What to Look for When Searching for a Pick-Up Hitch Monday, 12 December 2011 19:56 This article contains information for prospective buyers of pick-up hitches. It covers what they should ask of and require from potential suppliers. Read more...   Saving Electricity at Home for a Greener Environment Wednesday, 23 November 2011 19:51 Having a greener environment has become a universal cause. In every corner of the globe, you will see people campaigning for various efforts to make every country cleaner and more nurturing for nature. But you can contribute to this worldwide movement by starting at home. Take simple steps like saving electricity in your house and you've already helped save the environment. Read more...   Photovoltaic Solar Panel (PV) Grid-Tied Installation for Your Home With the UK Feed-In-Tariff (FiT) Wednesday, 06 April 2011 23:21 Are you interested in installing a grid-tied photovoltaic solar panel system within your home but are unsure how it works? This article gives a simple explanation of the components involved and how the UK Government backed Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) makes this excellent renewable technology affordable. Read more...   7 Exciting Facts About Solar Home Thermal Energy Friday, 11 March 2011 21:42 Thermal energy doesn't seem like a very exciting topic to read about. But in this article you will learn exciting facts about solar thermal energy that I think you should know and will get excited about as well. Know about home thermal energy will not only save you money but will help the environment as well. Read more...   Why Efficient Irrigation Is a Must in Australia Thursday, 08 December 2011 16:48 Irrigation methods in Australia have improved over many years allowing for more efficient production per megalitre of water used. Current methods include systems such as centre pivot irrigation, impact sprinklers, butterfly sprinklers, drip and surface irrigation. Common crops produced using irrigation include rice, cotton, canola, sugar, various fruits and other tree crops and pasture, hay and grain for use in beef and dairy production. Read more...   Governments Should Take Action After New Warnings on Climate Change and Food Prices Friday, 03 June 2011 22:15 Two alarm bells have been sounded this week about rising carbon emissions and rising food prices, both of which ought to encourage urgent change in government policy priorities. The first was that despite the global recession carbon emissions had risen to record levels in 2010 to a level 5% higher than the previous record in 2008. This has called into question the likelihood of a 2% global reduction in emissions being achieved by 2020, a target set at the global climate change conference in Cancun, Mexico last year. Read more...   Tools for Gardening - Power Tools Friday, 01 April 2011 17:40 Hedge trimmers should have reciprocating blades - two blades that move at the same time. Those which have just one vibrate uncomfortably. Machines can also be divided into those that have teeth on both sides of the blades and those with teeth along just one edge - the latter is not as versatile. Read more...   The Evolution of Ostrich Meat As a Primary Source of Income to the Ostrich Farmer Tuesday, 15 February 2011 20:19 Ostrich farming has gone through developmental stages throughout the years, but it has only recently developed ostrich meat as a major source of income. In the early years, ostriches were kept to ease the harvest of feathers, which were the primary source of revenue at that time. After World War II, the ostrich farming industry underwent a great transition to having the ostrich skins as the primary source of revenue. With the age of better refrigeration, well organized cold-chains and a larger, more easily accessed market via better transportation, it has become possible to change the focus once again, and focus on the ostrich meat as the primary source of revenue. Read more...