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Hunza Valley
Our super Basmati Rice from the foothills of the Himalayas are aged to perfection. We believe doing it right, from start to finish; hence, our moto: your satisfaction is our goal. The statement is not a saying, we live it everyday. 
We are proud to carry Hunza Valley (the Shangri-La of the Himalayas) products, which are organically grown. The untampered natural nutrient products are sun-dried and low oxygen sealed to provide you the best nature has to offer.
We start with the best of seeds
For the yield potential of any rice variety to be realized, ...
Nutrients directly from the soil
A rice plant is affected by three factors: quality of seed, ...
Super Basmati 7.4 mm Length
In the ancient South Asian language, Basmati means "Queen of...
Harvested at the right time
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2012-05-20,
Farmer Organizations Urge Philippine Government to Change Rice Import Methods
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The president of National Confederation of Irrigators Association (NCIA) has urged the government to increase the share of farmer cooperatives in rice imports and review the Private Sector Financed importation method to prevent the exploitation of farmers.This year, the Philippines has targeted 500,000 tons of rice imports, out of which ...
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2012-05-20,
SRI Farming Method Surprises Rice Farmers
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Rice farmers in a small district in southern India have switched to the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of growing rice after seeing better results compared to conventional system of growing rice.Last year, the farmers were averse to adopting the SRI system which advocates less use of seeds, chemicals, ...
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2012-05-20,
Indian Rice Farmers Protest Delayed Payments Worth $54 Million
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Rice farmers in India’s southern state of Kerala say that they have not been paid about INR300 crore (about $54.6 million) for their paddy by the state rice buying agency, Supplyco.Protesting in front of Suplyco, the farmers said that delay in payment may jeopardize the planting for this year’s Kharif ...
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2012-05-20,
U.S. Rice Market Dead Quiet
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The U.S. cash rice market was dull today as most buyers and seller remain about $0.25-$0.50 per cwt apart. As of today, there were a few offers from farmers around $14.44 per cwt fob farm (about $318 per ton) or higher while offers from resellers decreased with futures market to ...
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2012-05-20,
Oryza Special - How African Food Production May Impact Global Rice Trade
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U.S. President Obama today announced a new phase of African farm aid in an effort to lift 50 million people from poverty in the next 10 years. The VP of the Switzerland-based World Economic Forum added that “the world can’t feed itself by 2050 without Africa.” Africa has ...
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2012-05-20,
Oryza Rice Currency Highlights – U.S. Dollar Rally Here to Stay or Overdone?
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Dollar Index’s “rally phase” is here to stay, according to a chartists at JP Morgan. The index softened today after rallying for 14 straight sessions, the most since 1973. Separate data shows speculators holding the highest number so bets for a stronger dollar since 2007, possibly suggesting the dollar may ...
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2012-05-20,
Oryza Afternoon Recap – Chicago Rice Futures Slip Under Firm Selling Pressure, Wheat Rallies over 5% on European Weather...
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Chicago rough rice futures for July delivery traded down 9 cents per cwt (about $2 per ton) to $15.175 per cwt (about $335 per ton), unable to maintain yesterday’s positive momentum. The gain complex finished mixed today, led by a continuation of the recent rally in wheat. Soybeans traded down ...
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2012-05-20,
Cambodian Rice Exports Fall Short of Government Hopes
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Cambodia’s rice exports in 2012 may fall significantly compared to last year, due to high fuel prices, soaring logistics costs and high prices.According to local sources, Cambodian rice shipments to Europe this month are at a $200 markup per container over those from Thailand and Vietnam. They say that shipping ...
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2012-05-20,
Ghana Rice to Meet International Quality Standards
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The Ghana Rice Inter-professional Body (GRIB) has taken several steps to enhance the quality of locally produced rice to help it compete with imported rice.GRIB is made up of private sector stakeholders in the rice industry and aims to promote the Ghana rice sector. The President of GRIB said that ...
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2012-05-20,
Turkey Irrigation Projects to Boost Paddy Production to 770,000 Tons, Says USDA
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Turkey’s paddy rice output reached a record high of 750,000 tons in 2010 in 2011 and is expected to increase by another 21,000 tons or 3% to 770,000 tons in 2012, partly due to increased acreage, according to a recent USDA report. Turkey has initiated several large irrigation ...
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2012-05-18,
USDA Announces Support for Farmers in Alaska, Hawaii and Insular Areas
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USDA Announces Support for Farmers in Alaska, Hawaii and Insular Areas
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 - Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun issuing approximately $1.996 million in fiscal year 2011 payments through a program that assists farmers and producers outside the contiguous continental United States who paid to transport either an agricultural commodity or an input used to produce an agricultural commodity. In addition, FSA announced that the sign-up period for this fiscal year's program begins on July 23, 2012. "This program will partially compensate U.S. farmers and ranchers outside the contiguous continental United States who are at a competitive disadvantage when they move their products to market," Nelson said. Authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill, the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program for Geographically Disadvantaged Farms and Ranchers (RTCP) provides payments intended to offset a portion of the costs of transporting agricultural inputs and products over long distances. The program assists farmers and ranchers in Alaska, Hawaii and insular areas, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands of the United States, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau. RTCP benefits are calculated based on the amount of costs incurred by the producer for transportation of the agricultural commodity or inputs during a fiscal year, subject to an $8,000 per producer cap per fiscal year. Fiscal year 2011 payments to geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers began May 3, 2012. Total claims exceeded available funding, therefore a payment factor will be applied to program payments. Sign-up for fiscal year 2012 will begin on July 23, 2012, and end on Sept. 10, 2012. Applicants must file their RTCP application for benefits, in their administrative county FSA office no later than Sept. 10, 2012. Applicants will have until Nov. 5, 2012, to provide supporting documentation of actual costs of transporting agricultural inputs and commodities in fiscal year 2012 to the FSA county office. The Obama Administration, with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's leadership, has worked tirelessly to strengthen rural America, implement the Farm Bill, maintain a strong farm safety net, and create opportunities for America's farmers and ranchers. U.S. agriculture is currently experiencing one of its most productive periods in American history thanks to the productivity, resiliency, and resourcefulness of our producers. A strong farm safety net is important to sustain the success of American agriculture. For example, USDA's crop insurance program insures 264 million acres, 1.14 million policies, and $110 billion worth of liability on about 500,000 farms. And in response to tighter financial markets, USDA has expanded the availability of farm credit, helping struggling farmers refinance loans. In the past 3 years, USDA provided 103,000 loans to family farmers totaling $14.6 billion. Over 50 percent of the loans went to beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. For more information on the RTCP program, farmers and ranchers in the eligible areas can visit their local FSA county office or http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
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2012-05-14,
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Sign-Up Deadline for 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program and Average Crop Revenue Election...
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USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Sign-Up Deadline for 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program and Average Crop Revenue Election Program
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2012 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson today reminded producers that enrollment for the 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) ends on June 1, 2012. “We want producers to know that DCP and ACRE are still available for enrollment,” said Nelson. “Producers who want to participate in DCP or ACRE must enroll their eligible farms. We encourage them to take the time to sign up before the deadline. Electronic DCP (eDCP) is a great option for enrolling during this busy planting season.” Producers who choose to participate in either the revenue-based ACRE safety net or the price-based DCP safety net must enroll their farms each year. All owners and operators who will share in the DCP or ACRE payments on the farm must sign up by June 1. Since 2009, producers have had the option to participate in DCP or ACRE. A producer who initially chose to remain in DCP has an option to switch to ACRE during the current enrollment period; however, producers who chose to enroll in ACRE cannot switch back to DCP. Producers can make use of the electronic DCP (eDCP) automated website to sign up, or they can visit a nearby FSA county office to complete their 2012 DCP or ACRE enrollment form. eDCP saves time, reduces paperwork and speeds up contract processing. It is available to all producers who are eligible to participate in the DCP and ACRE programs and can be accessed at www.fsa.usda.gov/dcp. To access the service, producers must have an active USDA eAuthentication Level 2 account, which requires completing an online registration form at www.eauth.egov.usda.gov followed by a visit to the local USDA Service Center for identity verification. For more information on DCP or ACRE, contact a nearby FSA Service Center or visit the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/dcp. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
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2012-04-27,
USDA and Arkansas Partners Announce Added Incentives on Conservation Program to Benefit Illinois River Watersheds
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USDA and Arkansas Partners Announce Added Incentives on Conservation Program to Benefit Illinois River Watersheds
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2012— USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson today announced that USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) and the state of Arkansas entered into a revised agreement to add additional incentives to the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The Illinois River Watershed CREP, as it is more commonly known, was created to reduce nutrient, bacterial and sediment load in the Illinois River Watersheds. "USDA is proud to work with the state of Arkansas to enroll up to 10,000 acres of eligible cropland and marginal pastureland to enhance the water quality, biological diversity and aquatic habitats of the Illinois River Watersheds," said Nelson. The agreement establishes riparian buffers and filter strips on marginal pastureland and cropland with a goal of reducing 85,000 tons of annual sediment loading into local streams and waterways. Farmers and ranchers will be able to apply for this program at their Farm Service Agency (FSA) Service Centers. FSA will administer the Illinois River Watershed CREP on behalf of CCC, working with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the state of Arkansas’ Natural Resources Commission (ANRC), and with other state CREP partners. The primary objectives of this agreement are to conserve, restore and protect water quality and other natural resources within the targeted area through the installation and maintenance of riparian buffers. The program will provide producers financial and technical assistance to protect water resources and curb development by entering into permanent or long-term easement agreements. Revisions to the Agreement Under the addendum to the Illinois River Watershed CREP in Arkansas, the following additional provisions were made: Enrollment revised to 10,000 acres. Riparian buffers (Cropland and Marginal Pastureland) , CP-22 – up to 6,700 acres and Marginal Pastureland Wildlife Habitat Buffers, CP-29 – up to 3,300 acres. Maximum average buffer widths may include areas exceeding 300 feet, if overland out-of-bank flow shows evidence of scour erosion, sediment deposition or debris deposits. Federal incentive payments are increased to 100 percent of base cropland soil rental rate or marginal pastureland rental rate. The state will make a one-time, lump-sum payment of $400 per acre on the first 1,000 acres enrolled in the Illinois River Watershed CREP. After the first 1,000 acres are enrolled, the state will make a one-time, lump-sum payment of $200 per acre for acres enrolled in the Illinois River Watershed CREP. The CCC will pay up to 50 percent of the cost of installing conservation practices. CCC will also pay a 40 percent one-time Practice Incentive Payment of the total eligible cost of practice installation. Conservation practices for the Illinois River Watershed CREP are specialized to meet Arkansas' unique natural resource conditions, and CREP goals. Federal annual rental payments are provided based on the cropland or marginal pastureland rental rates. Additionally, a CCC signing incentive payment equal to $100 per acre for 10 years will be paid. The state of Arkansas will provide a one-time total of $400 per acre signing incentive payment on the first 1,000 acres enrolled in the Illinois River Watershed CREP project. After the first 1,000 acres have been enrolled, the state of Arkansas will provide a one-time $200 per acre signing incentive payment for participation in the CREP project. The state will allow eligible participants to utilize a riparian and wetland restoration state tax credit for out-of-pocket costs incurred as part of the CREP practice installation. CREP participants also will be provided, on a voluntary basis, an opportunity to enroll federal contract acres in a state permanent or long-term easement. The total cost of the Illinois River Watershed CREP Program Agreement over the life of the project is estimated at $21.1 million for a total enrollment of 10,000 acres. The state of Arkansas will contribute $5.7 million to support the overall program cost. For more information about Farm Service Agency (FSA) conservation programs visit http://www.fsa.usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
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2012-04-26,
USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for May 2012
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USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for May 2012
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced interest rates for May 2012. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge for May 2012 is 0.125 percent, unchanged from 0.125 in April 2012. For 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing assistance loans, the interest rate for loans disbursed during May 2012 is 1.125 percent, unchanged from 1.125 in April 2012. In accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill, interest rates for Farm Storage Facility Loans approved for May 2012 are as follows, 1.500 percent with seven-year loan terms, unchanged from 1.500 in April 2012; 2.125 percent with 10-year loan terms, unchanged from 2.125 in April 2012 and; 2.375 percent with 12-year loan terms, unchanged from 2.375 percent in April 2012. The interest rate for Sugar Storage Facility Loans for May 2012 is 2.625 percent, unchanged from 2.625 in April 2012. The maximum discount rate applicable for May 2012 for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program is 5 percent, unchanged from April 2012. This is based on the 3.250 percent prime rate plus 2 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number. Past monthly releases announcing interest rates charged by CCC on commodity and marketing assistance loans disbursed for that particular month reflect the interest rate the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for that month. This was the interest rate specified by CCC since Jan. 1, 1982, but the process of establishing the interest rate was changed by a provision of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the Act), enacted on April 4, 1996. Section 163 of the Act requires that monthly interest rates applicable to commodity and marketing assistance loans are to be 100 basis points — or 1 percent — greater than the rate determined under the applicable interest rate formula in effect on Oct. 1, 1995. This formula resulted in a rate equivalent to the amount the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for borrowing, for the month. Further program information is available from USDA Farm Service Agency's (FSA) Financial Management Division at 202-772-6041. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
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2012-04-24,
USDA Announces 2012 County Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains and Oilseeds
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USDA Announces 2012 County Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains and Oilseeds
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 — The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced county loan rates for the 2012 crops of wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, soybeans and other oilseeds (sunflower seed, flaxseed, canola, rapeseed, safflower, mustard seed, crambe and sesame seed). The rates are posted on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport. The 2008 Farm Bill authorizes the national loan rates for the 2012 crops of wheat, feed grains and oilseeds at these levels:
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2008-10-28,
What's New in Food
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Food safety and nutrition announcements, and newly posted documents on the FDA/Foods website.
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2012-05-18,
European alliance targets 75% food waste cut with sustainable A&I packaging project
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An industry-driven collaboration is aiming to develop groundbreaking sustainable food packaging materials with built in active and intelligent technology to extend shelf life. Read more... |
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2012-05-18,
Upgrade will enable us to stay ahead of market demand, say Ardagh
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Ardagh Group has invested $4m in a food can line in its Ukrainian facility, predicting rapid expansion in the region. Read more... |
2012-05-18,
Import/Export Price Indexes Latest Numbers
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ImportsAll Commodities: Fuels & Lubricants: All Imports Excluding Fuels: ExportsAll Commodities: Agricultural Commodities: Nonagricultural Commodities: p- preliminary Read more... |
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2012-05-18,
Kerry Ingredients fined $50,000 for repeat safety failures
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The US department of Labor?s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Kerry Ingredients & Flavours $50,000 for three repeat safety violations at a plant in the US. Read more... |
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2012-05-18,
China officials back ?throw out the window? food safety site
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Food safety officials in the Chinese city of Shanghai have given their backing to a private food safety website that collates and spreads knowledge about food safety issues in the country. Read more... |
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2012-05-18,
Del Monte Foods to close processing plant
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US-based Del Monte Foods will close a food processing plant due to ?consumer sentiment and macroeconomic factors.? Read more... |
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2012-05-18,
Bühler's Leybold takeover approved
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Bühler?s takeover of Leybold Optics has been cleared without any restrictions by the relevant anti-trust authorities. Read more... |
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2012-05-18,
Berlin targets customer growth after takeover
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Berlin Packaging said its acquisition of packaging distributor Lerman Container will enable it to get geographically closer to customers and expand existing markets in the US. Read more... |
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2012-05-16,
EFSA to consider non-dietary exposure in bisphenol A data call
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is inviting a host of stakeholders ? including packaging companies and food businesses - to submit data on migration of Bisphenol A (BPA) from packaging and levels of the chemicals in food and beverages. Read more... |
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2012-05-16,
Tamar eyes European market growth after Irish takeover
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Tamar Labels said its takeover of self-adhesive label producer Labelit will open up new food and beverage market opportunities in Europe. Read more... |
| 2011-08-03, Publications: The CGIAR at 40 and Beyond: Impacts that Matter for the Poor and the Planet. June 2011. »» |
| 2011-08-03, Publications: 40 Findings on the Impacts of CGIAR Research 1971-2011. March 2011. »» |
| 2010-11-22, Publications: CGIAR E-News November 2010: Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security »» |
| 2010-10-03, Publications: CGIAR ENEWS September 2010 »» |
| 2010-10-03, Interview with Shenggen Fan, IFPRI Director General »» |
| 2010-10-03, Publications: CGIAR Annual Report 2009: From Research to Results »» |
| 2010-03-29, Story of the Month - March 2010: Taking Stock of Biotech »» |
| 2010-03-29, CGIAR Science Awards 2009 : Winners are Announced »» |
| 2009-12-27, Story of the Month - Dec 2009-Jan 2010: Farms and Forests: Part of the Solution to Climate Change »» |
| 2009-11-10, Rural Climate Exchange Blog: Connecting Agricultural and Environmental Science to the Climate Change Agenda »» |
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2012-05-20,
Syria town shelling 'kills 34'
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Shelling by Syrian forces kills 34 people, according to the British-based group the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
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2012-05-20,
Dominicans voting for president
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People in the Dominican Republic vote for a new president, in a tight contest between two old political rivals and a campaign dominated by inflation concerns.
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2012-05-20,
Nato to discuss Afghan withdrawal
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Nato leaders hold a summit dominated by Afghanistan, as the alliance prepares to hand over security duties to Afghans by the end of 2014.
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2012-05-20,
Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead
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Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies at home in Tripoli, nearly three years after he was controversially freed from a Scottish prison.
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2012-05-20,
Thousands cheer winners Chelsea
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Thousands of Chelsea fans cheer on the squad during a parade to celebrate their team's Champions League victory in Munich.
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2012-05-20,
Pakistan blocks Twitter access
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Pakistani authorities block access to the social media website Twitter because of tweets they say are blasphemous and inflammatory.
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2012-05-20,
Deadly quake hits northern Italy
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A magnitude-6.0 earthquake in northern Italy kills at least six people, causing "significant damage" to the region's cultural heritage.
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2012-05-20,
Arctic melt releasing ancient gas
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Scientists identify thousands of sites in the Arctic where methane stored for millennia is bubbling out, potentially accelerating global warming.
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2012-05-20,
Lone bomber sought in Italy blast
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A bomb that killed a girl outside a school in southern Italy was probably planted by a single person rather than the mafia, a prosecutor says.
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2012-05-19,
Serbia votes for new president
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Voters in Serbia have a choice between a reformist and a nationalist as they vote for a president, months after winning EU candidate status.
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| 2012-05-20, US rejects high Pakistan fees for supply routes: official »» |
| 2012-05-20, Border still shut as Nato seeks Pakistan resolution »» |
| 2012-05-20, Renowned TV and film artist Ibrahim Nafees passes away »» |
| 2012-05-20, Pakistan can win a gold medal at the Olympics: Sohail Abbas »» |
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