biological pest control, ducks, indian runner ducks, pest control, self-sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture, vergenoegd löw, vineyard, wine

A Horde of Ducks Have Saved 140 Acres of Vineyards in South Africa 

Nowadays, farmers and individual crop growers have embraced pesticide-free and eco-friendly farming measures. These farms are using natural measures to boost harvests and eliminate pests. A South Africa-based vineyard has adopted a unique measure. They employ a horde of ducks to save their grapes from pests. The wine estate named Vergenoegd Löw is located outside ...

Armin Auctor

The Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate.

The Amazing Volcanic Vineyards of Lanzarote

Those seeking an extraordinary wine tour should head to the vineyards in Lanzarote. The mention of vineyards conjures images of lush greenery, located usually in serene locations, where the tourists can savor the fine quality wine while enjoying the sunsets amidst serenity. This is what you can find in famous winery destinations like Napa, the ...

Raven Montmorency

Tourists overlooking Lanzarote.

Ancient Chinese Foods That Are Still in Vogue

Ancient Chinese foods are some of the most complex in the world. Some of the Chinese foods that are popular in the country today were introduced several centuries back. The Chinese not only focused on the taste aspect when preparing food, but also on its impact on health and its importance in faith as well. ...

Emma Lu

White rice.

Winemakers of Napa Valley Introduce Climate Resilience Programs

Climate change could bring about a shift in agriculture practices worldwide since factors like temperature, rainfall, humidity, etc., are projected to change from traditional patterns to new ones. In Napa Valley, California, winemakers are trying to stay one step ahead so that their revenues will not get significantly affected in the future. Climate resilience The ...

Raven Montmorency

A Napa Valley vineyard.

How a Selfless Act of Kindness Cured a Girl’s Leprosy

Today, leprosy has been brought under control in general; however, the situation in some areas of China is apparently worsening, according to China’s Ministry of Health. In the past, leprosy sufferers were expelled from society by their communities as the disease was incurable, disfiguring, and erroneously believed to be highly infectious. Throughout history, however, under ...

Hermann Rohr

A leprosy facility.

The Amazing Effects of Onions Soaked in Red Wine

When I traveled to Hong Kong, a wine retailer friend of mine told me that onions soaked in red wine can help get rid of common chronic diseases, and this treatment is apparently quite popular in Japan. He shared the recipe with me. At first, I was a bit suspicious, because I thought he was just ...

Jack Roberts

red onions