La Paz — Bolivian scientists have warned that growing international demand for quinoa is endangering local farming practices and the environment, as well as denying access to local consumers.
Their caution follows the UN's kick off last month (20 February) of a year-long series of cultural, artistic and academic activities - along with scientific research - to celebrate 2013 as the International Year of Quinoa.
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