February 2, 2008

Climate change threatens West's water, world's crops - USA Today

Voice of AmericaClimate change threatens West's water, world's cropsUSA Today - Feb 1, 2008… while in Asia, the crops are wheat, rice, corn, canola, millet," says Lobell. Temperature and rain are the key factors that affect crops. …Impoverished Areas Of Africa And Asia Face Severe Crop Losses From … Science Daily (press release)Global warming crop harm predicted in Africa, Asia Reuters South AfricaClimate change could devastate South Asia, Africa crops: study AFPVoice of America - United Press Internationalall 53 news articles

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IRRI plans to double rice output by poor farmers in South Asia - Financial Express

IRRI plans to double rice output by poor farmers in South AsiaFinancial Express, India - Jan 31, 2008Chennai, Jan 31 International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has set out plans to reach 18 million poor households in South Asia and Africa with improved …For roots that must run deep Financial Expressall 3 news articles

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Poland 'agrees' to US missile defence deal - Telegraph.co.uk

Poland 'agrees' to US missile defence dealTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 9 hours agoSecretary of State Condoleezza Rice later played down its links to the programme known as Star Wars, originally conceived under Ronald Reagan, …

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BRIEFING - ASIA AGRIBUSINESS - FEB 1, 2008 - Manufacturing Business Technology

BRIEFING - ASIA AGRIBUSINESS - FEB 1, 2008Manufacturing Business Technology, IL - 14 hours agoMANILA - Philippine Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap on Thursday led the unveiling of the campaign poster for the rice conservation program at the opening …

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Bill Gates Gives $20M for Rice Research in Philippines - Pinoy Press

Bill Gates Gives $20M for Rice Research in PhilippinesPinoy Press, Philippines - 39 minutes agoThe new funding comes at a vital time for rice farmers, who are now facing major production pressure and rising prices that threaten Asia’s continued …

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