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G8 move to halt 'farmland grabbing'

By Michiyo Nakamoto in Tokyo and Javier Blas in London

Published: May 26 2009 03:00 | Last updated: May 26 2009 03:00

Japan will spearhead a drive at the Group of Eight summit to prevent "farmland grabbing" in developing countries and encourage responsible investing in agriculture.

The move shows growing fears among leading nations that rich countries such as Saudi Arabia or South Korea, which are not self-sufficient in food production, are investing in overseas land, particularly in Africa, to boost their food security.

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