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Tongaat Hulett launches initiative to establish black maize farmers
"Tongaat Hulett is one of the largest buyers of maize in South Africa and the Ithuba farming project presented us with an ideal opportunity to assist with the development of black maize farmers and thereby ensure that the pool of farmers supplying our mills increases,"
Lint price touches record high
In Pakistan, BT cotton was an economic incentive for the poor farmers due to lower usage of pesticide and lesser damage to the crop.
Overlooked in the global food crisis: A problem with dirt
In 2006, Malawi had more than doubled its production. By 2007 and 2008, the crop was up to 3.4 and 3.3 million tons. Now Malawi is exporting corn.
Taking the strain - Food prices and protest
The EU has not changed its biofuels target (10% of all fuel by 2020); it continues to bully developing countries not to plant GM crops and this week refused permission to grow varieties of GM maize and GM potatoes in Europe.
Biofuel targets are not the answer
The GM varieties of several crops now used as biofuel crops have met strong resistance to their use as food, especially in Europe. The industry hopes that by promoting them as biofuels, these crops will gain acceptance.
Nationwide biotech crop maps needed
A team of biologists is proposing that maps be created showing where all of the billion-plus acres of genetically engineered crops have been grown in the United States.
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Agriculture in the 21st century- GMO Compass (May 08, 2008)
Botswana builds capacity- BOPA Daily News (May 08, 2008)
Food crisis: Political will needed- Africa Science News (May 08, 2008)
Monthly salary for farmers mooted- The Hindu (May 08, 2008)
Huge rewards for feeding a hungry world- Daily Post (May 08, 2008)
GrainSA wants open discussion on biofuels policy- Engineering News (May 08, 2008)
Brussels hosts long anticipated GM debate- Food Navigator (May 07, 2008)
Africa: Safeguard own economic interests, Africa urged- The Herald (Harare) (May 07, 2008)
Uganda: A way around cassava diseases- The Monitor (Kampala) (May 07, 2008)
How not to tackle the food crisis- The Financial Express (May 07, 2008)
Sachs - Europe and U.S. must cut biofuels and fund poor farmers- African Energy News Review (May 06, 2008)
Protest against GM crops- Manchester Evening News (May 06, 2008)
The silent scream of the asparagus- The Weekly Standard (May 06, 2008)
Govt, IRRI in pact for rice self-sufficiency- The Manila Times (May 05, 2008)
Peanut allergy gone within five years?- Food Navigator (May 05, 2008)
Researchers alter goats with human genes- The Associated Press (May 05, 2008)
World Bank climbs down on markets- The East African (May 05, 2008)
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