Roberta Rampton
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But will shareholders back hunger fight?
Bill Gates challenged research companies to make new technology available to small farmers without charging them royalties. Will shareholders stand for it? Full Article
Less talk, more action needed on food security
Last year's spike in food prices raised the political profile of food security, and rich nations have pledged money and action. Per Pinstrup-Andersen said he fears the promises could get stalled by too much talk about plans and too little action. Full Article
Vilsack rips media over swine flu, I mean, H1N1
Hog markets are depressed. Farmers struggle to put food on the table. Hard times are seeping into the rural economy... Blame the media, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Full Article | Comments [2]
