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G8 surprises with pledge of $20bn farm aid for poor

G8 leaders yesterday pledged $20bn in farm aid to help poor nations feed themselves, surpassing expectations on the final day of a summit that has yielded little progress on climate change and trade.

G8 leaders yesterday pledged $20bn in farm aid to help poor nations feed themselves, surpassing expectations on the final day of a summit that has yielded little progress on climate change and trade.