Grassroots innovator
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Agricultural biotechnologist Richard Jefferson believes that biotechnology can help the 780 mil people suffering from malnutrition. Jefferson's belief in grassroots innovation and 'meta-technologies' led him to form the Centre for the Application of Molecular Biology to International Agriculture.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Where there's muck: European farms
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Subsidies to European farmers have remained high despite record profits in 1995. Cattle farmers are being hurt by the mad cow disease crisis, but the price of grains and other agricultural products have soared. Farmers are preparing for a downturn that may be caused by the free trade agreement.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Grim reapers
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The impact of government policy on Indian agriculture is examined in detail. The sector is seen as in need of less government intervention, and more exposure to the market.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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