farming industry

World Bank report calls for more investment in agriculture

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:10:27 -0500

A renewed focus on agricultural development is critical to successfully reducing global poverty and hunger, according to a new World Bank report co-authored by economists at the University of California, Berkeley.

Strengthening dollar a worry for farmers

Dinka — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 01:39:30 -0500

West Australian farmers say the continued strength of the Australian dollar is forcing them to cut their prices in order to compete overseas.

World Bank Loan to Give Indian Farmers Access to Cheap Credit

Dinka — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:17:00 -0500

The World Bank has approved a $600-million loan for farmers in India to help fight rural poverty. Concern is growing over slow growth in the farm sector, which supports nearly two-thirds of the country's population, as Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi.

Kofi Annan Joins Campaign to Aid African Farmers

Dinka — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:28:35 -0500

Business and political leaders in Cape Town for the World Economic Forum on Africa say agriculture can fuel economic growth in impoverished countries. Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has stepped in to lead a new effort to double African farm productivity in the next 20 years.

French President threatens to veto World Trade Organization farm talks

Alla — Thu, 31 May 2007 08:30:57 -0500

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has warned that France will veto negotiations at the World Trade Organization if French farming interests are threatened.

India will give incentives to states for improving farm productivity

Narek_abrahamyan — Mon, 14 May 2007 12:47:34 -0500

Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh has said that the Centre will offer incentives to states that take urgent measures to avert a farm crisis.

Wind Farms Must Think Of Birds And Bats

ruzik_tuzik — Sat, 05 May 2007 05:10:24 -0500

Wind farms get very popular since their work spares environment, but they can have bad impact on birds and bats. Ducks in Dakota, tanagers in Texas, grosbeaks in Mexico - all may be negativly affected by wind power.

New biofertilizer research could help revolutionize agriculture

harminka — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:47:24 -0600