BBC reports: Bolivia declares emergency over locust plague The Bolivian government has declared a state of emergency in a vast agricultural area affected by a plague of locusts. President Evo Morales has announced a contingency plan, which includes $700,000 in extra funds for fumigation. The swarm first appeared over a week ago near the low-lying…
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Locusts invade Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Wkyc.com reports: . [To watch video, please use the link below] http://www.wkyc.com/tech/science/locusts-invade-santa-cruz-in-bolivia-2/395158365
Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO’s ‘mountain food’ logo
Food Navigator reports: Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO’s ‘mountain food’ logo By Niamh Michail+, 03-Oct-2016 The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and Slow Food have created a logo for mountain foods to ensure producers receive a fair compensation, help consumers make informed choices and protect endangered products. … … ……
Torrential storms wreak havoc in Bolivia
Reuters reports: Torrential storms wreak havoc in Bolivia Tuesday, October 04, 2016 – 00:49 A short but intense downpour has wreaked havoc in parts of Bolivia. Weather experts blame El Nino and say there’s more dangerous weather to come. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Havoc on the streets of Sucre Bolivia. A heavy downpour lasting about an…
Strongest drought in 25 years hits Bolivia
Mongabay Latam reports: The two food production systems that support Bolivia — family farming and agribusiness — are being hit by the worst drought in the last quarter century and one of the three worst in the last 65 years. Official data indicate that a state of emergency has been declared in 142 of Bolivia’s…
Viva Santa Cruz!
Today is Santa Cruz day and I am happy for the most innovative, competitive society in Bolivia! Santa Cruz has become what La Paz became during mid 20th century, the melting pot of Bolivia! El Deber’s cartoon, just expresses our sentiment!
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