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Farmlands turning deserts [1]

Countries like Spain are facing desertification. India is not too far behind, writes Kirtiman Awasthi

Winemakers in Spain could soon find themselves scrambling for juicy red grapes. People may also find olives and cheese missing from their salad plates.

Publication Date: 
16/12/2008
Kirtiman Awasthi [2]
Deccan Herald (Bangalore) [3]
Tags:
Desert Spread [4], Agriculture [5], Spain [6]
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