This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语农业报道。 Scientists have worked for twelve years to develop what they call Green Super Rice. They say several varieties should be available to farmers about t...
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语农业报道。 Airtight plastic bags can help farmers protect their harvests without the use of harmful chemicals. These bags are designed to keep air out of crops...
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. A cow with East Coast fever Each year a million cows in Africa die from East Coast fever. The disease is spread by tick bites. Young cows are most at risk; they can die within days. Farmers and her...
By Selah Hennessy London 08 October 2009 The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization says major investment needs to be made in developing world agriculture. The FAO says that with rapid population growth and changing diets, agricultural pro...
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Today we harvest some words. We are going to explain some commonly used terms for plants and farm animals. If you miss any, or if you want to test yourself, you can find a transcript and MP3 of our...
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Growers around the world are using new methods to grow grapes to make wine. These include natural and organic methods to control harmful insects and weeds instead of using chemicals. Now, a winery...
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. For some people, the road to immediate satisfaction is laid with sod. A piece of sod has grass on the top and soil on the bottom. It can provide thick green grass without the work or wait required...
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Mulch is material spread over soil. It protects against wind and rain damage. It can also limit weed growth. Finding materials for organic mulch can be easy. Small pieces of tree bark or cut up lea...
This the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Parsley is an ancient green and a respected addition to many foods. But other times, its job is just to make a mealtime plate look pretty. Poor parsley, valued for its looks, then thrown away. Yet par...
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Technology is making life easier for some dairy farmers. They use robotic systems to milk their cows. These systems are designed to reduce labor and increase milk production. Here is how they work:...