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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
About 600 million of the rural poor in developing countries rely on livestock for their livelihoods — making issues about animal food and health, farming efficiency and market access vital to reducing poverty.
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Opinions and Analysis
Biofuel revolution threatens food security for the poor
Strong international policies are needed to stop the biofuel revolution threatening food security for the poor, says Siwa Msangi.
Is it time to stop treating Africa as a victim?
There is a history of resistance to the adverse effects of climate in Africa — so damage isn't inevitable, argues Katharine Vincent.
1 August 2007
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Public engagement key to animal health research
2 March 2007
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Source: Science
Media can help fight climate change in Africa
24 January 2007
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News and Features
Argentinean GM cows 'could increase milk yields'
An Argentinean company has produced a genetically-modified breed of cows that could increase milk production by 20%.
21 November 2008
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Remember small-scale farmers, policymakers told
New policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector should take into account the effects on small farms, say scientists.
14 October 2008
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Access to export markets 'requires policy rethink'
24 April 2008
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South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008
20 March 2008
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Information Services
The global food crisis
A series of articles debate key issues such as GM technology, media reporting and agricultural policymaking
