The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on Melburnians to support tomorrow’s “Plug the Pipe” Rally claiming that any threat to irrigated agriculture would result in higher food prices at city checkouts. VFF President Simon Ramsay said that support from city people would be critical to the success of the rally, which is due to have a demonstration on the steps of parliament by about 12:30pm. Mr Ramsay was strong in his belief that the current high grocery prices... ...Read more »

As the price of food continues to rise protests have been becoming more prevalent. While few major protests have been held so far there is growing concern that continued rises will cause greater social unrest and political leaders in many Asian countries, particularly Myanmar, Thailand, China and the Philippines, are under immense pressure. In Argentina, where the urban population is significantly greater than the rural population, the Government sought to increase tariffs on grain exporters to try... ...Read more »