Short Takes: August/September 2008

Rain, finally, in the land of Oz

Cities no place for hens

Markham first community to mandate local food

‘Discretionary spending’ takes a hit

Round one to Mayor Travale

 

 

Rain, finally, in the land of Oz

Australian farmers finally got some rain this spring, ending a seven year drought, and are planting one of the country-continent’s biggest wheat crops ever. The New York Times and Reuters news agency report that farmers still have their fingers crossed. They are looking for a 200 million tonne crop but will only get it if timely rains arrive in their spring, September.

Better Farming - August/September 2008