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Oils ain't Oils

Source: Landline
Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 12:01 AEDT
Expires: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:01 AEDT

On Australia's north-western farming frontier an ancient plant called chia is making something of a comeback. It was a staple food of the Aztecs and it's still grown by villagers across central and South America. However in just a few years Australia has become the world's largest producer of chia.

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Tags: health, rural, agricultural-crops, australia, wa

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