And now, BPO wave sweeps agriculture
The Economic Times Sun, 24 Apr 2005 2:19 PM PDT
BANGALORE: For decades, dependence on the farm sector has almost been considered an indicator of India’s backwardness. However, this perception could be changing with the emergence of a new trend. Much like in IT, the global skill shortage in agriculture is now beginning to be made good by Indians. |
Every day is Earth Day for farmers
The Steubenville Herald-Star Mon, 25 Apr 2005 3:53 AM PDT
WINTERSVILLE - Earth Day was celebrated Friday, but farmers, tillers of the soil and providers of food for dinner tables, observe Earth Day every day. |
Plenty of water now, but drought could easily return
Lake City Reporter Mon, 25 Apr 2005 5:19 AM PDT
Driving around Columbia County one can see various low-lying areas full of water only feet from the roadside. While passing for ponds now, as little as five years ago, they were probably just patches of thirsty soil begging for a drop of rain. |
Outstanding conservationists and students to be honored
Jacksonville Daily Progress Sun, 24 Apr 2005 8:09 AM PDT
In conjunction with national Soil and Water Stewardship Week, the Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District No. 427 will hold its annual awards banquet at 7 p.m. Friday at the Norman Activity Center in Jacksonville. |
Warm weather signals time for food poisoning
Detroit News Mon, 25 Apr 2005 0:48 AM PDT
Disease detectives say they are seeing welcome progress in tracking down some of the deadliest food-borne pathogens after several spectacular outbreaks in recent years. |
Nothing compares to homegrown herbs
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Mon, 25 Apr 2005 4:15 AM PDT
It is not surprising that herbs are an important plant in American gardens. Early pioneers grew herbs to season foods, cure illnesses, freshen linens, strew on floors, cover bad tastes in meats, dye yarn and use as fragrance. |
Final piece of obelisk returns home
NEWS.com.au Sun, 24 Apr 2005 10:10 PM PDT
THE third and final piece of the stolen Axum obelisk arrived home in Ethiopia from Italy today nearly 70 years after it was plundered by fascist troops. |
DEC Continues CleanSweep Program With Spring Pesticide Cleanup In Central New York
Oswego Daily News Mon, 25 Apr 2005 5:22 AM PDT
ALBANY, NY - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan today announced that DEC will be holding its spring CleanSweep program in four central New York counties throughout the week of April 25, 2005. The event will allow agricultural and non-agricultural facilities in Cortland, Oswego, Onondaga, and Cayuga counties to drop off unwanted |
Whose dream reigns supreme?
Seattle Times Mon, 25 Apr 2005 0:46 AM PDT
For Americans, a surging population level isn't just a good thing. We see it as imperative, the critical measure of economic success. But are we right... |
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