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

08/22/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

Viewpoint: GMO and gene edited agricultural solutions will never gain traction if journalists continue to carry water for anti-biotechnology disinformation

Citizens' "vague sense of unease" about genetically modified (GM) crops and genome-edited foods will never be alleviated. Why?

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

08/22/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

Ghana plans for education, stewardship in GMO cowpea rollout - Alliance for Science

As Ghana readies genetically modified cowpea for commercialization, proper stewardship is paramount to safeguard the responsible management of the technology, stakeholders say. This will ensure the success of the technology after Ghana farmers obtain the seeds sometime in 2023. Putting the right stewardship steps in place is important and necessary to avert any future failure […]

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Topics: Wheat, Agriculture Global, GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics,

Renowned wheat genome advocate wins 2021 Farrer Memorial Medal

NSW Department of Primary Industries Deputy Director General Agriculture Kate Lorimer-Ward has congratulated Professor Rudolf ‘Rudi’ Appels on

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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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