UK to relax rules on gene-edited crops
The UK government is to relax the regulation of gene-edited crops under plans to try and boost productivity and reduce a reliance on pesticides. Farmers welcome...
GM
Amplifying the farmers' voice
Global Farmer Network CEO Mary Boote was a recent guest on the podcast What the Farm, hosted by Rob Sharkey and Lesley Kelly. Listen and learn more about how th...
Sharing A GM Technology Testimony From India to Uganda
As an Indian farmer, I'm pleased to accept invitations that allow me to share my experience and help raise awareness of the benefits of GM crops.
In November, ...
Video: Insect-resistant Bt cowpea
"Documentary on the insect- resistant Bt Cowpea ( Beans) soon to be released to farmers in Ghana.
Holds huge potential in boosting farmers' yield and income."...
The EU-US Trade Talks Represent an Opportunity to Change Minds on GM
There will be plenty of observers of the forthcoming EU/USA trade talks who will speculate as to the outcome with the GM factor being of major importance.
Ma...
Stewards of the Soil
I was taught as a young man that we dont inherit the land from our ancestorswe borrow it from our children.
On my family farm in North Dakota, this could s...
Heres to Healthy Delicious Sweet Corn
Ive been growing sweet corn for more than 40 years--and this summers sweet corn is the very best Ive ever eaten.
Perhaps you werent expecting this bit of...
Vermonts REAL Food Safety Issue
The heads side of every quarter pictures a famous farmer: George Washington. Among the 50 states represented on the tails side, however, only Vermont shows ...
'GM' rice may join the menu
China Daily
By Wang Zhuoqiong (China Daily)
August 25, 2009
www.chinadaily.com.cn
Genetically modified (GM) rice, which proponents say is more resistant t...
For farmers, yield potential of GM crops more important than risks Study
CGIAR - Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
News Release
July 30, 2009www.cgiar.org
Organization/Unit: International Institute of Tro...