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Bt cotton hybrids are pointing to drastic depletion of soil nutrients due to repeated cultivation. Crop failures and less yield from the use of transgenic seeds are causing suicides among Indian farmers.
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Washington -
For the first time, the U.S. government has signed off on a large-scale experiment with genetically modified crops from Monsanto engineered corn seed.
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Requests have been made under the Freedom of Information Act for President Obama to disclose discussions with Montanto-supporting lobbyists. Requests have been denied.
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Beitbridge -
A herd of stray elephants have destroyed fences and crops at the Shashe irrigation scheme close to the borders of Botswana and South Africa in Zimbabwe.
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Dar Es Salaam -
Tanzania farmers have been encouraged to use organic fertilizers instead of chemical ones so as to maintain the natural fertility of the soil and be able to harvest natural crops.
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Beijing -
Following a months-long drought, China now finds itself reeling from continuous downpours in recent days which have caused massive flooding, killed at least 52 and forced almost 100,000 people to evacuate its central and southern regions.
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Brasil -
As new satellite data shows deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest increased almost sixfold in the past year, Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passed a vote which would ease regulations on the Forest Code, allowing farmers to increase deforestation.
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Bentonville -
The Bentonville Farmers Market is in full swing offering visitors fresh produce, locally raised meats, and family-friendly events that bring the community together.
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Saint Paul -
A unique legislative bill in the Minnesota House, nicknamed the 'Cheeseburger Bill', would provide for civil immunity against claims based on weight gain, obesity and health related issued caused by the long-term consumption of foods.
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Bentonville, AR - Crowds braved temperatures hovering around 90 degrees by 11:00 a.m. to enjoy the flavors, flowers, and fitness tips available at the Bentonville Farmers Market on Saturday.
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Afghan farmers celebrate their annual festival every spring and show off their harvest from the previous season.
A young farmer talks about why he does the job and why it's an often overlooked career path.
Scientists in Norwich say they have made a breakthrough in the research on rice that could help farmers devastated by last year's tsunami in Japan.
 A New Brunswick farmer who spent more than a year in a Beirut prison, accused of selling rotten potatoes in Algeria, says he's "very glad to be home."
Rich landowners get six-figure subsidies designed to help struggling farmers
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