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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, GMO's, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

06/14/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

Pressure mounts on EU and NZ to review their strict anti-GMO policies - Alliance for Science

Two anti-GMO stalwarts — the European Union (EU) and New Zealand — are showing signs of softening their stance toward the technology in the face of climate change impacts and pressure to innovate. Regulators and others in the EU and NZ are advising that existing regulations are out of date and fail to reflect recent […]

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Topics: Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger,

New research confirms that GM corn is safe for beneficial insects

Growing genetically modified (GM) corn has virtually no impact on the abundance or ecological function of beneficial insects, according to an extensive

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Topics: GMO's, World Hunger, Biotech, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,

Commentary: Head of regulatory affairs for African Agricultural Technology Foundation points out Zambia and Zimbabwe have been reluctant to accept donations of GM crops, even in times of hunger

To grow or not to grow: Africa’s lingering dilemma on GM crops - AATF - PROSPERITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

By Dr Francis Nang’ayo The potential revolution in farming made possible by Genetically Modified (GM) crops has been met with controversy, resulting in a great deal of ambivalence regarding policies for regulating this new technology. Whereas some farmers, mostly smallholders in developing countries, have adopted GM crops and are now growing them commercially, others have […]

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, GMO's, Brazil, Food Security/Shortage,

06/07/2022 SOURCE: www.reuters.com

According to a Reuters report, Brazil has begun new field trials of Bioceres-developed GM wheat. The trials, launched in March, are taking place in the center west Cerrado region, and results are expected in August. An Embrapa official told the news outlet any potential commercialization is at least four years away given regulatory timelines. The Reuters report also noted GM wheat discovered in U.S. fields previously spurred Japan to halt imports from that country.

Exclusive: Brazil tests genetically modified wheat as global supplies tighten

Brazil is testing a variety of drought resistant, genetically modified wheat in a bid to become more self-sufficient in the staple crop as global supplies tighten.

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage, Food Safety,

06/01/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

Public comments reveal overwhelming support for GM cowpea in Ghana - Alliance for Science

Public comments submitted to Ghana’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA) show overwhelming support for approving pod borer-resistant cowpea, the country’s first genetically modified crop. Of the 889 letters received following a public comment solicitation period that closed in early May, only one expressed objection, with the other 888 urging approval, said Eric Okoree, chief executive officer […]

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Topics: GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, World Hunger, Biotech, Food Security/Shortage,

How genetic engineering is creating more nutritious, healthier food and protecting crops from ravaging diseases

Despite the objections and protestations of the anti-GMO advocates who equate genetic engineering with “Frankenfoods” and utilize fear and scare tactics to

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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, GMO's, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger,

How genetic engineering is creating more nutritious, healthier food and protecting crops from ravaging diseases

Despite the objections and protestations of the anti-GMO advocates who equate genetic engineering with “Frankenfoods” and utilize fear and scare tactics to

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TOPIC(S): GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, World Hunger, Biotech, Food Security/Shortage,

05/25/2022 SOURCE: www.theguardian.com

Gene editing could increase food security, UK adviser says

Legislation introduced in Lords aims to help speed up development of gene-edited products

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Ag United Kingdom,

05/24/2022 SOURCE: www.fwi.co.uk

Gene-edited crops to be fast-tracked for food security - Farmers Weekly

Gene-edited crop production is to be accelerated by the government to help guarantee food supplies for Britain in the face of the conflict in Ukraine. The

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Topics: Agriculture Global, GMO's, Ag United Kingdom,

Britain Finally Relaxes GMO Rules, But Advocates Want More Deregulation

New GMO rules are a good break from the E.U., but they don't go far enough.

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