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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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John LaRose Jr.
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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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Randy Krotz
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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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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

Nigeria begins national trials for GM maize

Nigeria is set to begin national performance trials (NPT) for genetically modified (GM) TELA maize as the West African nation makes another leap towards

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, GMO's, Research, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger,

Structure of “Gliding Bird” Plant Defense Protein Could Lead to Better Crops

Biologist Xinnian Dong says her “best Christmas gift ever” arrived in the form of a phone call. The call was from her longtime friend and collaborator at Duke University, Pei Zhou, who rang with long-awaited news: they had finally solved the structure of the key plant defense protein NPR1. Dong,

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Wheat, GMO's, Ag South America,

Argentina becomes first country to authorize planting GMO wheat

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina, one of the largest wheat exporters, on Thursday became the first country in the world to authorize the planting of GMO wheat when it…

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