Research by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in a variety of rural financial systems suggests that local approaches work best and that traditional banking practices don’t work for the rural poor because there is no leeway in providing financial services to the poor that applies in every location.
Is Winter’s Massive Snowstorms Tied To Arctic Higher Temperatures?
There was a slowdown noted in Arctic warming in 2009, but in the first half of 2010 warming has been near a record pace, with monthly readings over 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 Fahrenheit) above normal in northern Canada according to the report card.
Japanese Consumers Should Stop Eating Endangered Bluefin Tuna
In March the UN sponsored Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) rejected a ban on the international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, which had been strongly opposed by Japan.
Urea Molasses Mineral Block Good For Sheep And Goats
The urea molasses mineral block (UMMB) is a feed supplement which is solid, hard compact and water soluble.
Fire, Still The Greatest Threat To Our Forests And Environment
The extensive fire damage that is happening to the forests in Indonesia as a result of El Niño and the associate aftermath in terms of smoke and haze greatly affect our environment.
The Potential Of Avocado Oil In Controlling Vegetable Pests
A natural insect deterrent found in avocado could potentially reduce the need for more toxic chemical pesticides used in agriculture.
The Philippines Urged To Develop Calamity Resilient Crops
The Philippine government must have a stronger research and development program in agriculture in place to increase productivity and help develop calamity resilient crops agriculture base in the face of natural disaster such as the dry spell wrought by El Niño and the over 20 storms that hit the country annually, according to Senator Edgardo Angara.
Migraine Has Been Linked To Genetics
Migraine affects around one in six women and one in twelve men, and has been estimated to be the most expensive brain disorder to society in the European Union and the United States.
World Population To Reach 9.2 Billion in 2050
The World’s population will likely reach 9.2 billion in 2050, with nearly three times as many people over the age of 60 and virtually all growth in the developing world, the UN Population Division reported.
A Wake Up Call For The Philippines In Its Fight Against Corruption
Of all the Transparency International (TI) watchdog indices, The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) seems to be the most controversial after some quarters questioned its validity, arguing that it should be evidenced based.