Archive for August 24th, 2012

Africa: Farmer-Led Irrigation Schemes Could Transform Food Security

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[IWMI]Stockholm, Sweden -As food prices escalate globally due to the failed monsoon season in Asia and the “super drought” in the US, a new study finds that smallscale irrigation schemes can protect millions of farmers from food insecurity and climate …

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Kandurata hold nerve to win thriller

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The Kandurata Warriors eked out a tense two-run win against Wayamba United to put one foot into the semi-finals of the SLPL

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Sussex denied in pursuit of top spot

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Sussex needed only 49 runs for victory with five wickets intact when bad weather confirmed a draw in their match against Somerset

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Warks cling on after ‘worst week’

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Warwickshire clung on in the fading light as Middlesex were left three wickets short of victory against the Division One leaders

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Teams prepare for Kingfisher Cup semis

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Bamford Fieldhouse, York, Havant, and Wansted and Snaresbrook will contest the semi-finals of the Kingfisher Cup

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Northants saved by another Newton ton

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Rob Newton scored his second century of the match as Northamptonshire rescued a draw on the final day against the Division Two leaders

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Patel banks on New Zealand’s ability to fight

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Jeetan Patel, the New Zealand offspinner, has said his side can ‘fight’ and come back in the Hyderabad Test

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Bresnan released for Yorkshire

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Tim Bresnan will be available for Yorkshire on Twenty20 Finals Day after the England management reversed their decision to make him unavailable

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Mohammad Akram named Pakistan bowling coach

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Mohammad Akram has been named Pakistan’s bowling coach for a period of one year

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English Twenty20 needs big finish

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English cricket’s uneasy relationship with the growing influence of domestic Twenty20 will again come to the fore on Saturday when the Friends Life t20 finals day is held in Cardiff

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