Issues & Trends

	The female face of farming: infographicThe female face of farming: infographic The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation and Farming First have produced this interactive graphic showing how women pull their weight in agriculture around the world - an
	A fall to cheerFor the first time ever, the number of poor people is declining everywhere THE past four years have seen the worst economic crisis since the 1930s and the biggest food-price increases since the 1970s. That must surely have swollen the ranks of the poor.
	Four of 10 Nigerian children have malaria – Report ABUJA—A new survey on malaria prevalence among Nigerian children has revealed that four out of every 10 have malaria.
	Unicef says urban children in developing world need urgent attention On another beach in a different world, Chinasa Paul would be sipping a soft drink bought by his parents. But if the 15-year-old eats today in Lagos, it will be thanks to tips he receives for lugging crates of drinks up and down Kuramo Beach.
	Cassava 'offers climate change hope' for Africa The cassava plant could help African farmers cope with climate change, a scientific report says. "It's like the Rambo of the food crops," report author Andy Jarvis, of the Colombia-based International Center for Tropical Agriculture, said.
	Global mining boom is leading to landgrab, says report Huge increase in large-scale mining is being fuelled by the rising price of metals and oil, as search for minerals centres on Africa
	Caribbean's high crime rate is hindering development, report says UNDP reports says violent crime, police corruption and failings in justice system are having a detrimental effect on business and investment, and could be blocking development
	Dutch researchers invent a process to turn plants into plastics It should come as no surprise to learn that the world is over reliant on petroleum, from the gas we put in cars to the plastic bags we take groceries home in.
	4 of 5 Americans Hit by Recent Weather Disasters; New Report Says Global Warming to Bring More Extreme Weather Interactive Online Map Shows County-by-County Weather-Related Disaster History
	Logging blamed for Philippine flood deaths It is now two months since the devastating floods that hit the southern Philippines, killing more than 1,000 people and leaving many more homeless. Officials admit that deforestation was the cause of much of the destruction and the government says it has renewed efforts to prevent any more trees being cut down.