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 Austin American Statesman
Flight by plane pioneer in 1908 created new hero, irked Wright brothers.
| HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. — On a steamy Fourth of July evening a century ago, a wood-and-fabric biplane lifted off from Stony Brook Farm and stayed airborne for almost a mile in a stupendous triumph ... (photo: Creative Commons / maryatexitzero)
Aviation Century Fabric Flight Photos |
 Malaya
Cabiao to plant 7,000 has. idle land to sweet sorghum
| By JOJO DE GUZMAN | CABIAO, Nueva Ecija - Mayor Abundia Garcia said massive planting of sweet sorghum as a biofuel crop in this town won't affect local rice production. | Garcia said the areas plant... (photo: USDA file)
Agriculture Energy Philippines Photos Production |
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 The Times
Robert Mugabe uses food as weapon as famine looms
| Zimbabwe is on the brink of an unprecedented famine after its worst harvest since independence in 1980. The plight of Zimbabweans is compounded by the deliberate starva... (photo: AP / )
Famine Government Mugabe Photos Zimbabwe |
 Daily Star Lebanon
Farmers in Lebanon threaten protest
| Daily Star staff | Saturday, July 05, 2008 | BEIRUT: Lebanese farmers on Friday threatened to take to the streets if the government refuses to backtrack on its decision... (photo: AP / Mohammed Zaatari)
Agriculture Beirut Lebanon Photos Protest |
 Inquirer
'Frank' victims take 6-km trek for half kg rice
| CAJIDIOCAN, Sibuyan Island– Six kilometers for half a kilogram of rice. | Life has become an arduous trek for daily survival for a little known tribal community here, s... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Meal Philippines Photos Rice Victims |
 Manila Bulletin
High food prices to spur agri investment
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) — Soaring food prices will trigger increased investment in agricultural land, notably in eastern Europe, Brazil and Africa where there is plent... (photo: Creative Commons / Victor Szalvay)
Agriculture Food Investment London Photos Price |
 Manila Bulletin
Goat milk producer caters to a niche market
A goat farm has come up with a technology that can significantly contribute to the country’s nutritional sufficiency. | The technological breakthrough from Alaminos Goa... (photo: GFDL)
Farm Goat Market Photos Technology |
 The Daily Tribune
Joc-joc extradition only after final US court’s ruling—DoJ
| 07/05/2008 | Not even the tiny finger will be lifted by the Department of Justice (DoJ) in any move to get former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-joc” Bolante, ... (photo: OPS-NIB / Marcelino Pascua)
Agriculture Court Extradition Philippines Photos US |
 The Australian
Farmers fear wind of change
| IT all boils down to one simple question: will cows be taxed for burping and farting? | The complex debate about the introduction of an emissions trading scheme to tack... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Agriculture Nature Photos Society Weather |
 The Examiner
Cantaloupes, melons on the way in Va.
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. (Map, News) - The Virginia Farm Bureau says the state's summer produce season is in full swing. | And the two most eagerly awaited treats are fresh cant... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Cantaloupes Fruits Melons Photos Virginia |
