| 12/10/08 | Human vulnerability and food insecurity ? rainfall and economy in Sub-Saharan Africa (http://maps.grida.no/go/feedrandom) |  |
Published 12/10/08 12:23:39
For Sub-Saharan Africa, patterns in economic growth follow precipitation patterns closely. As rainfall has decreased over the last 30 years, so has the financial development. Rainfed agriculture represents a major share of the economy of these countries, as well as for domestic food supply. Improved water resources management and a wider resource base are critical to the stability and... Source : http://maps.grida.no/go/feedrandom (subscribe) Explore : Growth |
| 12/10/08 | Minister to seek brucellosis-free status for State (ireland.com) | |
Published 12/10/08 11:22:01
Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith today confirmed that he intends to apply to the EU for officially brucellosis-free status for Ireland next April. Source : ireland.com (subscribe) Explore : Dairy, Ireland |
| 12/10/08 | "An inflationary holocaust" - Jim Rogers (Bearwatch) | |
Published 12/10/08 11:22:00
TBRRob posts a very useful YouTube interview with big investor Jim Rogers (the best analyses come from people who back their own judgments with their own money). Despite the recent strengthening of the dollar, he is buying Japanese yen and Swiss francs; and commodities (especially agriculture), because they lead the way out of recession and their fundamentals are (he says) sound. In the... Source : Bearwatch (subscribe) |
| 12/10/08 | Morocco retunes to new engines of growth (Morocco Travel Information) | |
Published 12/10/08 09:42:00
Moroccans seem to be programmed to welcome rain no matter its immediate impact. So even as a late-night downpour obstructs vision and big hailstones pelt cars, people smile and tell you it brings them prosperity. In this poor north African country, agriculture is central to the economy. It accounts for 15 per cent of gross domestic product but provides a livelihood to 40 per cent of the... Source : Morocco Travel Information (subscribe) Explore : Morocco |
| 12/10/08 | Prison farms a world apart from 'outside' agriculture (Dayton Daily News) | |
Published 12/10/08 06:45:33
Brian Campbell grew up on a dairy farm and worked as a herdsman before becoming a corrections officer. Source : Dayton Daily News (subscribe) |
| 12/10/08 | Taking an Initiative to Prevent Food Contamination-FDA Launches First Tool Kit For Employees in the Food Industry (Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer) | |
Published 12/10/08 01:35:38
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on October 10th initiated a food defense awareness training kit for first line food industry employees. The FDA launched this tool kit to help in keeping OUR food supply safe. The First Took Kit focuses on five key points industries and businesses... Source : Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer (subscribe) Explore : Department of Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Food and Drug Administration, Health, Law |
| 12/10/08 | NABARD seminar on from Monday (Hindu) | |
Published 12/10/08 00:20:24
MANGALORE: The Regional Training College, promoted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), will host a two-day seminar on ?Agriculture produce enrichment, farm to palm through value addition? here from ... Source : Hindu (subscribe) Explore : Andhra Pradesh |
| 11/10/08 | FAO report calls for review of biofuel policies (Hindu) | |
Published 11/10/08 23:16:21
NEW DELHI: The State of Food and Agriculture Report, 2008 of the Food and Agriculture Organisation has called for an urgent review of the biofuel policies and subsidies to preserve the goal of world food security, protect poor farmers, ... Source : Hindu (subscribe) Explore : India, New Delhi |
| 11/10/08 | Good idea only if using waste material from agriculture and timber production and without decreasing wildlife habitat. Clearing land pollutes air (Carbon Caps Task Force) | |
Published 11/10/08 22:18:00
Summit promotes growing high-energy plants BY DUSTIN TRACY Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008 URL: http://www.nwanews.com/nwat/News/69979/ Northwest Arkansas Times Fayetteville?s first ever Sustainability Summit brought more than 300 people to the city?s center to talk about ways organizations can become more environmentally friendly. One way discussed was a switch from conventional diesel fuel... Source : Carbon Caps Task Force (subscribe) Explore : Arkansas |
| 11/10/08 | Prakasam Collector warns fertilizer dealers (Hindu) | |
Published 11/10/08 22:08:54
... private dealers. Each dealer would be allotted 1-3 villages depending on his financial status. Agriculture, revenue and police department officials were given powers to check and ensure proper distribution of fertilizers without diversion. Kandukur MLA M Mahidhara Reddy said that many farmers in his constituency raised subabul, eucalyptus plantations and they needed diammonium... Source : Hindu (subscribe) Explore : Andhra Pradesh |
| 11/10/08 | Minister assures groundnut farmers of help (Hindu) | |
Published 11/10/08 22:08:45
AnantapurMinister assures groundnut farmers of help Excessive rainfall in some areas, dry spell in other places result in heavy losses Minister examines crop in Kanumpalli and Gajarampalli villages Farmers cultivating paddy under HLC in Garladinne mandal seek supply of sunflower seedEnlightening farmers: An agriculture scientist giving tips to farmers on use of fertilizer at Kanumpalli in... Source : Hindu (subscribe) Explore : Andhra Pradesh |
| 11/10/08 | Anti-famine institute in Bijapur a victim of ?apathy? (Hindu) | |
Published 11/10/08 22:08:34
It was founded by the British in 1927 to promote agriculture Source : Hindu (subscribe) Explore : Andhra Pradesh |
| 11/10/08 | The Declaration for Healthy Food and Agriculture (Treehugger) | |
Published 11/10/08 20:32:40
Image courtesy of Food Declaration ?We, the undersigned, believe that a healthy food system is necessary to meet the urgent challenges of our time.? So begins the Declaration for Healthy Food and Agriculture , initiated by the Roots of Change , and endorsed by over 200 leaders in the sustainable food movement. The Declaration consists of 12 essential points its authors believe should frame... Source : Treehugger (subscribe) Explore : Environment, Tree Hugger |
| 11/10/08 | Nabard sanctions Rs.1.54 bn to Himachal Pradesh (India eNews) | |
Published 11/10/08 17:30:27
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs.1.54 billion ($32.7 million) to Himachal Pradesh for constructing 16,500 poly-houses - polythene-covered greenhouses - in four years, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal announced here Saturday. Source : India eNews (subscribe) Explore : Himachal Pradesh |
| 11/10/08 | News: After the global financial crisis comes the global humanitarian crisis? (The Road to the Horizon) | |
Published 11/10/08 15:33:21
What is the plural of "crisis"? It seems like 2008 is becoming the year of global crisis. First we were faced with the worldwide food crisis , swiftly followed by, what now seems to be, a collapse of major financial institutions . But it might not stop here. As FAO, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, calculated the cost to deal with the current food crisis at US$30 billion per year,... Source : The Road to the Horizon (subscribe) Explore : Financial Crisis |
| 11/10/08 | Malawi scientists develop new tobacco strains (Stories on Malawi) | |
Published 11/10/08 10:29:00
Malawian scientists have two disease-resistant tobacco varieties, according to Agriculture Research Extension Trust (ARET) director, Ibrahim Phiri, here Friday. Phiri said that the two varieties are called AWL 10 and AWL 28, and are said to have high yield potential apart from being resistant to several diseases that attack tobacco. "The new tobacco varieties are expected to boost the... Source : Stories on Malawi (subscribe) Explore : Malawi |
| 11/10/08 | Museveni Mourns Kibirige Ssebunya (All Africa) | |
Published 11/10/08 09:46:30
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has described late agriculture state minister Dr. Kibirige Ssebunya as a man who offered dedicated service to the country. Source : All Africa (subscribe) Explore : Africa, Uganda, Yoweri Museveni |
| 11/10/08 | 'Hardcore agriculture,' with something for everyone (Moultrie Observer--Local News) | |
Published 11/10/08 07:15:46
October 11, 2008 12:00 amThe 31st annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will feature something old, something new and, of course, something green.'Hardcore agriculture,' with something for everyoneJohn OxfordMOULTRIE ? The 31st annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition will feature something old, something new and, of course, something green.Expo Executive Director Chip Blalock said the more... Source : Moultrie Observer--Local News (subscribe) |
| 11/10/08 | USDA upgrades corn, soybean forecast (kansascity.com) | |
Published 11/10/08 05:23:00
WASHINGTON | The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday increased its monthly forecast for this year?s corn and soybean harvest due to wetter weather, potentially lowering commodity prices. Source : kansascity.com (subscribe) Explore : Department of Agriculture, Kansas |
| 11/10/08 | Symposium on Korean Food ? October 16 (ZenKimchi Korean Food Journal) | |
Published 11/10/08 02:26:12
From The Dong-a Ilbo: The Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry will promote the establishment of Korean culinary academies worldwide that can compete with the world?s best cooking schools, such as Le Cordon Bleu of France. WHAT'?? Well, at least their hearts are in the right places. They obviously didn?t heed the interview of me in their [...] Source : ZenKimchi Korean Food Journal (subscribe) |
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