This week’s summary on the news stories and blogs that have grabbed our attention. We welcome your thoughts and comments on these articles.
How food scares galloped across Europe’s borders, Financial Times
Africa leaders urged to harness benefits of biotechnology to address food insecurity, Vibe Ghana
Torrential rain, lack of preparedness batter Tanzania, AlertNet
What you need to know about Genetically Engineered food, The Atlantic
How can the EU take forward the resilience agenda: a ten point plan, Simon Maxwell
Horsemeat scandal spreads across Europe, Financial Times
Bt Cotton is failing; Blame the farmers, Field Questions
Justine Greening: DfID to push for UK private investment in Africa, The Guardian
Africa: New Era of Food Scarcity Echoes Collapsed Civilisations, Africa Agriculture News
EU moves to reassure consumers on safety, Financial Times
EU sets ambitious US trade pact deadline, Financial Times
EU aid cuts: A short-term approach to a long-term budget, E! Sharp
Tanzania: Tissue Culture May Save Banana Farmers, All Africa
Gene breakthrough boosts hopes for sorghum, Phys.org
Deputy Prime Minister launches engagement with Africa ahead of G8, Cabinet Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Food and nutrition security should be the top development goal, FAO Media Centre
Bringing the field to the farmers: how video is transforming agriculture, The Guardian
Less nitrogen could lift your potato yields, Farmers weekly
One Billion Hungry: Can We Feed the World? 