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Posted Thu Jan 22 2009: from University of Leeds, via EurekAlert: Industrialization of China increases fragility of global food supply http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1232583723 Global grain markets are facing [a] breaking point according to new research by the University of Leeds into the agricultural stability of China. Experts predict that if China's recent urbanisation trends continue, and the country imports just 5 percent more of its grain, the entire world's grain export would be swallowed whole. The knock-on effect on the food supply -- and on prices -- to developing nations could be huge. [Read more stories about: topsoil depletion, capitalist greed, soil issues] New!: Your Quips: nevermore says: "Maybe they WON'T "always be with us."" Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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