Randy Krotz
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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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Agriculture Global, Ethanol/Biofuel, Sustainability, World Hunger, Biotech, Ag Australia/NZ, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Ethanol/Biofuel, Sustainability, Biotech, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Biomass electricity: New boiler technology enables use of all agricultural residue
The vibrating grate boiler is greener than conventional boilers
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Team AgWiki
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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05/25/2022 SOURCE: www.theguardian.com
Legislation introduced in Lords aims to help speed up development of gene-edited products
Gene editing could increase food security, UK adviser says
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05/09/2022 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org
The high number of malaria cases continues to be registered even though several efforts have been put in place towards malaria eradication. It is for this
CRISPR mosquitoes target malaria: 240 million annual cases could be reduced dramatically by using gene editing and gene drives to control disease-carrying insects
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Pest Control, Insects, Biotech,
Biotech company announces results from first US trial of GM mosquitoes
Nature - Oxitec reports that its insects behaved as planned — but a larger trial is needed to learn whether they can reduce wild mosquito populations.
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JAMES MSASA
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Randy Krotz
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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03/22/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu
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 […]
Opinion: GMO cowpea can support biodiversity - Alliance for Science
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