Agriculture

EU Offers To Eliminate Its Farm Export Subsidies At World Trade Talks, But Only If U.S., Canada, Japan Follow

Aiming to boost world trade talks and get poorer countries on side, the European Union's top trade negotiators proposed Monday that rich nations, including the United States, Japan and Canada, drop all forms of subsidies on farm export products. EU Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy said the EU was ready "go the extra mile" to get a midterm deal by July at the World Trade Organization.

Take That, U.S. Farmers!

When a World Trade Organization court ruled on Apr. 26 that subsidies paid to American cotton farmers flout international trade rules, it did far more than just administer a wrist slap to the Bush Administration. The U.S. -- and Europe and Japan as well -- put all of their chips on the WTO backing their position. But they were beaten big time by the world's struggling nations instead.

Brazil looks to a unified South America by Ivan Cannabrava

Brazil is at a turning point in various aspects, such as changes in domestic priorities and foreign policies. Japan needs to stay abreast of changes and be aware of the opportunities in Brazil.

Why We Need An 'Arctic Bridge'

Global warming is doing more than just dissolving Arctic ice fields into chilly waters. The prospect of new navigational trade routes emerging as ice floes melt away is heating up discussions of international trade between Russia and Canada.

Monsanto to Realign Research Portfolio, Development of Roundup Ready Wheat Deferred

ST. LOUIS (May 10, 2004) - Monsanto announced today it is realigning research and development investments to accelerate the development of new and improved traits in corn, cotton, and oilseeds. As part of this realignment, the company is deferring all further efforts to introduce Roundup Ready wheat, until such time that other wheat biotechnology traits

Monsanto To Defer Further Research On Roundup Ready Wheat

In part because Roundup Ready wheat adds value for only a segment of spring wheat growers, resulting in "a lack of widespread wheat industry alignment," Monsanto today announced it is realigning research and development investments, deferring all further efforts to introduce Roundup Ready wheat until other wheat biotechnology traits are introduced.

Are biobased products the sustainability solution?

The use of agricultural products and wastes for energy and industrial materials is a topic of growing importance throughout the world.

Talking 'Bout A Revolution

A RULING by a World Trade Organization panel last week might spell the beginning of the end for the enormous subsidies rich countries pay their farmers. That would have profound consequences around the world for agriculture, the environment, food security and the political stability of some countries.

The Grille Looks Familiar

When the RABO S-RV hit China's roads in 2003, Honda suffered whiplash. The injury was understandable: The sport-utility built by Shuanghuan Auto Co. had sheet metal that closely mimicked Honda's CR-V, and a name that was downright Honda-esque. "If you look at the outward design, it is clear it is a copy of our CR-V," Honda spokesman David Iida told Automotive News

Chinese premier calls on EU not to link human rights progress to better trade ties

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told top European Union officials Thursday they are making an economic mistake to link progress in human rights to lifting a 15-year arms embargo and the official recognition of China as a market economy.