Our hero of agriculture now not quite so unsung
Narooma News Thu, 27 Jan 2005 2:33 PM PST
A BINGIE man who has been described as "an unsung hero of global agriculture" is being honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division. |
Major plans to boost agriculture on anvil
Navhind Times Thu, 27 Jan 2005 11:55 AM PST
Panaji Jan 27: The Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar said that Krishi Bhavan, the headquarters for the administrative activities of the directorate of agriculture would be supplemented by new extension offices, to be set up in talukas like Ponda and Sattari. |
SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
SeedQuest Thu, 27 Jan 2005 9:59 AM PST
A consultation of experts convened at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), recommended that any responsible deployment of Genetically Modified (GM) crops needs to comprise the whole technology development process, from the pre-release risk assessment, to biosafety considerations and post release monitoring. |
FAO Told More GM Study Needed
Ag Report Thu, 27 Jan 2005 7:19 AM PST
ROME - Jan 27/05 - SNS -- An expert panel convened by the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) wants to see more study done on the impact of genetically modified (GM) crops before their use becomes more widespread. |
Conservationists say little progress in water cleanup
Iowa Farmer Fri, 28 Jan 2005 6:50 AM PST
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) _ A coalition of conservation groups is threatening to sue the state, claiming it has failed to enforce the Clean Water Act and has made little progress in cleaning up Iowa's polluted lakes, rivers and streams. |
House & Garden Briefs
This Ithaca Journal Fri, 28 Jan 2005 4:26 AM PST
ITHACA -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is hosting a free seminar on attracting birds, choosing the right seed, deciding on the best feeder design, and outwitting squirrels, at least some of the time. |
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