food production

Soil health 'threatens farming'

BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition  Thu, 10/23/2008 - 3:39am

The health and fertility of soil in parts of England may threaten its capacity for food production in future, a new report warns.



 

Irrigation boost for Malawi farms

BBC News | Science/Nature | World Edition  Wed, 08/27/2008 - 9:53am

President Mutharika announces plans for a massive irrigation project to boost Malawi's food production.



 

Honduras Promises To Invest In Its Farmers

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 08/04/2008 - 6:30am

In light of the global food crisis, the Honduras government is changing policies to put money into farming and food production.

It's a signal that farmers aren't forgotten anymore — and that feeding the poor is priority.

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UN chief: billions needed yearly on food (AP)

Ytop stories  Wed, 06/04/2008 - 3:54am

AP - U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon says $15 billion to $20 billion is needed each year to boost food production to combat hunger.



 

FIRe start-ups: Fish farming, battery overhaul, studio magic

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 05/22/2008 - 9:12pm

Three of the ten start-up companies featured at the Future in Review conference are tackling a wide variety of markets, from food production to music composition.