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Sucessfuly Dealing With Drought Peppi Gauci describes a permaculture project in Malta that has transformed a windswept arid landscape into an abundant oasis.

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Dryland Permaculture In Palestine Last autumn Annie Neligan visited the Marda Permaculture Project in Palestine.

Politics & Economics

Fed The World Patrick Whitefield looks at whether permaculture can feed the world whilst reducing our use of fossil fuel derived pesticides and fertilisers.

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Cover photo Sunrise in Aiako Harriak Natural Park, Spain

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