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Bt Cotton and Farmer Suicides in India

A recent study shows that farmer suicides in India have not increased due to introduction of GM crops The Washington based research organization IFPRI claims that "Bt cotton is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for the occurrence of farmer suicides. In contrast, many other factors have...

Posted to xml.metafilter.com (Weblog) by Anonymous on 11-08-2008
Financial Meltdown Worsens Food Crisis

SHANGHAI -- As shock waves from the credit crisis began to spread around the world last month, China scrambled to protect itself. Among the most extreme measures it took was to impose new export taxes to keep critical supplies such as grains and fertilizer from leaving the country.

Posted to washingtonpost.com (Weblog) by washingtonpost.com on 10-25-2008
Bird breed is both chicken and egg

Environment, science & technology: The naturally bred Giri Raja chicken offers benefits to poor farmers at a time of high food prices

Posted to guardian.co.uk (Weblog) by guardian.co.uk on 08-26-2008
Prices of Food and Gas Take a Toll in Asia

With large price increases for commonly used commodities, countries like India and Vietnam are already having to deal with double-digit inflation.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 07-22-2008
Food and Gas Prices Taking a Toll in Asia

With large price increases for commonly used commodities, countries like India and Vietnam are already having to deal with double-digit inflation.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 07-22-2008
In a Season of Discontent, Many Protests Sweep India

Large protests have been held over the past month throughout the country, covering a wide range of issues , from land use to food to fuel and jobs.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 06-28-2008
In a Season of Discontent, Many Protests Sweep India

Large protests have been held over the past month throughout the country, covering a wide range of issues , from land use to food to fuel and jobs.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 06-28-2008
Indians Find U.S. at Fault in Food Cost

Instead of blaming India and others for the rise in food prices, Americans should rethink their energy policy — and stop eating so much, say a growing number of Indians.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 05-13-2008
Indians Bristle at U.S. Criticism on Food Prices

Instead of blaming India and others for the rise in food prices, Americans should rethink their energy policy — and stop eating so much, say a growing number of Indians.

Posted to nytimes.com (Weblog) by nytimes.com on 05-13-2008
Indians Bristle at U.S. Criticism on Food Prices

Instead of blaming India and others for the rise in food prices, Americans should rethink their energy policy — and stop eating so much, say a growing number of Indians.

Posted to partners.userland.com (Weblog) by partners.userland.com on 05-13-2008

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