Agriculture & Horticulture Press Releases

Press Releases

Agreement Towards Improved Food Security
www.thepoultrysite.com | Dec 12, 2011
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - The Kyoto Protocol survived the United Nations climate change conference (COP 17/CMP 7) in Durban, which ended Sunday by also opening the door to major advances towards increased food security and more animal welfare-friendly, equitable, and environmentally sustainable

NFU: Agriculture Part Of Climate Change Solution
www.thepigsite.com | Dec 2, 2011
UK - As the world tries to agree on its next steps towards managing climate change in Durban, South Africa, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is working with others in the industry to ensure that agriculture s contribution to tackling the problem is recognised.

Lowering the Color of Crystals in Sugar Factories / June 23, 2011 / News from the USDA Agricultural
www.ars.usda.gov | Jun 23, 2011
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Vietnam latest news - Thanh Nien Daily | Vietnam sugar prices rise on demand
www.thanhniennews.com | Aug 2, 2010
Sugar prices have risen sharply since early this month although it has been reported that there is sufficient supply to meet local consumption needs.

allAfrica.com: South Africa: Sugar Production Hurt By Low Rainfall
allafrica.com | Jul 29, 2010
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On ethanol: Enough already | StAugustine.com
staugustine.com | Jul 27, 2010
Congress finally is starting to recognize the high cost of filling up gas tanks with ethanol, the motor fuel made from corn. Billions of dollars in federal subsidies are on the chopping block.

FT.com / Comment / Letters - Sugar plantations began in Brazil
www.ft.com | Jul 26, 2010
Anthony P. Maingot (Letters, July 17) indicates that the Caribbean is struggling in its sugar production and that Brazil and Thailand are the new centres of sugar cane cultivation. The original sugar plantations were in fact in Brazil, centred on the Pernambuco province as early as the 1500s,

Federal sugar policy A sweet deal that’s making us sick - Opinions - SunHerald.com
www.sunherald.com | Jul 26, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius promised, “The U.S. government plans to increase funding to battle obesity and views healthcare reform as an opportunity to encourage better eating habits.” Rather than spending money and attacking the food industry, the secretary

The Hindu Business Line : Triveni Engg reports loss on sugar blip
www.thehindubusinessline.com | Jul 20, 2010
Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd on Monday reported a net loss of Rs 14.23 crore for the third quarter ended June 2010, with overall profitability being impacted due to increased costs faced by the company\'s sugar division.

Sugar output may outstrip demand soon: Rediff.com Business
business.rediff.com | Jul 15, 2010
Sugar year runs from October to September. Sugar demand is expected to be around 23 million tonne next year, he said while addressing the media on 'sugar decontrol' on behalf of private and cooperative mills.