement and Discouragement Strategies Permaculture, with its emphasis on sustainable and holistic agricultural practices, inherently integrates wildlife management into its design principles. A well-managed wildlife system not only supports biodiversity but also contributes...

Use of Animals in Pest Control: A Permaculture Approach

Use of Animals in Pest Control: A Permaculture Approach Permaculture, a holistic and sustainable approach to agriculture, encourages the integration of various natural pest control methods to maintain a healthy and productive ecosystem. One of the key...

Herbs and Plants That Repel Insects: A Permaculture Approach

Herbs and Plants That Repel Insects: A Permaculture Approach Permaculture, a sustainable and holistic approach to agriculture and gardening, emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem balance. One of the fundamental principles of permaculture is mixed planting,...

A Rare Opportunity to Smell the Corpse Flower Bloom

A Once-in-a-Decade Chance to Witness Titan Arum's Stunning and Stinky Display The Titan Arum, or corpse flower, is nature's dark-hearted gift to the patient and the macabre. If you're lucky enough to stumble upon it in...

Wind Farms using AI & Cameras for Eagle Conservation

As the world transitions to greener energy sources, wind farms have become a critical component of sustainable energy production. With their ability to harness the power of nature to generate electricity, these towering turbines are...

Farming Innovation Reduces Use of Herbicides and Pesticides

In the rolling mountains of Congjiang County, located in southwest China's Guizhou Province, lies a centuries-old agricultural practice that could offer the world a sustainable way to reduce reliance on herbicides and pesticides. Known for...

Murray Darling Basin Water Markets Lose $2 Billion

The Southern Murray Darling Basin's water entitlement markets experienced a significant decline in value over the 2023-24 period, with a loss of nearly $2 billion, despite ongoing Commonwealth buybacks aimed at stabilizing the market. According to...

European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products

The European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to combat global deforestation and forest degradation, which are significantly driven by the EU's consumption of certain commodities. This regulation aims to...

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