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Monsanto Company Wednesday announced a USD10 million grant to establish Monsanto's Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program, which will help identify and support young scientists interested in improving research and production in rice and wheat, two of the world's most important staple crops, through plant breeding techniques.

The Global Alliance for improved Nutrition GAIN, calls for concerted efforts in promotion of exclusive breastfeeding for the initial six months, in its report titled, Give children a golden start – support mothers, released July 31st in Geneva.

A United Nations programme aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from forests and boosting livelihoods in tropical nations has approved $18 million in support of five pilot countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Health workers who take jobs in remote and rural areas do it for more than just the money, according to research published in this month's issue of the international public health journal, the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.

New research released Tuesday shows how agricultural investments in developing nations can be structured as alternatives to large-scale land acquisitions. It documents a range of more inclusive business models that can bring benefits to small-scale farmers and protect their land rights, while also ensuring returns to companies.

When desert-like conditions started spreading to parts of Nakasongola, the pasture-rich grazing grounds became bare, making life miserable in the semi-arid areas.