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Ladybugs a sign of healthy olive trees

by Staff Writers
Granada, Spain (UPI) Jan 7, 2009
Spanish researchers say ladybugs in olive orchards are a good indicator of the groves' health and sustainability.

The University of Granada found that ladybugs are a useful way of distinguishing organic, conventional and integrated farming systems.

The university said a two-year study of three large Spanish olive groves showed the "richness and abundance" of ladybugs was higher in organic orchards.

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Melamine-tainted milk products found in Vietnam
Hanoi (AFP) Oct 3, 2008
Vietnam's food safety watchdog said Friday it had found the industrial chemical melamine in 18 milk and dairy products imported from China as well as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.







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