I thought I"d not be alone in this.
It really is ghastly; such long(er) term consequences as don't bear thinking about (and not only in science, either).
Also this from Ian Chubb ... not sure quite what he was saying ... beyond the bleeding obvious. the only science people I know working on Ag stuff are forever attending meetings to show and tell ... :(
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-29/s ... on/5776702Thank goodness NZ plantand food is supporting some Oz work in way old state Ag Depts used to do in basic science & related communication etc.
http://www.plantandfood.co.nz/Anyhow, enough whinging from me.
I hope you are well and that your ants haven't been dispersed.