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Tuesday, 10 February 2004

A study has shown that modern farming methods and plant breeding are stripping fruit and vegetables of many of the nutrients essential for human health.
Over the past 60 years the levels of iron, magnesium and other minerals important for the body's biochemical balance have declined by between a quarter and three-quarters.
Researchers link the decline to the intensification of farming. They suggest that agricultural chemicals and techniques could be depriving the plants of the minerals.
Now we need some research to compare organically-grown produce! Ed.