| 03/12/08 | Agronomy: Five crop researchers who could change the world (British Journal of Pharmacology) |  |
Publicado el 03/12/08 19:01:18
The current crisis in worldwide food prices reinforces the need for more productive agriculture. Emma Marris meets five ambitious scientists determined to stop the world from going hungry. Source : British Journal of Pharmacology (subscribe) Explore : Biotechnology |
| 03/12/08 | Multitasking canola: A California miracle crop? (Physorg) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 18:30:56
(AP) -- A hardy but pedestrian plant is doing triple duty in California's agricultural heartland. Farmers, water managers and agriculture researchers are closely watching an experiment using canola plants to absorb the salt from soil and water. The seeds are then crushed to extract oil for blending into environmentally friendly biodiesel. Source : Physorg (subscribe) Explore : California, Sciences |
| 03/12/08 | Nuclear technology to beat world hunger? (ZD Net Blog) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 18:26:53
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is known for its inspections of nuclear facilities around the world. But it's quite surprising to learn that the IAEA is collaborating with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to apply nuclear science to food security. 'IAEA scientists use radiation to produce improved high-yielding plants that adapt to harsh... Source : ZD Net Blog (subscribe) Explore : IAEA, Technology, United Nations |
| 03/12/08 | Agriculture futures trade mixed on CBOT (kansascity.com) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 17:48:00
Agriculture futures were mixed in midday trading Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Source : kansascity.com (subscribe) |
| 03/12/08 | Communities Urged to Grow Food to Deal With High Food Prices (All Africa) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 17:34:06
The Department of Agriculture is advocating communities to use fallow land to grow food to help deal with the issue of high food prices in the country. Source : All Africa (subscribe) Explore : Department of Agriculture, South Africa |
| 03/12/08 | Where have all the bees gone (Enviroblog) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 16:32:24
European bees are dying. Just in last two years, Italy has lost almost half its bees. There are many reasons for this trend -- climate change, pesticide use in agriculture, changing diets and genetically modified crops are just some of them. In an effort to counter this grave situation, the European parliament is moving to create ?recovery zones? for bees across Europe. The zones will be... Source : Enviroblog (subscribe) Explore : Meteorology |
| 03/12/08 | Kansas Department of Agriculture Jumps Onto Sinking Ship (La Vida Locavore - Front Page) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 16:00:00
The Agriculture Department of the State of Kansas has just decided that residents of that state don't deserve to know basic information about how their food is produced. They also believe that the First Amendment takes a backseat to the profits of biotech companies - The Kansas Department of Agriculture held its final hearing on the matter Tuesday morning, considering a regulation... Source : La Vida Locavore - Front Page (subscribe) Explore : Kansas |
| 03/12/08 | Great Plains ? The Camelina Company and Bear Paw Development Partner to Secure Grant Funding for Biodiesel Study (Business Wire) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 16:00:00
HAVRE, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Montana Agriculture Development Council awarded $50,000 in grant funding from the Montana Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program to Great Plains ? The Camelina Company. The Source : Business Wire (subscribe) Explore : Alternative Fuels, Energy, Energy and Water, Montana |
| 03/12/08 | Multitasking canola: A California miracle crop? (The Huffington Post) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 15:22:31
FIVE POINTS, Calif. ? A hardy but pedestrian plant is doing triple duty in California's agricultural heartland. Farmers, water managers and agriculture researchers are closely watching an experiment using canola plants to absorb the salt from soil and water. The seeds are then crushed to extract oil for blending into environmentally friendly biodiesel. If that were the end of the story, it... Source : The Huffington Post (subscribe) Explore : California |
| 03/12/08 | This Week's Column: The Cow Tax (Andy's Angle) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 15:14:38
The Environmental Protection Agency is about to step in it again, figuratively speaking. Long considered an adversary of agriculture and industry, the EPA is charged with regulating the environmental impact of various portions of commerce in this country. In recent weeks the agency has announced a proposed rule that would allow the government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions as a... Source : Andy's Angle (subscribe) Explore : Environmental Protection Agency |
| 03/12/08 | News Roundup and Open Thread for Wednesday, December 3, 2008 (Blue Jersey: Covering NJ like a rug) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 13:51:44
Election 2009 If Chris Christie wanted to clear the field, people don't seem to be getting out of his way. Some county chairs have committed , while other aren't ready to jump on board just yet. Changes in Trenton Will Assemblyman Doug Fisher be the next head of the Department of Agriculture? Fred Madden will take over as Chairman of the Senate Labor Committee. Sandra Cunningham will serve... Source : Blue Jersey: Covering NJ like a rug (subscribe) Explore : Department of Agriculture |
| 03/12/08 | Multitasking canola: A California miracle crop? (Seattle Times) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 11:35:27
FIVE POINTS, Calif. ? A hardy but pedestrian plant is doing triple duty in California's agricultural heartland.Farmers, water managers and agriculture researchers are closely watching an experiment using canola plants to absorb the salt from soil and water. The seeds are then crushed to extract oil for blending into environmentally friendly biodiesel.If that were the end of the story, it... Source : Seattle Times (subscribe) Explore : Business, California |
| 03/12/08 | SpicyIP:GI for Agriculture Products:Levergaing LegalProtection for Commercial Gains (SPICY IP) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 11:35:00
With the gold rush for the coveted G.I registration continuing with unabated momentum, the APEDA (Agriculture and Processed Food Product Export Development Authority) workshop held in Delhi recently provided the right platform to interpret the implications and opportunities of this trend. Exploring both the socio- development dimensions and the trade potential of commercializing G.I... Source : SPICY IP (subscribe) |
| 03/12/08 | Multitasking canola: A California miracle crop? (Examiner) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 11:30:59
... plant is doing triple duty in California's agricultural heartland.Farmers, water managers and agriculture researchers are closely watching an experiment using canola plants to absorb the salt from soil and water. The seeds are then crushed to extract oil for blending into environmentally friendly biodiesel.If that were the end of the story, it would be just another case of farmers... Source : Examiner (subscribe) Explore : California, Sciences |
| 03/12/08 | Multitasking canola: A California miracle crop? (Miami Herald) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 11:23:00
Multitasking canola: A California miracle crop?In this June 6, 2006 file photo, seed pods of a winter canola plant are silhouetted against the setting sun in Bob Schrock's field near Kiowa, Kan. Charlie Riedel / AP Photo Related ContentBy TRACIE CONEFIVE POINTS, Calif. -- A hardy but pedestrian plant is doing triple duty in California's agricultural heartland.Farmers, water managers and... Source : Miami Herald (subscribe) Explore : California |
| 03/12/08 | Crop seeds, animal breeds up for grabs in Can Tho (Vietnam Business Finance) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 11:15:00
The huge agricultural fair, with a theme of ?the firm development of Vietnamese agriculture with products, trademarks, quality, technology, safety and integration?, is viewed as a key annual event, and is part of the Mekong- Can Tho national tourism year 2008.On display at the event are latest wares and services, such as crop seeds and animal breeds, farm and fishery products, processed... Source : Vietnam Business Finance (subscribe) |
| 03/12/08 | Multitasking canola: A California miracle crop? (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 11:15:00
... plant is doing triple duty in California's agricultural heartland.Farmers, water managers and agriculture researchers are closely watching an experiment using canola plants to absorb the salt from soil and water. The seeds are then crushed to extract oil for blending into environmentally friendly biodiesel.If that were the end of the story, it would be just another case of farmers... Source : Seattle Post-Intelligencer (subscribe) Explore : Business, California |
| 03/12/08 | Rwanda: Government Receives U.S.$ 5 Million Grant From AFDB (All Africa) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 10:45:48
... and fertilisers to farmers," Musoni said after signing the grant.Figures from the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources indicate that Rwanda's agricultural sector grew up to 14.8 percent this year.Minister Musoni said that the country is expecting more increase in agricultural production next year through using fertilisers and other innovative techniques in the sector.He assured... Source : All Africa (subscribe) Explore : Africa, Central Africa, Government, Rwanda |
| 03/12/08 | More setbacks at Skeldon Sugar Factory (Kaieteur News) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 10:33:33
- Official More problems have surfaced at the Skeldon Sugar Factory, as the facility is yet to achieve maximum performance, once again pushing back the commissioning date. Yesterday, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud said that tests are currently ongoing, even as the end of the sugar crop approaches. He told the media that the weather is changing [...] Source : Kaieteur News (subscribe) |
| 03/12/08 | Food Price Crisis And Financial Crisis Present Double Threat For Poor People (Medical News Today) | |
Publicado el 03/12/08 10:00:00
The combined impact of low economic growth and decreased investments in agriculture could cause major increases in malnutrition in developing countries, according to new analysis by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The result could be 16 million more undernourished children in 2020. Source : Medical News Today (subscribe) Explore : Financial Crisis, Growth, Health |
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