Agriculture
Western subsidies undermining food security in developing world: India
19 Jul 2008
Huge farm subsidies in rich countries are “systematically undermining” agricultural productivity and “devastating" food security in developing nations, India told the WTO.
Argentine senate defeats presidential tax proposal as VP votes against government
18 Jul 2008
In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Argentina's upper house has rejected increases in the agricultural export tax that have caused a farmer rebellion, with the vice president casting the deciding vote against the government.
Government lifts import duties on cotton
09 Jul 2008
Argentina's government-farmer stand-off heats up as Congress approves new tax
07 Jul 2008
Argentinan farmers are set to revive their anti-government protests against a new tax regime.
Philippines beer maker San Miguel in agribusiness joint venture with Shangri-La Hotel chain owner
04 Jul 2008
SBI leads public sector banks in farm loan waiver
03 Jun 2008
The State Bank of India (SBI) has kicked off the farm debt relief scheme, which will benefit an estimated 50 lakh farmers across the country, ahead of the finance ministry's deadline of 30 June.
SBI puts loans for agri mechanisation on hold
19 May 2008
Jain Irrigation to set up Rs550 crore project in Jalgaon, signs MoU with state government
15 May 2008
Bayer CropScience launches first global hybrid rice variety resistent to bacterial leaf blight in India
15 May 2008
Rising food prices need global perspective: CII responds to Bush-Rice India-baiting
05 May 2008
Industry body CII has responded to the Bush-Rice charge of Indians eating too much and causing a global food crisis, by calling for global information flow on agriculture and cutting waste. It also wants support for development of bio fuels that do not affect food cultivation.
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