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 Below you find the postings of the last seven days.

 

2010-08-25 | permalink

Price of success for South Africa GE corn farmers is ruin

Maize farmers are facing difficult production decisions for the coming season. Due to overproduction and a low maize price, the country could lose up to 30% of its maize farmers. Solidarity has become increasingly aware of a looming crisis among South African maize farmers. Indications are that this crisis will reach a peak by the middle of 2011.

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2010-08-25 | permalink

Price of success for South Africa GE corn farmers is ruin

Maize farmers are facing difficult production decisions for the coming season. Due to overproduction and a low maize price, the country could lose up to 30% of its maize farmers. Solidarity has become increasingly aware of a looming crisis among South African maize farmers. Indications are that this crisis will reach a peak by the middle of 2011.

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