ブラジルはGMサトウキビを承認します, 飛んで牛, もっと… – 6月の週のニュース 12

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Almost assuredly there are some folks who read “飛んで牛” in the title and reactively snapped to the thought of some nefarious ‘big ag’ plot or scientific experiment…

上手, if you did, then go ahead and settle down. ?Just having some fun with you. ?The ‘plot’ is actually current trade issues and disruptions, and some dairy cattle are simply hitching a ride on Qatar Airlines (see story below).

さらに, there’s some pretty important news that came out mid-week via Reuters:

グリホサートの戦い – ガン当局はグリホサートの証拠に暗闇に残った (ケイト・ケルランド, ロイター – 六月 14, 2017)

“The World Health Organization’s cancer agency says a common weedkiller is “おそらく発がん性。” そのレビューを率いる科学者は、癌との関連がないことを示す新しいデータを知っていました – しかし、彼はそれについて決して言及せず、当局はそれを考慮に入れませんでした。” – リンク

トレード, TRADE RELATED, インフラ:

Flying Cows to Qatar Is One Man?s Way to Beat the Saudis – ブルームバーグ – By Mohammed Serge and Donna Abu-Nasr (六月 13)

ç±³. business group urges trade fixes ahead of China’s party congress – ロイター (六月 8)

“Social and economic stability is seen as a top priority for China’s ruling elite ahead of a 5-yearly party congress this fall. Diplomats suggest that turmoil in relations with the United States would be an unwanted distraction for Xi ahead of a tricky leadership transition within the party.” – リンク

Canada’s premiers leave D.C. hopeful – The Hamilton Spectator / カナディアンプレス (六月 8)

“…expressing hope that the upcoming renegotiation of NAFTA will be quick and relatively pain-free, rather than a drawn-out bargaining slugfest.” – リンク

Azev?する: We must ensure trade contributes to solving problems faced by leaders today – 世界貿易機関 (六月 8)

“[Azev?する] expressed the hope that this success could signal the start of a ?new era? ? ?one which works to spread the benefits of trade in the way we all want to see? – リンク

Africa Corn Silos Overflow in South as Food Crisis Hits East – ブルームバーグ (五月 29)

?Transport costs, import-export bans, restrictions on genetically modified grain and local politics all hinder trade…アフリカで, you can only move so much produce.? – リンク

Trump Stumps for Infrastructure Plan – AgWeb – ベン・ポッター著 (六月 7) – リンク

Trump Expected To Restrict Trade, Travel With Cuba – NPR (六月 12) – リンク

US dairy groups urge prioritizing trade with Mexico when NAFTA renegotiation begins – 食品ナビゲーターUSA -?メアリーエレンシュープ (六月 13)

?英国 0, Insanity 2?: How the U.K. Election May Play Out – 私たちが心配する時間 (六月 9)

“The only certainty about this week?s British election is the uncertainty it has created over Brexit ? on top of all the uncertainty that preceded it.” – リンク

AG, AG TECH, 製造, 保護, 関連する問題:

CROP BIOTECHNOLOGY HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD: WHY ARE SOME COUNTRIES STILL DENYING FARMERS ACCESS? – シカゴ国際問題評議会 – Guest Commentary by Graham Brookes (六月 12)

“Crop biotechnology, often referred to as genetically modified (GM) 作物, has now been widely used by farmers in 26 国, for over 20 å¹´. Despite it providing many global environmental and economic benefits over this period, many farmers, in many countries, continue to be denied access to this innovative agricultural tool. This needs to change.” – リンク

Robots Wielding Water Knives are the Future of Farming – 有線 – By Matt Simon (五月 31)

“…robots will definitely support the dwindling farming workforce. Fewer immigrant workers are coming to the fields, and their demographics are shifting.” – リンク

ポリシー, 規制, アクティビズム, 他:

Brazil approves world’s first commercial GM sugarcane: developer CTC – ロイター – By Ana Mano (六月 8)

“…first time such permission has been granted anywhere in the world.” – リンク

Court stays Whitewave almondmilk lawsuit: ‘Whether plant-based ‘milk’ should be deemed an ‘imitation’ fits squarely within the FDA?s authority – 食品ナビゲーターUSA -?エレイン・ワトソン (六月 12)

Farewell to Fairtrade: Sainsbury’s defends in-house sustainable sourcing certification?- 食品ナビゲーター – デビッド・バロウズ (六月 9)

Activists, AGs file appeal of EPA denial of chlorpyrifos petition – ウエスタンファームプレス – フォレスト法律によって (六月 6)

Scientists back GM mustard, say will help create better hybrids – Deccan Herald (インド) (六月 6)

“The National Academy of Agriculture Sciences (NAAS), とともに 625 会員, adopted a resolution on the commercialisation of GM mustard, seeking immediate release of the crop in the field.” – リンク

USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States – SouthWest Farm Press (六月 8)

Attack of the Killer Petunias – ウォールストリートジャーナル -?ヘンリーI. ミラー (六月 12)

“Harmless flowers are destroyed since they were genetically modified but not Washington-approved.” – リンク (Subscription-based)

言葉は重要です: Goodbye ?GMO?? -?遺伝的リテラシープロジェクト – 沿って?Kevin Folta?(六月 13)

“…actual scientists rarely (if ever) 使用 ?GMO? designation in technical parlance. It first regularly was highlighted in rhetoric opposing the technology, and since has sadly been adopted by mainstream media.” – リンク

Forget GMOs. The next big battle is over genetically ?edited? foods – ワシントンポスト, Wonkblog – ケイトリン・デューイ著 (六月 13)

“According to the Pew Research Center, ほぼ 40 percent of Americans believe GMOs are bad for their health. This assertion is not supported by science, which has concluded that the genetically modified crops on the market are safe for consumption.” – リンク