Fish farming seen driving food security
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:44:00 GMT
communities across Africa, Asia, much of Latin America and islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. As for food security and health, fish are estimated to provide over 25% of animal protein intake in many developing countries, and serve as valuable
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Food Prices Still High in Developing Countries
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:46:00 GMT
The Food Agricultural organization (FAO) says international food prices have come down compared to last year but are still very high in developing countries. Despite the slowing down of international prices compared
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U.S. demand for cheap wine upholds world market
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:57:00 GMT
Is the world drowning its sorrows in cheap wine? The International Organization of Vine and Wine said Thursday that more wine could be consumed globally this year, thanks to crisis-fueled demand for cheaper or discounted tipples, particularly in the
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World Food Summit short on help for the hungry
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:57:00 GMT
November 27 (Dhaka Courier) -- The 3 day UN World food summit held in Rome last week, attended by more than 60 heads of state and government and with participation from 192 countries was a disappointment. FAO failed in its bid
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