A genetically modified variety of corn remains approved for use in Australia, despite the withdrawal of applications for approval in Europe and serious concerns about its assessment raised by a New Zealand university research team.
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Watermelon powered cars
Watermelons aren’t just a tasty snack, they can also be converted into ethanol fuel. Watermelon fuel requires less water and has more nitrogen then ethanol fuel created by corn, sugar cane or molasses.
The crazy world of food pricing: a Crikey primer
Standby for further problems with food prices around the world, writes Glenn Dyer.
