Top news of the week: 06.05.2021.
Sustainability
Blocking innovation: How Canada’s novel plant-breeding rules hinder progress in food production
You’ve heard it before on SAIFood: Canada’s plant breeding sector is facing regulatory barriers to innovation. Today’s blog provides further evidence. Why
Scientists and industry cheer outcome of Commission study on gene editing
Genomics researchers and the agriculture industry have welcomed the publication of a long-awaited report recommending EU legislation on genetically modified organisms be updated to allow ...
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Viewpoint: Why technology alone cannot solve world hunger and food insecurity
Among technologies expected to aid the production of more and safer food in the future are cultured meat, precision agriculture, drones and artificial intelligence. Yet, technological ...
Wipro Partners with Transcell Oncologics to Transform Vaccine Safety Assessment
Use of the Wipro HOLMES® Augmented Intelligence platform will lead to safer vaccines and faster rollout to patientsNEW YORK & BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AI--Wipro Limited (NYSE: ...
Cloudleaf Receives Gold Stevie® Award in 2021 American Business Awards® for Technical Innovation in Supply Chain Logistics
The award recognizes Cloudleaf as a leader making strides in enterprise digital transformation with its Digital Visibility PlatformSAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ABA--Cloudleaf, Inc., ...
Eight Student Teams Named National Winners of 29th Annual ExploraVision Challenge
Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Honor Student Innovation with Prizes and Virtual CeremonyARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba and the NSTA today announced ...
Over 2,000 Nigerian farmers ready to grow GM cowpea this year
More than 2,000 Nigerian farmers are planning to plant Bt cowpea, the country’s first genetically modified food crop, in July.