Africa: 8th African Cotton Days Kick Off Today

allafrica Friday, March 12, 2010 11:27:00 AM CET | info

In a news conference in Yaounde yesterday, the association's president, Ahmed Bachir Diop, assured that all was ready for the three-day reflection on African cotton....

PepsiCo Tests Fertilizer to Cut Tropicana CO2 Emissions

time Friday, March 12, 2010 10:54:00 AM CET | info

PepsiCo, which owns the juice brand Tropicana, is experimenting with greener farming methods in order to reduce the carbon footprint of a morning glass of OJ...

Arubans see ‘gold mine’ in Guyana’s fruits, veggies

stabroeknews Friday, March 12, 2010 10:43:00 AM CET | info

Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud earlier this week met with representatives of a company from Aruba, as the latter plans to source fruits and vegetables from ......

GuySuCo in full water conservation mode

stabroeknews Friday, March 12, 2010 10:13:00 AM CET | info

As El Nino dry weather conditions persist over Guyana, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has adopted several strategies to conserve water used for supply to ......

Africa: How food and water are driving a 21st-century land grab

pambazuka Friday, March 12, 2010 9:20:00 AM CET | info

2010-03-12 An Observer investigation reveals how rich countries faced by a global food shortage now farm an area double the size of the UK to guarantee supplies for their citizens...

Schuil & Associates Diversified Real Estate Expands Family Business

earthtimes Friday, March 12, 2010 9:01:00 AM CET | info

Schuil & Associates Diversified Real Estate is not only the agricultural real estate specialist in California's Central Valley, but is also a booming family business....

Zeus collaborates with ex - Bongo Muffin member

TheGovernmentOfBotswana Friday, March 12, 2010 8:46:00 AM CET | info

GABORONE - The talented Motswako rapper, Game 'Zeus' Bantsi has collaborated with former Bongo Muffin star, Anesu Adrian Mupemu also known as Jah Seed. The single Hakuna Ipwa, which is in Jah Seed's new album: No Retreat, No Surrender has been doing rounds on some South African radio stations and has proved to be a hit among the youths....

No limit for cheap holiday cigarettes and drink

irish-independent Friday, March 12, 2010 8:35:00 AM CET | info

HOLIDAYMAKERS returning from trips to Europe can effectively bring back as much alcohol and cigarettes as they like, Revenue chiefs admitted yesterday....

Děda's Svíčková

praguemonitor Friday, March 12, 2010 8:28:00 AM CET | info

After writing about traditional Czech cooking, I thought I'd better put my pen down and actually get my hands dirty in the kitchen (with something other than Czech sweets). My own curiosity, coupled with requests from readers for an authentic recipe for svíčková , prompted me to talk to Radek's děda.......

Mohammed hits record 213 for Sugar Road Sports

Triniad-guardian Friday, March 12, 2010 6:19:00 AM CET | info

A record 213 was scored by Adrian Mohammed for Sugar Road Sports in Division One, when Round Six action continued in the Southern Sports Sunday Cricket League last weekend. The previous record was held by Adesh Ramdial, 156 for Destiny XI, just one week ago against Mohess Road Sports....

Guyana: El Nino affecting sugar production

reliefWeb-latestUpdates Friday, March 12, 2010 5:35:00 AM CET | info

Georgetown, GINA, March 11, 2010 The extended El Nino period has been having severe effects on cane cultivation across the sugar industry, particularly on the East Demerara estates, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) said....

Smoke-free website by students launched in Vietnam

nst Friday, March 12, 2010 4:05:00 AM CET | info

2010/03/12 HANOI:A smoke-free website developed by voluntary students, was launched yesterday, aiming to provide information on activities and campaigns for a smoke-free environment. According to Ha Anh Tuan, ambassador of the Vietnam Steering on Smoking and Health (VINACOSH), the website www.clickkhongthuocla....

Strawberry, nutrient-rich fruit, reduces heart disease

TheFrontierPost-en Friday, March 12, 2010 3:59:00 AM CET | info

F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Strawberries are not only delicious and nutrient-rich, new research from Harvard Medical School has found that they may offer heart ......

Food: Penang bites that stay true

nst Friday, March 12, 2010 3:20:00 AM CET | info

2010/03/11 Penang’s Chinese-style handmade biscuits and pastry still sell like hot cakes. C.K. LAM pays a visit to find out more “HOMEMADE” biscuits and pastries are synonymous with Penang, and visitors should try at least some varieties. They also make great gifts for family and friends....