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Drought forces more than 10,000 Australian farmers off land: report
Sydney (AFP) May 2, 2008 Drought has forced more than 10,000 Australian farming families off the land in recent years, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported Friday. The number of farming families dropped by 10 percent between 2001 and 2006, the national broadcaster reported, citing figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The timeframe coincides with a severe drought in Australia, commonly referred to as the "Big Dry", when crops have diminished and farm incomes have fallen to their lowest levels in 30 years. The worst drought in a century has devastated many rural communities, with not only farmers but local businesses and service providers hit hard. Drought cut 10 percent off the value of Australia's agricultural production in 2006-07, according to official figures released earlier this year. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Farming Today - Suppliers and Technology
Analysis: Foreign firms oppose corn
Chicago (UPI) May 1, 2008 Concern over ethanol's contribution to increasing food prices, among other things, has shifted biofuels research away from corn and into new alternatives, both in the United States and abroad. |
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