http://www.biosynergetics.co.za Integrative Bio-Systems Design. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:25:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en According to Prof Joe Cummins, Glyphosate resistant weeds may spell the end of patented herbicide tolerant crops, but can farmers exit the transgenic treadmill that’s very profitable for Monsanto? Read more... http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=696 Join us for a day of permaculture, fun and learning: learn about permaculture by helping us transform the garden and set up irrigation infrastructure in a green permie blitz. enjoy a good shake as we work with a vibey sound system keeping that bounce in your step meet like-minded others ... http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=681 Plan Africa is a new entity established to represent the dire need for sustainable design and livelihoods for Africa. Our long term goal is food security and strong regional economies on the continent. One of the ways we aim to achieve this is through this website and database detailing organic ... http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=667 Would you like to live and work as an intern at our emerging ecovillage project in Johannesburg, South Africa? We are offering local and international visitors the opportunity to develop practical Permaculture skills by working with us at the Open Synergy Centre. Click here to find out more. http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=629 Since I was a young boy, I was a complete nut for swords, blades and batons. This video shows me practicing a free-flow drill of arnis sinawalis. The movements are fluid, almost hypnotic. Enjoy! http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=595 Plan Africa: Plan Africa is growing network of Permaculture practioners in Africa working towards a Permaculture plan for our continent. It creates a platform for Permaculture in Africa to promote a new African economic and ecological revolution utilising available natural resources and available social capital. Plan Africa promotes sustainable livelihoods utilising a ... http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=519 Acid mine drainage in the West Rand, South Africa, is posing a severe threat to water, soil and human health ...activist Mariette Liefferink published an open letter to Pam Yako Director General of the Department of Water Affairs.  She calls on Ms Yako to use her lawful prerogative to engage ... http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=502 Research published by ISIS suggests that CaMV35S promoter, which is allegedly used in most GM crops,is linked to enhanced transcription of HIV and other viruses. This can pose a severe threat to public health globally, as latent viruses, including HIV and viruses believed to cause cancer may be activated. This is ... http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=496 WITS School of Pharmacology is offering: SHORT COURSE FOR TRADITIONAL HEALERS ON INTERFACING CONVENTIONAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDICAL CARE COVERING THE FOLLOWING DISEASES: Tuberculosis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Gastroenteritis, congenital heart failure, Epilepsy, Cancer, HIV, Breast feeding and immunization OUTCOMES: Recognition of chronic conditions such as: TB, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Congenital heart disease, and engagement in ... http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=489 Major aid organisations are promoting the use and distribution of PlumpyNut for severely malnourished people and for people suffering from HIV/AIDS. However, this nutritional supplement may be a misguided and dangerous response, and its sustainability as a way to improve food security is questionable. Click here to read more... http://www.biosynergetics.co.za/?p=479