Here are a few things to think about during this period of almost non-existent news surrounding the markets:
This is from a press release from the state of South Australia (SA): SA grain growers will not have to access GM technology for at least another six years, after the state government's announcement that its moratorium on GM food crops will continue until at least 2019. That leaves SA as the only mainland state unable to grow commercial GM crops. The moratorium extension announcement was made last week by Tourism Minister Leon Bignell, who said SA's GM-free status was an important part of the state's reputation for producing premium food and wine. "Maintaining the moratorium sends a strong message to consumers of SA food and wi...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
