Catastrophic Fall in 2009 Global Food Production

Generali

harryhound wrote: »

For Tasmania, think Ireland, but with a population of only half a million.
Like Dublin dominates Ireland, Hobart area is home to about half the population,

Because it sticks out towards Antarctica the wind tends to blow continually from West to East
The West coast is wet, forested and home to evidence of mining and lumber industries.
(Good examples of Edwardian exploitation)

The East coast is the more developed agriculturally welcoming.
The centre is wild and several days of off road hiking.
But some penetration by car is possible.
Go in the winter - Dove lake after a fresh fall of snow is unforgettable- all the accommodation owners will be pleased to see you lighting your log burner.

The convict past is somewhat over played.
In the late 19th century the free settlers out numbered the ones who got a free passage about 2 to one

Aussies joke about 'Tazzie' but those that have been there say it's beautiful.

Really2

Is this out of date or BS.

The worst drought for 50 years in China is not this year it was 2006!

There is a drought in North China but not the worst in 50 years (winter rainfall down 43%)

The article seems a bodge together of storys (old and new) to suit an argument.

Ian_Griffiths_Halifax

Really2 wrote: »

Is this out of date or BS.

The worst drought for 50 years in China is not this year it was 2006!

There is a drought in North China but not the worst in 50 years (winter rainfall down 43%)

The article seems a bodge together of storys (old and new) to suit an argument.

Awwww, and you've spoilt it now! You rotter :mad:

Wookster

Generali wrote: »

They give it back too. Look up 'drop bears' when you have a chance.

When I was in WA (Cervantes) last year, with my Melbornian mate we met a Scotsman who was planning on driving to Darwin (iirc) and was totally unprepared. My mate Matt gave him so much stick about drop bears he broke out into a cold sweat. It was priceless.

purch

The article seems a bodge together of storys (old and new) to suit an argument

Yes...there were very similar story's and headlines around this time last year, and many 'soft' commodities were being ramped.

I was doing ok trading soybeans early last year, until it all went pear shaped (as usual) and I vowed to stick to things I understand next time (a very short list :eek: )

tiff

Really2 wrote: »

Is this out of date or BS.

The worst drought for 50 years in China is not this year it was 2006!

There is a drought in North China but not the worst in 50 years (winter rainfall down 43%)

The article seems a bodge together of storys (old and new) to suit an argument.

Just to back up the China drought situation

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/feb/04/china-drought-wheat-crop

tiff

Chinas water deficit will create food shortage

http://www.scidev.net/en/news/china-s-water-deficit-will-create-food-shortage-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_news