Genetically Modified Crops

Wheat industry groups in the United States, Canada and Australia said May 14, 2009, they would work toward the objective of "synchronized commercialization of biotech traits in the wheat crop." This must be stopped. 1. Roundup Ready wheat will contaminate conventional and organic wheat and destroy the diversity and adaptability of locally-bred varieties critical to ensuring food supplies in regions across the globe. 2. The only genetic trait for which Monsanto has sought approval is... Read Full Story

(Business Standard) Unfazed by the ongoing opposition to the commercialisation of Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) brinjal, Monsanto India Limited (MIL), a subsidiary of US-based global biotech food major Monsanto Company, is planning to introduce genetically modified corn in the country by 2012-13. The proposed corn seed would be embedded with not only Bt but also with the company’s ‘Roundup ready’ technology that would be helpful in management of weeds and insects, MIL’s director- corporate... Read Full Story

Can the world's richest man feed the planet? By David Biello Echoing luminaries before him—from Norman Borlaug to Kofi Annan —the world's richest man, Bill Gates, called last night for a second Green Revolution focused on African farmers. That revolution won't just be in new crop varieties and higher yields but also in farmer training and infrastructure—and, perhaps most controversially, will be genetically modified. "Three quarters of the world's poorest people get their food and... Read Full Story

Raising concerns over the open air trial of genetically modified corn in Jabalpur, the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has asked the state government to stop it. In letters to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and the central government, AHRC also said the "trial is being conducted to further the commercial interest of Monsanto" - the US-based seed company. AHRC - a United Nations-recognised human rights lobbying organisation based in Hong Kong - wrote the... Read Full Story

Genetically-engineered crops and conventional crops would have to be grown in segregated areas to meet environmental concerns about transgenic farming in Europe, agricultural scientists said on Tuesday. The so-called Co-Extra report, a four-year research project funded by the European Commission, aims at giving expert guidance into the controversy over engineered crops in the European Union (EU). Given that fields in Europe are relatively small, and winds can spread pollen from transgenic... Read Full Story

Good Morning Flint! 10/10/09 By Terry Bankert A Flint Divorce Attorney Lawyer sharing his thoughts with you. Name this movie, “ You should look into…” now its SOYBEANS! Farming .,Fur trading, Lumber, Cigars, Whip Sockets and will we now get SOY beans? Have we gone full circle, is our future in Farming? Why not? 　 Of Course SOY BEANS are an important commodity. I share the hope that we can capture for Flint an increased market share of an important product. But I alsao share the skepticism of... Read Full Story

Orissa Thursday said it won't allow genetically modified crop, including Bt Brinjal, in the state. "The Orissa government does not favour genetically modified crop in the state. As a matter of policy, we have not accepted the proposal," said Damodar Rout, agriculture minister. "The interest of our farmers is more important than the interest of capitalists," he added. The regulatory Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has given environment clearance to Bt Brinjal and the... Read Full Story

NEW DELHI India : India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan, Indias regulatory body for GM crops, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has approved export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan. Hindustan Times reported that the GEAC working under the environment and Forest Ministry, gave permission to top GM seed companies like Monsanto, Hyderabad-based Bayer Hybrid Seeds and Aurangabad-based Nath Biogene in September to export GM hybrid seeds to Pakistan for trials. Indias... Read Full Story

NEW DELHI India : India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan, Indias regulatory body for GM crops, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has approved export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan. Hindustan Times reported that the GEAC working under the environment and Forest Ministry, gave permission to top GM seed companies like Monsanto, Hyderabad-based Bayer Hybrid Seeds and Aurangabad-based Nath Biogene in September to export GM hybrid seeds to Pakistan for trials. Indias... Read Full Story

When wild boar and deer, traditional menu items in the fall, eat genetically modified corn, do transgenic residues accumulate in their meat? Do they spread GM corn via their feces Original post: What Happens When Wild Boars And Fallow Deer Snack On Genetically Modified Corn? Related Articles: No Related Articles Read Full Story