Renewable fuels will revolutionize agriculture, says U.S. official

February 21, 2007 | Source: AP

Growing demand for grains that can be converted to clean ethanol or biodiesel fuels distilled from plants will likely revolutionize agriculture in both rich and poor countries, a top U.S. agriculture official said.

Concerned about global climate change and dependence on Middle East oil, U.S. and European leaders have set high targets for increasing the use of biofuels. Some experts question whether farmers in those regions can meet the demand, possibly creating a market for African farmers.