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Awareness, not mandatory GMO labels, shifts consumer preference

Six years ago, the state of Vermont passed what turned out to be a short-lived law mandating disclosure of genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, on all food products. That law's effect? A collective ...

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Vegetables, GMO's, Ag North America,

08/30/2022 SOURCE: indie88.com

Is Broccoli Man Made? (Get Ready To Have Your Mind Blown)

Is broccoli man made? Find out the fascinating history of your favourite vegetable... even if it's not your favourite vegetable.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, GMO's,

08/29/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

Farmer’s viewpoint: BBC and other British media ‘continue to falsely imply that genetic engineering remains highly controversial and uncertain’

Phil Lodge, who farms on the outskirts of Doncaster, explained his reasons for taking part in the GM crop trials: Having visited Manitoba and Saskatchewan in Canada in the 1990’s both pre- and post-adoption of GM canola, I was interested in the technology’s potential here in Britain.

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Ag Europe, Government / Policies,

08/29/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

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Farmer's viewpoint: BBC and other British media 'continue to falsely imply that genetic engineering remains highly controversial and uncertain'

Phil Lodge, who farms on the outskirts of Doncaster, explained his reasons for taking part...

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics,

08/26/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

GMO photosynthesis breakthrough: Genetically-tweaked food crops harness sunlight 20% more efficiently

Researchers developed a way to make photosynthesis - the natural process that all plants use to convert sunlight energy into food - more efficient.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, GMO's,

08/24/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

GM crops could support food security in Africa, new study suggests - Alliance for Science

Genetically modified (GM) maize has produced higher yields than conventional hybrid varieties in South Africa, highlighting the technology’s potential to support food security in the face of climate challenges, a new study finds. “Our study shows that the gains from biotechnology for white maize as a staple food crop in South Africa have been greater […]

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, GMO's, Ag Africa,

08/23/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

GMO wheat developed in research labs could stem rust pathogens that destroy crops across Africa

Researchers have identified stem rust resistance in the wild cereal plant Aegilops sharonensis and successfully transferred the resistance gene into bread

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Potatoes,

08/23/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

Viewpoint: Will late blight-proof GMO potatoes ever make it to Africa? Not if anti-biotech activists succeed in their scare campaigns

Despite increased potato production and high-yield potential, yields in developing countries have not reached their full potential. Smallholder farmers often lack access to quality seed and knowledge of effective disease management practices.

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Potatoes, Ag Africa, Plant Breeding,

08/23/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

Viewpoint: Will late blight-proof GMO potatoes ever make it to Africa? Not if anti-biotech activists succeed in their scare campaigns

Despite increased potato production and high-yield potential, yields in developing countri...

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Ag Tech, Biotech, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

08/23/2022 SOURCE: scceu.org

Ghana plans for education, stewardship in GMO cowpea rollout

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Farmer's viewpoint: BBC and other British media 'continue to falsely imply that genetic engineering remains highly controversial and uncertain'

Viewpoint: Will late blight-proof GMO potatoes ever make it to Africa? Not if anti-biotech activists succeed in their scare campaigns

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