Food Security/Shortage
Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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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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TOPIC(S): Fruit, FDA, Consumer/Retail, Food Security/Shortage,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Food Security/Shortage,
Team AgWiki Team AgWiki
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Topics: GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, World Hunger, Biotech, Food Security/Shortage,
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Topics: Agriculture Global, World Hunger, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage, Trending News,

Ghana and Uganda ban grain and food exports

Global food protectionism is now in full swing. After India, some major EU food exporting nations like Hungary halted the export of certain crops. Many African countries are also banning the export of their produce.

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

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