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@JonEntine shared
On Apr 20, 2022
Less pesticides and more food? Pioneering Cuban biologist believes merging agroecology with genetic engineering could protect the environment and feed growing population https://t.co/3EYqePcdcL via @GeneticLiteracy
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Less pesticides and more food? Pioneering Cuban biologist believes merging agroecology with genetic engineering could protect the environment and...

Less pesticides and more food? Pioneering Cuban biologist believes merging agroecology with genetic engineering could protect the environment and...

Achieving, as quickly as possible, food security and sovereignty and reducing the high volumes of imports in this vital sector requires integrating the

@JonEntine shared
On Apr 19, 2022
Climate-friendly synthetic meat and eggs on the menu in China’s 5-year food security independence plan https://t.co/uyokiSagAX via @GeneticLiteracy
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Climate-friendly synthetic meat and eggs on the menu in China’s 5-year food security independence plan

Climate-friendly synthetic meat and eggs on the menu in China’s 5-year food security independence plan

For the first time, China’s most recent Five-Year Plan for Agriculture, published in January, includes references to cultivated meat and other synthetic

@JonEntine shared
On Apr 21, 2022
Why climate change is forcing a rethink on the benefits of genetically engineered crops https://t.co/w5p6D9kAOj via @GeneticLiteracy
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Why climate change is forcing a rethink on the benefits of genetically engineered crops

Why climate change is forcing a rethink on the benefits of genetically engineered crops

All our food systems like agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, are under the stress because of rising temperatures leading to wildfires,

@BuiltWithBio shared
On Apr 21, 2022
.@upsidefoods bites into $400M round to serve cultivated meat later this year: https://t.co/8qKzyk18I1
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UPSIDE Foods bites into $400M round to serve cultivated meat later this year

UPSIDE Foods bites into $400M round to serve cultivated meat later this year

Pending regulatory review, the company’s chicken product will be available to consumers in the U.S. later this year.

@CropLifeIntl shared
On Apr 22, 2022
RT @IICAnews: IICA expands its support for countries of the Americas in the development of biotechnology, a tool that provides agriculture with production and environmental benefits. 📰👉🖱️ https://t.co/jn8xZGmW6K https://t.co/asRupjEzOI
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IICA expands its support for countries of the Americas in the development of biotechnology, a tool that provides agriculture with production and environmental benefits

IICA expands its support for countries of the Americas in the development of biotechnology, a tool that provides agriculture with production and environmental benefits

IICA’s activities in this area focus on delivering technical support to review regulatory frameworks; providing training in biosafety issues, which is key for the development of ...

@ASA_Soybeans shared
On Apr 23, 2022
Check out top news & info impacting #USSOY growers in this week's eBean >> https://t.co/QiPKfc2jRu https://t.co/pyRuvsjW5g
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ASA & Other Ag Groups File WOTUS Amicus Brief

ASA & Other Ag Groups File WOTUS Amicus Brief

Joining ASA on the brief are American Farm Bureau Federation, American Sheep Industry Association, American Sugar Alliance, Family Farm Alliance, National Association of Wheat …

@jrkelly shared
On Apr 22, 2022
RT @AnnaMarieWagner: @Bayer Crop Science is without a doubt truly world class at bringing innovative agricultural products to growers around the world. We're honored that they are looking to expand their relationship with @Ginkgo to advance agricultural biologicals!🦠🌱 (3/3) https://t.co/35WPmXTWLa
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Bayer to Create Ag Biologicals Powerhouse Partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, Advancing Joyn Bio Technology Platforms

Bayer to Create Ag Biologicals Powerhouse Partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, Advancing Joyn Bio Technology Platforms

Bayer today announced that the company is pursuing an agreement whereby Ginkgo Bioworks will acquire Bayer’s West Sacramento Biologics Research &

@prometheusgreen shared
On Apr 19, 2022
RT @ScienceAlly: “I am hoping for a new lease of life in my farming enterprise when I get the Bt cowpea seedlings and other new pest- and climate-resistant crop varieties,” says Ghanaian farmer Dede Ekow. “I am positive my farming prospects will get better.” https://t.co/5MQccXsZYW
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Ghana farmers optimistic about GMO crops, survey finds

Ghana farmers optimistic about GMO crops, survey finds

As Ghana considers approving its first genetically modified crop, a new report finds the country’s smallholder farmers are increasingly optimistic that GM crops hold sustainable solutions ...