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04 May 2008
Source: Reuters
 
Angus McLarena, a grains farmer, looks at his failed wheat crop on his farm near the town of West Wyalong in this October 17, 2007 file photo. If farmers think they have a tough time producing enough rice, wheat and other grain crops, global warming is going to present a whole new world of challenges in the race to produce more food, scientists say. Picture taken October 17, 2007. To match feature FOOD-CLIMATE/ REUTERS/Mick Tsikas/Files (AUSTRALIA)
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A farmer runs her hand through dry dirt in a wheat field near Griffith, 400km (249 miles) north of Melbourne, in this August 22, 2007 file photo. If farmers think they ...


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