There have been a number of reports in the papers about food prices, and its dangers. But despite a great deal of ink being spilled, the full story isn't getting told. ... read more »

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Posted on 8 April, 2008 - 04:33

The Financial Times again distinguishes itself by being the only major newspaper to take the global food price rises at all seriously. On Monday, front page above the fold, an article on the UN's call for $500m in food aid to avoid famine. Yesterday, on rice rationing in the Philippines. Today, front page again, the announcement that the price of rice, a staple for over 2.5 billion people, rose 30% in a single day. ... read more »

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Posted on 28 March, 2008 - 21:51

The good people at Food News sent me a snippet this morning that'll come in handy on my last day here in Australia. It's a piece from the Murdoch-owned Australian, that nicely sums up the pinch that we're going to be feeling in our pockets in the future... ... read more »

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Posted on 18 September, 2007 - 21:32