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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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U.S. Farmers Prefer Biotech Varieties of Corn, Cotton, Soybeans
Biotechnology Industry Organization Herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant traits make biotech crops attractive to U.S.farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, July 01, 2009) - American farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE...
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EU producers see how biotech crops fit into farm rotations
HAZELTON, N.D.- Producers from the European Union (EU) on a recent biotechnology tour to the U.S. say they want to be able to grow and buy herbicide-tolerant soybeans, Bt and triple-stack corn, among other biotech crops. The...
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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 it to...
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USDA releases report: 'Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S.'
American farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, especially corn, cotton and soybean varieties, according to a new USDA report.USDA releases report: 'Adoption of Genetically...
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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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Scientists use genetic engineering to make virus-resistant grapevines
PM IST Scientists are making certain plants resistant to the 'Grapevine fanleaf virus' GFLV by genetic engineering.Extremely hot or rainy periods can destroy entire crops, not to mention the wide variety of pests that can appear on...
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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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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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U.S. Farmers Prefer Biotech Varieties of Corn, Cotton, Soybeans
Biotechnology Industry Organization Herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant traits make biotech crops attractive to U.S.farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, July 01, 2009) - American farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE...
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EU producers see how biotech crops fit into f
HAZELTON, N.D.- Producers from the European Union (EU) on a recent biotechnology tour to the U.S. say they want to be able to grow and buy herbicide-tolerant soybeans, Bt and triple-stack corn, among other biotech crops. The...
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EU producers see how biotech crops fit into farm rotations
HAZELTON, N.D.- Producers from the European Union (EU) on a recent biotechnology tour to the U.S. say they want to be able to grow and buy herbicide-tolerant soybeans, Bt and triple-stack corn, among other biotech crops. The...
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EU producers see how biotech crops fit into farm rotations
HAZELTON, N.D.- Producers from the European Union (EU) on a recent biotechnology tour to the U.S. say they want to be able to grow and buy herbicide-tolerant soybeans, Bt and triple-stack corn, among other biotech crops. The...
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AGRICULTURE: Biotechnology: Africa Must Not Be Left Behind
By Wambi Michael KAMPALA, Jul 3 (IPS) - Africa must embrace agricultural biotechnology or risk being excluded from a major technological revolution that has had increased food production in the Europe, North America and Asia.Professor...
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Japanese Scientists Design New Transgenic Rice To Fight Allergy
Category: Diet News Font Size Japanese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in advancing towards the next generation of genetically modified rice, which will fight allergies instead of causing them.According to report in Live Science,...
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VARENICLINE: Big Foot, Crop circles and The Big Black Box
I helped a middle aged male patient quit smoking.I offered smoking cessation medication to him and he accepted it. He had no psychiatric history. Within a week, his wife called me to report odd behavior. He was staying up late,...
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Ethanol Production May Consume Too Much Water
A new UF study raises concerns about ethanol's water demand in Florida.Four crops under consideration are very thirsty. From agricultural and energy company boardrooms to university laboratories, excitement is building over the...
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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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Biotechnology, trade, keys for wheat
The adoption of biotechnology, export expansion, and supplier reliability are crucial components to further bolster the U.S.wheat industry a $16.5 billion economic powerhouse in 2008. Bringing biotechnology into the wheat realm is...
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