Agriculture

FARMERS ADVISED TO TAP RM600-MLN MARKET FOR CHIPS (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

6 Jul 2008

PASIR PUTEH, July 6 (Bernama) -- Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed today advised farmers and owners of idle land to tap the RM600-million domestic market for chips by growing the raw material such as tapioca, banana, yam and potato.

Climate report 'a disaster novel' (Daily Telegraph)

6 Jul 2008

FEDERAL Agriculture Minister Tony Burke has likened a scientific study into links between climate change and drought to the final chapters of a disaster novel.

State Fair to showcase North Dakota's finest in agriculture (Williston Herald)

6 Jul 2008

While the attractions of a state fair abound, one of the most important aspects is the agricultural showcases and other exhibits. This year's fair will be no exception, and is going to be packed full of the state's top 4-H and FFA winners.