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Bill Gates' new project: Farming

I thought this was an interesting read.  BillG has pledged USD$306million in grants to develop farming in poor countries.

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/01/25/davos.main/index.html

"If we are serious about ending extreme hunger and poverty around the world, we must be serious about transforming agriculture for small farmers, most of whom are women," Gates said.

Published Monday, January 28, 2008 10:55 AM by StanleyTan

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