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Africa's soil erosion to be mapped digitally

To try and stop the growing famines plaguing the African continent, a digital soil-health surveillance system has been launched to help scientists map areas at risk of soil degradation. Slash-and-burn farmers are causing long term, serious soil erosion.

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Africa 'must boost food output'

The United Nations Development Programme says Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity if it is to sustain its economic boom.

Harper lands in China looking for business

Prime Minister Stephen Harper's trip to China comes amid a renewed focus on Canada's natural resource exports, including oil and gas, forest products, minerals and agricultural products.

'Pink slime' off US school menu

The US agriculture department relaxes its rules on beef products for school meals, allowing schools to avoid lean mince commonly called "pink slime".

Shell plans production expansion

Royal Dutch Shell has said it will launch a major investment drive in an effort to boost falling production.

VIDEO: Companies getting economy moving

Small businesses in Doncaster are giving the economy a boost as they begin to export their products.