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Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit Reviews

By e on Monday, October 31st, 2011 | No Comments

Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit Supermarket produce sections bulging with a year-round supply of perfectly round, bright red-orange tomatoes have become all but a national birthright. But in Tomatoland, which is based on his James Beard Award-winning article, “The Price of Tomatoes,” investigative food journalist Barry Estabrook reveals the huge [...]

Promoting Sustainable Agriculture In India

By e on Friday, October 21st, 2011 | No Comments

Agriculture sector, world over, has experienced a phenomenal growth since the mid-twentieth century. The growth, driven by Green Revolution technology, has made a significant dent on aggregate supply of food grains, ensuring food security to the growing population. The next stage of agricultural growth however, faces a serious challenge in terms of [...]