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

08/15/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

South Africa has reaped major benefits from GM maize, study finds - Alliance for Science

Genetically modified (GM) maize has greatly improved food security in South Africa, reduced environmental damage and helped smallholder farmers achieve significant gains in earnings over the past two decades, a new study finds. This marks South Africa as a success story in the cultivation of insect-resistant Bt white maize, given that it was the first […]

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TOPIC(S): Rice, GMO's, Ag Asia / Pacific, Ag Middle East,

08/15/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

GMO Golden Rice tale of two countries: Philippines on track for fall sales while Bangladesh falters

A year after regulatory approval, the Philippines has started transplanting Golden Rice this wet season, becoming the first country in the world to go for commercial cultivation of genetically-engineered rice rich with vitamin A.

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Agriculture US, GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing,

08/11/2022 SOURCE: www.capitalpress.com

https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/grains/scientists-use-gene-editing-in-cereal-crops-to-boost-yields-without-nitrogen-fertilizer/article_9feaaa24-18cc-11ed-a5dd-6f78c0426c40.html?fbclid=IwAR3EmcszGWJSjPnRJiqJ5X7_4AQobj_E5UkZE06DCppJwAwTTS

Scientists use gene-editing in cereal crops to boost yields without nitrogen fertilizer

Scientists have developed a gene-editing strategy that allows cereal crops to benefit from...

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Ag Europe, Ag Africa, Food Safety,

08/11/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

Here’s how GMO cowpea would transform the lives of Ghanian farmers

Maruca pest is a key challenge that renders cowpea production unattractive. The larvae infest the flower buds, flowers, and the pod causing up to 80% yield loss in heavily infested areas.

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

08/02/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

African leaders voice support for GMOs - Alliance for Science

As African governments ponder the fate of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), prominent leaders across the continent have openly expressed support for the technology. From Ethiopia to South Africa, and points in between, a cross section of leaders — both serving and former — have agreed that GMOs deserve an opportunity to boost the continent’s agricultural […]

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

07/26/2022 SOURCE: www.sasktoday.ca

Researchers find gene that improves wheat yield

Scientists were surprised to discover that the gene that increased yields also resulted in higher protein levels.

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

07/21/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

Anti-GMO groups lose court case in Nigeria - Alliance for Science

A Nigerian court today threw out a case filed by anti-GMO civil society groups against the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). Justice D.U Okoro of the Federal high court in Abuja dismissed in its entirety a suit filed by 17 groups led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). Dr. Rufus Ebegba, director general and […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, GMO's, Consumer/Retail,

07/19/2022 SOURCE: www.prnewswire.com

Walden Farms® Announces Rebrand with Focus on Natural Flavors, Debuts Non-GMO Project Verified Salad Dressings

/PRNewswire/ -- Walden Farms®, makers of specialty condiments and food enhancers with unmatched attributes – zero calories, zero net carbs, zero sugar, zero...

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Beer/Brewing/Distilling, Ag North America,

07/19/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

‘Mind-boggling’ fruity craft beers produced with GMO yeast finds rapturous fans

About 250 breweries throughout the country have used Berkeley Yeast’s genetically modified strains, and some insiders herald its scientific breakthroughs as game changers for the beer industry.