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Genetic Attitude :
Hemakumara Nanayakkara, the non-Cabinet minister of agricultural development, said the government was consulting foreign experts on allowing GM food imports and cultivation of GM crops.He was responding to a question on...
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UK: FUW leader welcomes assembly's GMO control proposals
Farmers Union of Wales president Gareth Vaughan today welcomed Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) proposals to protect farmers of traditional and conventional crops from the possible economic disadvantages of accidental contamination from...
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Assembly acts on GM crops loophole
The Welsh government has drafted a new policy on genetically modified crops to close the loopholes which allowed a GM supporter to grow some on his farm near Brecon last year.Farming minister Elin Jones said: 'The Welsh...
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Biotechnology works wonders for Wisconsin
BROTHERTOWN -- The corn crop sprouting on Bill Hansen's 150-acre farm in Calumet County has a secret: It's fortified with special traits at the microscopic level.Such genetic alterations begin with the corn seed, which allows...
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Climate Change: A 'No Patents' Movement Attacks 'Biopiracy'
A powerful citizens lobby is building up against the patenting of technologies involved in bioengineering, especially when they are derivatives of traditional farmers' innovations.'Climate resistant traits that the agricultural biotechnology...
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Farm scientists bat for GM crops
;Indo Asian News Service Cuttack, 2 July: Though the Union government is still to give a go ahead to the introduction of Genetically Modified (GM) food crops, the scientists of Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) here are...
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Farm scientists bat for genetically modified crops
'Genetically modified crops can help contribute to food security of our country through increased yields at a lower production cost,' said G.J.N.Rao, Head of Plant Improvement in this leading research institute. 'National...
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Climate Change: Opportunity For Biopirates?
NEW DELHI - Genetically modified (GM) crops that can withstand environmental stress may be one answer to climate change but a powerful lobby is building up against the patenting of technologies involved, especially when they are...
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Wales acts to protect farmers of traditional & conventional crops from GM crops
Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has published proposed measures, for consultation, to protect farmers of traditional & conventional crops from the possible economic disadvantages of accidental contamination from GM crops...
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Sri Lanka favours GM food: agriculture minist
Sri Lanka is not opposed to genetically modified (GM) food and is likely to allow their use with certain restrictions, a government minister has said.Hemakumara Nanayakkara, the non-Cabinet minister of agricultural development, said...
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Group focuses ire on Monsanto
The Organization for Competitive Markets will hold its annual conference on August 7 in St.Louis to discuss what it sees as unfairness between farmers and ranchers and the corporations with whom they do business. OCM Executive Director...
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Sustainable Oils builds markets for camelina oil and meal, sees strong momentum for new crop
Company leaders brief Montana Governor and state officials about progress in developing sustainable camelina industry in North America.Sustainable Oils, INc. continues to build markets and momentum for the commercial camelina business...
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Future of biotech wheat lies with growers, pr
As the wheat industry continues its long progress toward the development of a commercially viable biotech wheat seed, it's important to recognize where the industry has been, as well as where it hopes to end up.Wheat Associates Vice...
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Future of biotech wheat lies with growers, providers
As the wheat industry continues its long progress toward the development of a commercially viable biotech wheat seed, it's important to recognize where the industry has been, as well as where it hopes to end up.Wheat Associates Vice...
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Cooking oil to fuel cars - Biodiesel use promoted
SOUTH African motorists could in the near future drive vehicles that run on cooking oil and peculiarly smell of fried chips.This will be made possible by the use of biofuel, particularly biodiesel, say enthusiasts. Biofuel is a form of...
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Beware of gene giants, farmers told
Says they are eyeing the Pokkali rice varietyHundreds of patent applications awaiting nod KOCHI: Environmental campaigner Vandana Shiva has cautioned farmers against attempts by multinational seed corporations to obtain patents on...
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Beware of gene giants, farmers told
Says they are eyeing the Pokkali rice varietyHundreds of patent applications awaiting nod KOCHI: Environmental campaigner Vandana Shiva has cautioned farmers against attempts by multinational seed corporations to obtain patents on...
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Farm scientists bat for genetically modified
Cuttack Orissa -- Though the union government is still to give a go ahead to the introduction of genetically modified (GM) food crops, the scientists of Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) here are batting for them.
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Syngenta boss backs huge yield gains for GM crops
Syngenta boss David Pisk has backed forecasts of huge yield gains from genetically modified foods that US officials believe may undermine commodity prices.'There are companies talking of taking corn yields from 150 bushels per acre to 300...
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GM Crops Have Significant Economic and Enviro
Farmers have achieved impacts on the environment and the economy simply by planting GM crops.A new report on GM crops was recently published by Graham Brookes and Peter Barfoot, PG Economics Ltd., from the United...
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Frankenfood: Are genetically modified crops safe?
- We are living in a world of molecular agriculture, with genetically engineered foods now a common part of our daily lives.The advantages afforded by genetic engineering are cheaper and more nutritious foods. But what are the...
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AICBA for biotech revolution
BHUBANESWAR - Members of All India Crop Biotechnology Association (AICBA) Wednesday called for adoption of innovative technologies to boost crop productivity to meet food security needs.Calling for an urgent need to increase...
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GM Crops Have Significant Economic and Environmental Impacts
_ GM Crops Have Significant Economic and Environmental Impacts.
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USDA/ERS report: Adoption of genetically engi
farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, notwithstanding uncertainty about consumer acceptance and economic and environmental impacts.Soybeans and cotton genetically engineered...
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Syngenta and Evogene to collaborate on soybean nematode resistance
REHOVOT, Israel Evogene Ltd.(TASE: EVGN) today announced a collaboration with Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. focusing on identifying plant genes related to soybean nematode resistance. Under the agreement, Syngenta will receive...
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