Benefits and drawbacks of bioenergy must be considered, UN experts say 8 May 2007 As the demand for biofuels surges with over one billion people living without access to electricity, a new United Nations report released today cautions that the world s energy needs must be met in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner. Benefits and drawbacks of bioenergy must be considered, UN experts say Footer UN HOMEPAGE. Benefits and drawbacks of bioenergy must be considered, UN experts say 8...

Permission has been given despite widespread opposition from local farmers and residents and fears over the impact that the GM potatoes may pose to neighbouring borage crops. According to local reports, the farmer due to grow the experimental GM potatoes has indicated that he may not take part in the trials because of these concerns. If this trial goes ahead it will not only risk a huge financial blow for local farmers, but also threatens to contaminate future non-GM potato supplies....

Valdosta Daily Times - Losses likely to be in the millions after drought. Losses likely to be in the millions after drought By Billy Bruce The Valdosta Daily Times VALDOSTA South Georgia farmers are facing a devastating financial hit after losing millions in the April cold snap and facing millions more in losses from what some are calling the worst drought in recent memory. Losses likely to be in the millions after drought By Billy Bruce The Valdosta Daily Times VALDOSTA South Georgia...

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The crop insurance program has been a big question mark in the debate over the 2007 Farm Bill. In USDA's farm bill proposal, it recommended "gap coverage," a new crop insurance policy to cover deductibles. House Subcommittee Reviews Crop Insurance Compiled By Staff. The House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing Tuesday to review the crop insurance industry. House Ag Committee Chairman Rep. In testimony before the subcommittee, USDA Chief...