Agriculture

Brazil looks to a unified South America by Ivan Cannabrava

Brazil is at a turning point in various aspects, such as changes in domestic priorities and foreign policies. Japan needs to stay abreast of changes and be aware of the opportunities in Brazil.

Why We Need An 'Arctic Bridge'

Global warming is doing more than just dissolving Arctic ice fields into chilly waters. The prospect of new navigational trade routes emerging as ice floes melt away is heating up discussions of international trade between Russia and Canada.

Monsanto to Realign Research Portfolio, Development of Roundup Ready Wheat Deferred

ST. LOUIS (May 10, 2004) - Monsanto announced today it is realigning research and development investments to accelerate the development of new and improved traits in corn, cotton, and oilseeds. As part of this realignment, the company is deferring all further efforts to introduce Roundup Ready wheat, until such time that other wheat biotechnology traits

Monsanto To Defer Further Research On Roundup Ready Wheat

In part because Roundup Ready wheat adds value for only a segment of spring wheat growers, resulting in "a lack of widespread wheat industry alignment," Monsanto today announced it is realigning research and development investments, deferring all further efforts to introduce Roundup Ready wheat until other wheat biotechnology traits are introduced.

Are biobased products the sustainability solution?

The use of agricultural products and wastes for energy and industrial materials is a topic of growing importance throughout the world.

Talking 'Bout A Revolution

A RULING by a World Trade Organization panel last week might spell the beginning of the end for the enormous subsidies rich countries pay their farmers. That would have profound consequences around the world for agriculture, the environment, food security and the political stability of some countries.

The Grille Looks Familiar

When the RABO S-RV hit China's roads in 2003, Honda suffered whiplash. The injury was understandable: The sport-utility built by Shuanghuan Auto Co. had sheet metal that closely mimicked Honda's CR-V, and a name that was downright Honda-esque. "If you look at the outward design, it is clear it is a copy of our CR-V," Honda spokesman David Iida told Automotive News

Chinese premier calls on EU not to link human rights progress to better trade ties

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told top European Union officials Thursday they are making an economic mistake to link progress in human rights to lifting a 15-year arms embargo and the official recognition of China as a market economy.

Message From UNCTAD's Secretary-General

UNCTAD is fortunate to have the celebration of its fortieth anniversary coincide with its eleventh quadrennial conference, to be held in S_o Paulo, Brazil, this June. The two events can complement one another, providing renewed impetus to our work.

WTO decision rattles farm state lawmakers

A World Trade Organization decision that U.S. cotton subsidies have hurt producers in other countries and violate WTO rules has made lawmakers from major farm states including Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., and farm lobbyists worried that it could require changes in the 2002 farm bill and in subsidies on other crops such as corn and wheat.