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The Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva talks about how governments can tackle rising food prices. Plus, the new plant proteins designed for healthier diets. And do social networks cause revolution?

The Thai Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva tells Lesley Curwen how governments can tackle rising food prices. He suggests they should target the neediest groups for assistance.

Plus, Johann Tergesen, President of research company, Burcon Nutrascience describes new plant proteins which could help people to have healthier diets with less meat-based protein.

And our technology commentator Jeremy Wagstaff asks whether social networks can actually cause revolutions.

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Wed 16 Feb 2011 08:32GMT

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  • Wed 16 Feb 2011 08:32GMT

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