Interesting links on drought.
Farmer field schools in Burkina Faso
Farmer field schools are growing in popularity, as a way for farmers and technocrats alike to learn what works and why in real life. From The Rodale Institute, one of the foremost organic organizations in the United States, comes a lengthy feature article about how things operate in Burkina Faso. Relentlessly upbeat, it gives the low-down on the individual farmers who make farmer field schools such a success. An excellent read.
Biotechnology annual report available
The biotech industry’s annual pat-on-the-back report is available from ISAAA.
Hot peppers celebrated
Damn, I missed the Peperoncino Festival!
Live to eat
Learn about culinary tourism.