Top news of the week: 03.07.2022.
Viewpoint: The disinformation-promoting Non-GMO Project takes on synthetic biology on behalf of the consumer. Are they really on your side?
The Non-GMO Project is a pay-for-certification scheme masquerading as a 501(c)3 organization that allows food manufacturers to decorate their packages
Do agri-businesses ‘control’ agriculture? The emerging gene-editing revolution in Latin America is challenging that belief
Small actions can create such huge differences. We see that ‘butterfly effect’ playing out in Latin America. where the development of a new generation of
Raquel Chan: Discovering the gene behind GM wheat
Argentina’s genetically modified, drought-tolerant wheat is making headlines around the world. Though it’s been ready for a couple of years now, the global grain crisis and resulting food ...
How biotechnology will transform the food and agriculture system
There is no area of human activity more basic to society than a sustainable agricultural, food, and natural resource system. With projections that global
Mexico’s GM corn ban a lose-lose scenario, study confirms
Mexico's ban on GM corn will cause corn prices will rise and the U.S. and Mexican economies to suffer, says the report.
Whole Foods Magazine's Anti-GMO Shenanigans Debunked
Whole Foods Magazine recently published a story alleging that there is no evidence vindicating the safety of "GMOs." How well does this claim stand up to scrutiny?
FDA: Drought-Tolerant Biotech Wheat Variety Poses No Safety Concerns
The FDA has concluded there are no safety issues with a biotech wheat variety. The decision is not a final approval for the crop to be grown in the U.S., but the conclusion of the FDA ...
How is Rwanda faring in agricultural bio-technology?
Agricultural experts are making a case for adopting agricultural biotechnology as crop production remains insufficient for both local consumption and exportation yet Rwanda’s …