Monthly Archives: November 2006

Episode #3: Highland Andean Crops: Interview with Emigdio Ballon

Posted on November 20, 2006 by frank

For most of us, agricultural biodiversity is a topic of unknowns. It is about the crops and foods that we don’t know; foods that we have never seen or tasted. In this episode, we talk with Emigdio Ballon, who is … Continue reading →

Posted in Biodiversity, English | Tagged Andes, Biodiversity, bolivia, fruit, quinoa, tubers | Leave a comment

Episode #2: Rex Dufour on Agrobiodiversity and Entomology

Posted on November 14, 2006 by frank

As we continue this month’s theme of agricultural biodiversity, I interview Rex Dufour, entomologist and organic pest control expert with ATTRA, the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Rex describes the role of insects in the agroecosystem, and emphasizes the importance … Continue reading →

Posted in Biodiversity, English, Insects | Tagged Biodiversity, entomology, insects, organic | 2 Comments

Episode #1: Walter Kaiser Life of a Plant Pathologist

Posted on November 6, 2006 by frank

Welcome to the agroinnovations podcast. This month our focus is on agricultural biodiversity, and we will be interviewing a number of professionals to get a broad perspective on the importance of and the risks facing our agricultural biodiversity. For our … Continue reading →