Agriculture

The impact of the global food and financial crises on Sri Lanka's agricultural sector

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact of and Sri Lankan policy responses to the global food and financial crises with special emphasis on the country's agricultural sector.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2011
Jeevika Weerahewa, Sarath S. Kodithuwakku
South Asian Journal
79-107
Tags:
Agriculture, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Food Prices, Rice, Food Security, Food Supply, Food Policy, Economy, Trade, Exports, Imports, Statistics
Mining

Mining firms pile on to govt - Iron ore export ban plea slammed

Ranchi, Sept.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2011
Telegraph (Ranchi)
Tags:
Federation Of Indian Mineral Industries, Mining, Iron, Exports, Minerals, Mineral-Based Industry, Mines Act 1957
Fisheries

Europe's prawn obsession 'devastating' local communities in Bangladesh

The popularity of tropical shrimp – often marketed as scampi, giant shrimp, gambas or tiger prawns - is having a devastating impact on local communities in Bangladesh, reveals a new investigation produced in conjunction with the Ecologist's film partner.

Publication Date: 
30/09/2011
Tom Levitt
Ecologist
Tags:
Aquaculture, Bangladesh, Europe, Trade, Exports, Pollution, Mangroves, Land Degradation, Green House Gases, Pesticide Use, Health Effects
Pesticides And Toxins

Supreme Court order dated 30/09/2011 in Endosulfan - W.P.(C) NO.213/2011 Democratic Youth Federation Youth Federation of India vs Union of India & Ors

Supreme Court order dated 30/09/2011 in Endosulfan - W.P.(C) NO.213/2011 Democratic Youth Federation Youth Federation of India vs Union of India & Ors.

Publication Date: 
30/09/2011
Supreme Court of India
Tags:
Endosulfan, Exports, Pesticide Industry, Insecticides Act 1968, India
Mining

 Granite greed

Frenzied quarrying destroys livelihoods and environment in Karimnagar.

Publication Date: 
30/09/2011
M Suchitra
Down to Earth
Tags:
Andhra Pradesh, Ecology, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Exports, Forests, Granite, Karimnagar (D), Legislation, Mining, Panchayats, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Stone Industry, Tribals, Wastelands
Mining

Steel min seeks hike in export duty on ore

With an aim towards curbing iron ore exports, the steel ministry has formally written to the finance ministry to enhance the ad valorem export duty on the mineral to 30 per cent from 20 per cent cu

Publication Date: 
23/09/2011
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Iron And Steel Industry, Iron, Trade, India, Exports, Minerals
Animal Care

Woollen exports dip, industry demands support

Ludhiana: With export of wool and wool blended items from the country dropping 12 per cent (in rupee terms) in 2010-11, the Wool and Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) has requested to the M

Publication Date: 
22/09/2011
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Animal Products, Animal Care, Wool, Exports, Economy, Ludhiana (D), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Industry
Mining

China launches iron ore index to keep tab on price

Beijing: China is trying to influence the international prices of iron ore, one of India’s main exports, by formally launching a iron ore price index on Tuesday.

Publication Date: 
21/09/2011
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
China, Iron, Minerals, Mining, Trade, Exports, Imports
Mining

Illegal mining not only in Goa but all over the country - Justice Shah

Panjim: In a shocking disclosure, Justice M B Shah heading the inquiry commission on illegal mining, said Saturday that many mining leases in the country operate without renewing their licences aft

Publication Date: 
19/09/2011
Herald (Panjim)
Tags:
Illegal Trade, Mining, Minerals, Supreme Court, Iron, Exports
Economy

Rare Earth Prices To Stay High As China Extends Crackdown

Excess exports from China's rare earth industry kept prices artificially low for years, and it was now "unrealistic" to expect them to fall back to previous levels as Beijing reins in the sector, a

Publication Date: 
16/09/2011
David Stanway
Planet Ark (Australia)
Tags:
China, Minerals, WTO, Exports, Mining, Environment, Solar Energy

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