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Wool Market Prices in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand (Weekly Report)
2013-01-18 17:38:41| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool prices slightly declined this week, actually resisting a series of depressing factors. Our weekly report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. A glimpse on the New Zealand and South African markets is provided.
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Horn of Africa 'should grow more climate-hardy cassava'
2013-01-17 16:22:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
SciDevNet: Farmers in the Horn of Africa should focus on growing more improved cassava varieties, which are high-yielding and resilient to drought, according to researchers. The improved varieties developed by the Nigeria-based International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and tested in Ethiopia, may help tackle famine in the Horn of Africa, an area that was severely hit by drought and hunger in 2011. SPEED READ Improved cassava varieties show impressive increases in yield Wider cultivation...
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S Africa mining firm 'arrogant'
2013-01-16 16:10:30| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
A South African minister calls the world's biggest platinum miner, Amplats, "arrogant" after it reveals plans to cut 14,000 jobs and close four shafts.
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S Africa miner to cut 14,000 jobs
2013-01-15 09:15:28| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Anglo American Platinum says it will cease production at four mine shafts in the Rustenberg region of South Africa, which could lead to the loss of almost 14,000 jobs.
S AFRICA: Wine exports hit high as harvest beats global slump
2013-01-14 12:11:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
South Africa's wine exports hit record highs last year as poor harvests in rival nations boosted demand for the country's brands.
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