In order to combat rising food prices, Germany's development minister has called for a moratorium on biofuel projects - Journal (english) 22.04.2008 8 UTC

In order to combat rising food prices, Germany's development minister has called for a moratorium on biofuel projects. Riots in poor countries around the world have drawn international attention to the soaring prices of crucial staples such as corn, rice and wheat. At talks here in Berlin on Monday, officials called for a pact on food security.