Full Coverage: Food
February 2008
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The aim of this Topic Guide is to provide a broad introduction to the subject of of food security in the context of the Millennium Development Goal to reduce world hunger
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23.02.2008
Tate & Lyle says it intends to move its entire retail cane sugars range to Fairtrade, marking the largest-ever switch to the ethical labelling scheme by any major UK food or drink brand.
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21.02.2008
NEW YORK, Feb 21 (OneWorld) - Graphic images of animal cruelty and this week's record recall of U.S. beef have spurred fresh demands to expand a ban on killing sick animals for food consumption.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [United States] [Business] [Consumption] [Corporations] [Animals] [Health] [Codes of conduct] [Ethics & value systems] Image: © Worldwatch Institute
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07.02.2008
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a US$ 19 million grant to develop rice varieties that can withstand the effects of climate change. The money will benefit nearly half a million farmers in Africa and Asia who depend on rain fed agriculture for their livelihoods.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Agriculture] [Aid] [Climate change] [Science] Image: Making rice climate proof? © ActionAid UK
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07.02.2008
Impoverished regions of South Asia will be hit first and hardest by climate change, along with southern Africa, say scientists. Under the circumstances the best strategy for agriculture is diversity not monocultures. Solutions from outside are unlikely to work so there will be a need for localised approach.
more...Related topics/regions: [Agriculture] [Environment] [Climate change] Image: Food security will be endangered © People & the Planet
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