Thailand's rice Cartel initiative?

Rice Payment Scheme Threatens Thailand's Status as World's Top Exporter

Published on Sep 3, 2012 by VOAvideo : Thailand is risking its status as the world's biggest rice exporter because of a controversial government-purchasing policy to boost farmers' incomes. VOA's Daniel Schearf reports that rice industry insiders say the costly program is inefficient and money would be better spent on long-term investment.

Thailand rice prices stir up debate

Published on Aug 24, 2012 by EnglishNewsToday : Thailand's governing Pheu Thai party won last year's election partly based on a promise to improve the income of rice farmers. The government introduced a scheme which currently pays them around 50 to 60 per cent more than market prices. The International Monetary Fund estimates that this could amount to $3.8bn, excluding the cost of storage. Despite the cost, the government says it will continue with the programme, because it has a duty to look after farmers. But not everyone agrees that the benefits are worth it.

Position limits on Futures!

A discussion on the maximum amount of Futures one trader can own.

"Occupy Movement" Could Focus on Speculation and Food Prices
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"ONLY THE SUPER-RICH CAN SAVE US"

TheRealNews | July 13, 2010 - In Ralph Nader's book a few American billionaires want to return power to the people - a work of fiction.

Bangladesh :: Remittance income eclipse all Aids put together.

Economy crisis hits food industry

AlJazeeraEnglish | December 06, 2010 - The strain of the global economic crisis is affecting the Asian food industry in the UK.

New Zealand sheep farming industry facing crisis:

AlJazeeraEnglish | November 19, 2010 - The price of lamb has been hitting record highs around the world but in New Zealand, sheep farmers say the industry is in crisis.

A series of droughts was followed by spring storms earlier this year, resulting in the country's lowest lamb yield in nearly 50 years.

Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan reports from the farming belt of Napier on the North Island.

FOOD-INFLATION-GOLD

rocksiphone | November 09, 2010 - Inflation Gold Silver Food Prices Rising

America is Seeing Red:

US slams China in major smear campaign.

RussiaToday | November 01, 2010 - China's emergence as a major economic superpower has raised concern among policymakers in Washington. They fear Beijing's rise could result in a U.S. fall. But the trade wars between the two have some experts saying that America is out to bankrupt China's rising economy.

China, Russia & Iran: Scapegoats for Con-men?

RussiaToday | November 09, 2010 - An improvised Chinese Bogeyman is dawning on the U.S. - thanks to a rising wave of sentiment in Washington. Officials warn the portrayal of Beijing as an enemy could spark a risky trade war with America's biggest creditor. But as RT's Gayane Chichakyan reports, it is not just China being used to spook the US.

Mozambique’s Food Riots Are the True Face of Global Warming

Thirteen people died and hundreds were wounded last week in the African nation of Mozambique when police cracked down on a three-day protest over a 30 percent hike in the price of bread. The UN says the riots in Mozambique should be a wake-up call for governments that have ignored food security problems since the global food crisis of 2008, when countries around the world saw angry protests in the streets over the rising prices of basic food items. We speak with author and activist Raj Patel. 

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