Opec secretary general Abdalla El-Badri said moves to use biofuels would make his members consider cutting investment in new oil production. Biofuels can be anything made with vegetable matter that burns. Opec members control about 40% of the world's oil production. They can be used to replace some or all of the petrol used in vehicles. The comments are owned by the poster. OPEC Secretary General El Badri says: Biofuels will push up oil prices. President Bush says the US will cut petrol...

It seems that growing spring lettuce and spinach in the Northwest is so easy that I'm pretty sure my cats could manage it if they put their walnut-size brains to it. Looking at Lisa Stiffler through the holes in a broccoli leaf shows there's trouble in her earthly paradise. The sugar snap peas are growing tall, if having some difficulty finding their way to the trellis they're meant to charmingly entwine. I sprinkled the seeds, considered and rejected the idea of watering regularly, and...

Throughout the summer, we plan to check in regularly with various certified farmers markets, pick up some seasonal fruits and vegetables, and feature recipes that use the bounty. There's always something new at farmers markets. With the great weather and the lure of apricot and cherry seasons, it's a perfect time to cruise the local farmers markets and pick up something fresh for dinner. We weren't impressed, although we roasted them in olive oil and it took so long to cook them that they...

By DEBBIE JAMIESON - The Press . Monday, 4 June 2007 Email a Friend . Printable View . Have Your Say Related Links Subscribe to Archivestuff Have your say A large number of common food products sold in supermarkets contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients the consumer does not know about, food labelling critics say. By DEBBIE JAMIESON - The Press . Monday, 4 June 2007 Email a Friend . Printable View . Have Your Say Related Links Subscribe to Archivestuff Have your say A large number...

Where to buy food fresh from the farm Here is a list of some of the farmers markets that pepper the tri-county area. opening of a farm market sponsored by Burlington County in its ongoing efforts to promote local agriculture and farmland preservation. Burlington co. farmers market offers freshness. Customers got tips from master gardeners, watched a corn cooking demonstration and let children have their faces painted. Other products ranged from honey, teas and baked goods to wool, yarn,...

The market features fresh produce, including locally grown fruit, vegetables and landscape plants. Coffee, baked goods and sandwiches are also available. The Mount Holly Farmers Market has moved from Ida Rankin Elementary School to the Stowe Insurance parking lot on Main Street. The location is across from City Hall beside BB&T and the City Cafe. The market is open Saturdays from 7 a. Enter Keyword(s): EnteraCity: Select a State: Select a Category: