Comments for Susan Kirk | Journalist http://www.susankirk.com.au Food:Farming:Facts Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:46:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Gassing mynas more humane by skirk http://www.susankirk.com.au/2009/gassing-mynas-more-humane/#comment-1627 skirk Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:46:39 +0000 http://www.lingo.net.au/blog/?p=183#comment-1627 Hi Paul, Yeah I did have a photo of the native myna attached to this post, must have got lost in the site conversion. I will see if I can find it again and post. Hi Paul, Yeah I did have a photo of the native myna attached to this post, must have got lost in the site conversion. I will see if I can find it again and post.

]]> Comment on Gassing mynas more humane by Paul P http://www.susankirk.com.au/2009/gassing-mynas-more-humane/#comment-1623 Paul P Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:47:08 +0000 http://www.lingo.net.au/blog/?p=183#comment-1623 Always remember... the Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) is native, the Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is not. Public need to be careful not to confuse the two. Always remember… the Noisy Miner (Manorina melanocephala) is native, the Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is not. Public need to be careful not to confuse the two.

]]> Comment on Pesticides harming bees by Paul P http://www.susankirk.com.au/2012/pesticides-harming-bees/#comment-1622 Paul P Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:42:31 +0000 http://www.susankirk.com.au/?p=927#comment-1622 Good followup Susan... recent and topical latest research that is important not only to gardeners, but to farmers, government chemical licensing boards, environmental groups and our future. Companies that sell this product should reassess their position regarding this chemical and consider what the general consensus and concern is around the world. Good followup Susan… recent and topical latest research that is important not only to gardeners, but to farmers, government chemical licensing boards, environmental groups and our future. Companies that sell this product should reassess their position regarding this chemical and consider what the general consensus and concern is around the world.

]]> Comment on Five Australian dietary guidelines for health by Courtney Burger AUSVEG http://www.susankirk.com.au/2011/five-guidelines-for-health/#comment-1094 Courtney Burger AUSVEG Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:38:22 +0000 http://www.susankirk.com.au/?p=686#comment-1094 Potatoes are a natural wonder-food rich in potassium, vitamin C, folate and are completely fat and cholesterol free, and with this in mind people should not avoid this healthy vegetable as suggested in new dietary guidelines. Potatoes are a natural wonder-food rich in potassium, vitamin C, folate and are completely fat and cholesterol free, and with this in mind people should not avoid this healthy vegetable as suggested in new dietary guidelines.

]]> Comment on Five Australian dietary guidelines for health by Professor Jennie Brand-Miller http://www.susankirk.com.au/2011/five-guidelines-for-health/#comment-1093 Professor Jennie Brand-Miller Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:20:05 +0000 http://www.susankirk.com.au/?p=686#comment-1093 The NHMRC have done a fantastic job in a really difficult area. They’ve walked a fine line between giving practical versus overly scientific advice. If I had to split hairs, then I would say that there is not enough scientific evidence to say that solid foods that contain added sugars are any more harmful than foods that contain refined starch. They assume that starch, in all forms, does no harm. However, my area of research is in the glycaemic index (GI) and I think that high-GI starch is worse than added sugars. In an earlier version, they recommended eating grains, preferably wholegrains, whereas now they are saying eat mostly wholegrains. I would have liked to see them come out a little stronger and say that we really should just be eating wholegrains as there is mounting evidence that refined grains cause harm. I am 95 per cent happy with what has been said and think there is some incredibly helpful advice, particularly to those wanting to manage heart disease and diabetes. The NHMRC have done a fantastic job in a really difficult area. They’ve walked a fine line between giving practical versus overly scientific advice.

If I had to split hairs, then I would say that there is not enough scientific evidence to say that solid foods that contain added sugars are any more harmful than foods that contain refined starch. They assume that starch, in all forms, does no harm. However, my area of research is in the glycaemic index (GI) and I think that high-GI starch is worse than added sugars.

In an earlier version, they recommended eating grains, preferably wholegrains, whereas now they are saying eat mostly wholegrains. I would have liked to see them come out a little stronger and say that we really should just be eating wholegrains as there is mounting evidence that refined grains cause harm.

I am 95 per cent happy with what has been said and think there is some incredibly helpful advice, particularly to those wanting to manage heart disease and diabetes.

]]> Comment on Tomatoes get fat on graft by Mitch http://www.susankirk.com.au/2010/tomatoes-fat-graft/#comment-1088 Mitch Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:29:19 +0000 http://www.lingo.net.au/blog/?p=372#comment-1088 Just wondering how you go about legally getting tomato seeds from the US? The AQIS site says that they need to be accompanied by documentation because of the Pepino Mosaic Virus. I've been trying to find an AUS supplier of Sungold and Yellow Brandywine... no luck so far. Just wondering how you go about legally getting tomato seeds from the US?

The AQIS site says that they need to be accompanied by documentation because of the Pepino Mosaic Virus.

I’ve been trying to find an AUS supplier of Sungold and Yellow Brandywine… no luck so far.

]]> Comment on Growing Sprouts by megan http://www.susankirk.com.au/2011/growing-sprouts/#comment-1054 megan Sun, 04 Dec 2011 03:40:11 +0000 http://www.lingo.net.au/blog/?p=529#comment-1054 Hi Susan, I have just read that Alfalfa sprouts inhibit the immune system and can contribute to inflammatory arthritis and lupus. this is in a great book called'Nourishing Traditions' by Sally Fallon,page 113. I just found you and live not far from you, look forward to meeting you.Very good site. Hi Susan, I have just read that Alfalfa sprouts inhibit the immune system and can contribute to inflammatory arthritis and lupus. this is in a great book called’Nourishing Traditions’ by Sally Fallon,page 113. I just found you and live not far from you, look forward to meeting you.Very good site.

]]> Comment on Red Curry Paste by Susan_Kirk http://www.susankirk.com.au/2011/red-curry-paste/#comment-644 Susan_Kirk Wed, 18 May 2011 23:50:50 +0000 http://www.susankirk.com.au/?p=606#comment-644 PS You can use fresh chillies for this recipe PS You can use fresh chillies for this recipe

]]> Comment on Asian Honey Bee – Senate Committee orders reconvening of CCEPP to continue eradication program for Asian honey bee by Susan_Kirk http://www.susankirk.com.au/2011/senate-committee-orders-reconvening-of-ccepp-to-continue-eradication-program-for-asian-honey-bee/#comment-618 Susan_Kirk Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:57:31 +0000 http://www.lingo.net.au/blog/?p=572#comment-618 Latest on Asian honey bee: http://bit.ly/hGIQwB Latest on Asian honey bee: http://bit.ly/hGIQwB

]]> Comment on Asian Honey Bee – Senate Committee orders reconvening of CCEPP to continue eradication program for Asian honey bee by Susan_Kirk http://www.susankirk.com.au/2011/senate-committee-orders-reconvening-of-ccepp-to-continue-eradication-program-for-asian-honey-bee/#comment-617 Susan_Kirk Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:26:07 +0000 http://www.lingo.net.au/blog/?p=572#comment-617 Thanks Shelley. While we are on the mutual flattery road. Great article by Shelley here http://www.thesydneyinstitute.com.au/shelley-gare-blog/ Can I also add another dot point, or two, to your article re: comms officer: Always ask what is your deadline, so that a reply can be delayed until after the said date. Go on leave, leaving instructions for who to contact in your place, then have that next contact person go on leave, leaving instructions for another contact person. That person then asks you, what's your deadline, which is ignored, you follow up that person who then refers the matter back to the original person who, miraculously, is back from leave. Love it! Cheers Shelley. Thanks Shelley. While we are on the mutual flattery road. Great article by Shelley here http://www.thesydneyinstitute.com.au/shelley-gare-blog/

Can I also add another dot point, or two, to your article re: comms officer:

Always ask what is your deadline, so that a reply can be delayed until after the said date.

Go on leave, leaving instructions for who to contact in your place, then have that next contact person go on leave, leaving instructions for another contact person. That person then asks you, what’s your deadline, which is ignored, you follow up that person who then refers the matter back to the original person who, miraculously, is back from leave.

Love it! Cheers Shelley.

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