Agriculture

Madagascar tree diversity among the highest worldwide – News.Mongabay

But Malagasy diversity bested similar studies of lowland rainforests in Malaysia, Indonesia, Columbia, Cameroon, and Papua New Guinea … and slash-and-burn agriculture most of Madagascar’s forests are either gone or highly imperiled.

David Cameron’s Controversial Veto of EU Treaty – RedState

On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Boeing’s victory over the NLRB, UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s veto of a controversial EU treaty, and how it will impact … Continue reading

JAMES FORSYTH: We’re not paranoid – the French really are out to get Britain – Daily Mail

Many of the leaders passed the time with a glass of wine. Cameron, however, stuck to water and coffee. The Prime Minister soon needed the loo, but did not dare leave the room for fear of what might happen in … Continue reading

After Brussels, Cameron takes refuge in his country retreat – The Independent

As David Cameron sank into one of the outsized dining chairs around … The PM had drunk only black coffee during the nine-hour summit dinner, refraining from alcohol while some other leaders “knocked it back”, according to one observer.

Yes, Cameron got it right: Most voters agree with PM vetoing treaty changes – and half think we should now quit the EU – Daily Mail

On Thursday, before heading for Brussels, Mr Cameron and his wife Samantha watched their son Elwen perform as a mouse in the nativity play at his Kensington primary school, and went for coffee at a French cafe nearby. Samantha then … Continue reading

Cameroon Coffee Production Fell 39% on Plants and Smuggling – Businessweek

Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) — Coffee production in Cameroon, central Africa’s biggest grower of … according to Bloomberg calculations made using data from the Cocoa and Coffee Board. Production of robusta, which is used in instant coffee and …

EU Treaty: Britain and the EU – timeline of relations – Daily Telegraph

Chocolate purists, such as Belgium and France, campaigned for only cocoa butter and not vegetable oil to be used … after plans for an official constitution were abandoned. David Cameron clashes with Europe over plans to introduce a levy on … Continue reading

Africa : ‘Help Continent Protect Land, Forests’ – AllAfrica.com

These forests contain the largest repository of biodiversity on the continent, extending across five countries – Cameroon, Congo … agroforestry parklands, agricultural landscapes, and pastoral systems. Ping said the situation in Africa …

How to learn strategy, in three days or less – Financial Times

Seven cups of coffee. Two back-to-back all nighters … Background: Aurélie left her native Cameroon aged 19 to study at San Diego State University in the US. where she gained a BSc in accounting. She then worked in inventory control … Continue reading

BC-Business News Digest – Birmingham News

LONDON — After the deed was done, no one wanted to shake Prime Minister David Cameron’s hand. French President Nicolas … after Americans bought fewer foreign cars and imported less oil. The shrinking trade gap boosted growth over the summer … Continue reading