Daily Archives: January 29, 2013

Davos 2013: Water scarcity is ‘second most important world risk’

Source: The Guardian24/01/2013 – UN general secretary Ban Ki-moon tells Davos that we must appreciate water more as World Economic Forum recognises the scale of the problem – but what is being done?

USA – Rice grown without paddies can feed drought-stricken communities, UF/IFAS expert says

Source: University of Florida News28/01/2013 – Consumed by 3 billion people, rice is arguably the world’s most important food staple, and one reason for its popularity is that rice can be grown under flooded conditions that suppress weeds, making cultivation easier.