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Beer fears as biofuels crowdout barley

By Kevin Morrison, Commodities Correspondent

Published: February 26 2007 02:00 | Last updated: February 26 2007 02:00

The rapid expansion of biofuel production is welcome news for environmentalists but for beer drinkers it is a different story.

Strong demand for biofuel feedstocks such as corn, soyabeans and rapeseed is encouraging farmers to plant these crops instead of grains such as barley.

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