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Rebuilding from the ground up in dirt-poor Cuba

There are things we in Tasmania can learn from the struggle for survival in Cuba. [20 November 2011 | Peter Boyer] Cuba is a four-letter word. Like many such words it carries a lot more weight than its literal meaning. … Continue reading

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How we can build a sustainable food economy

In tackling climate change we need to get our priorities right. Water and food supply must be given top priority in government policy-making. Continue reading

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