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

04/08/2022 SOURCE: dailypost.ng

Local farmers warned of dangers of inorganic farming, GMOs

The federal government has been tasked to ensure that agricultural lands and forest reserves are protected to encourage agroecology which can help in

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, GMO's, Research, Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics,

First gene edited 'cancer-cutting' wheat trials get the go ahead in UK

The UK government has granted permission for a series of field trials of gene edited wheat for the first time in Europe, marking a move away from the EU’s stance on the matter.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Wheat, GMO's, Genes /Genetics, Ag South America,

The World’s First Genetically Engineered Wheat Is Here

Argentina’s new genetically engineered, drought-tolerant wheat could have large environmental benefits

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

04/05/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

Bt cotton gives Kenyan farmers a reason to smile again - Alliance for Science

“Wow, wow.” I couldn’t stop saying wow as we caught a first glimpse of a field covered with what appeared to be white flowers. It seemed huge, but in reality, it was only 2.5 acres of genetically modified Bt cotton. Still, it was big, given that the average farmer in Africa owns and tills just […]

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Rice, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Research, Ag Europe, Ag Asia / Pacific, Genes /Genetics, Food Security/Shortage,

CRISPR gene editing shown to increase corn and rice yields

A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in China and one in Germany has found that turning off a certain gene in corn and

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Research, Ag Europe, Genes /Genetics,

Global crop gene editing advances as numerous countries break from European Union's restrictive policies

Great Britain has already decided to take the first steps, as has Switzerland: dealing wit...

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Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Beef Cattle, GMO's, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Biotech, Ranching,

We are all likely aware of this news, but I had not previously read the Associated Press release.

Gene-edited beef cattle receive regulatory clearance in U.S.

The FDA clears the way for the sale of beef from gene-edited cattle after concluding the animals do not raise any safety concerns.

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

03/22/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

Opinion: GMO cowpea can support biodiversity - Alliance for Science

Nigeria’s biodiversity is rich and unique, including semi-arid savanna, mountain forests, seasonal floodplains, rainforests, vast freshwater swamp forests and diverse coastal vegetation. The country is also endowed with a variety of plant and animal species that sustain the rural economy. However, this biodiversity is under threat from climate change and farming practices, such as overusing chemical […]

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

Gene editing can increase yields, improve nutrition, fight climate change - and bring native species back to African agriculture

Gene editing is making it easier for researchers to help local plants varieties adapt to c...

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Organic, Food/Nutrition, GMO's, Consumer/Retail,

Opinion Blog Post - Dairy Farmer in Eastern New Mexico

Organic vs. Conventional Agriculture and Fear-Based Marketing in Agriculture — New Mexico Milkmaid

Organic vs. Conventional Agriculture and Fear-Based Marketing in Agriculture - I shared all my feelings about the argument between organic and conventional agriculture and my thoughts about fear-based marketing against farming and ranching.

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Global crop gene editing advances as numerous countries break from European Union's restrictive policies

Gene editing can increase yields, improve nutrition, fight climate change - and bring native species back to African agriculture

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