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US implements COOL food labeling
The US has finally implemented a law that requires country-of-origin labeling on meat, fish, poultry, produce and peanuts as of September 30, 2008. "On May 13, 2002, the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act... $910 for grapes? That's a bunch
In these tough times where we struggle to pay for $4 a gallon gas at the pump, It is tough to understand the lifestyles of the rich and famous."TOKYO — A new variety of premium grapes debuted in Japan today, with a... DIY tractor culture in Poland
This exhibition happened earlier in the year in Berlin, but I still love the concept."In the '60s Poland it was almost impossible to acquire a tractor in Poland. Agricultural machines produced by the country were available mainly for state-owned enterprises. For private... Ancient village offers new tourism products - Duong Lam Ancient Village
Various new and typical tourism products have been restored to offer to tourists to Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay City, Ha tay Province, the relic management board has announced."Duong Lam Ancient Village, 60... Storm clouds gather over South African land reform
Benin's summary:Chido analyzes an article that appeared in the BBC talking about how land, farming, politics, and race collide in South Africa. He reminds us that land is a rather touchy subject not just in Zimbabwe, but for the most part across Sub Saharan... Evo Morales: give food to people not cars
Making a stand on world food crisis Bolivian President Evo Morales suggested limited use of bio-fuel production. Morales stated food were first meant for people. Only left over were to be used as bio-fuel. "Evo said agricultural products were for human being and not for... Greatest show on turf opens gates
Agriculture is the most prominent source available for making our world a green. This story all about a largest exhibition on Agriculture.Time to think about Nature and green.Ans also, this is will be the first time the Queen has attended the three-day event since 1977, her...African Union: "Unite or Starve"
I can't really argue with this: if it means bargaining with a collective continental market in order to get a better deal on necessities, then so be it. SInce the various AU nations have such different agendas, both with the West and with each other, it's hard to predict how... Mississippi River levee breaks
UPDATE: 6:13PM ESTThe flooding could slow the US coal exports." Floods on the upper Mississippi River could slow U.S. coal exports because of stalled barge traffic and disrupted rail shipments, some industry sources... Don't blame Brazilian biofuels
That is a great point of view, I encourage you to take a minute and read that article. I wrote an article about that a year ago, if you want to see, take a look here " Brazil's President Lula strongly... Monsanto Plans to Boost Food Supply
Is your nation facing skyrocketing food prices, widespread hunger, and an impending state of total chaos and panic? Fear not, citizens! Monsanto is here to alleviate your fears, by doubling your yield of proprietary... Who profits from the global food crisis?
The prices of wheat, corn and rice have soared over the past year driving the world's poor – who already spend about 80 per cent of their income on food – into hunger and destitution. While the poor are getting...California's farm belt plan to cut air pollution criticized
California's farm belt has some of the highest levels of airborne dust, smoke and soot in the country."Environmentalists say a new plan to clean up the soot-laden air in California's farm belt would fail to...Latin American Allies Attack Food Crisis
"President Hugo Chavez joined with his leftist allies on Wednesday to create a $100 million program to fight the rising cost of food for Latin America's poor.Chavez and leaders from Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua also... Why Food Costs Are Soaring
"Fatal food riots in Haiti. Violent food-price protests in Egypt and Ivory Coast. Rice so valuable it is transported in armoured convoys. Soldiers guarding fields and warehouses. Export bans to keep local populations...
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