Asian farmers failing to use pest-resistant rice
Poor communications, an unregulated market, and weak farmers-researchers links are damaging uptake of pest-resistant rice, says a top scientist.
View ArticlePeru: lack of regulations delays GM research
A year after Peru approved a moratorium law on GM, regulations defining the framework for research in this area have not been passed yet.
View ArticleTree intercropping 'could save Africa's soils'
A review of agroforestry for food crops finds the benefits for raising soil quality and food yields to be substantial and well documented.
View ArticleTrust 'a major challenge' to agricultural biotechnology
Fears in Africa surrounding agri-biotech, resulting in its underutilisation, can be tackled by building trust and openness, says a study.
View ArticleScientists torn over Kenya's recent GM food ban
In the aftermath of Kenya's banning of genetically modified organisms, some scientists say the directive threatens national food security.
View ArticleLag feared after law banning GM seeds in Bolivia
Researchers and farmers have warned that a ban on GM crops in Bolivia may affect food security and the advancement of R&D in agri-biotech.
View ArticleAfrica Analysis: Kenya sending the wrong message about GM foods
Kenya has bypassed its own biosafety watchdog in banning GM foods, which will stifle balanced debate of GM in Africa, says Linda Nordling.
View ArticleGolden rice trial triggers sackings, investigation
Chinese researchers who fed GM rice to children in an unapproved trial have been fired, and a US university is investigating the study.
View ArticleCosta Rica suspends Monsanto's right to plant GM corn
A permission to the company Monsanto to multiply seeds of GM corn in Costa Rica was suspended after a citizens petition for judicial review.
View ArticleGM crops globally increased by six per cent in 2012
Twenty developing countries are among the 28 that produced 170.3 million hectares of genetically modified crops in 2012, says a report.
View ArticleUse of GM cotton linked to rise in aphid numbers
Bt cotton engineered to reduce caterpillar infestation causes an increase in non-target pests such as aphids, research finds.
View ArticleIndia to award biotech solutions in health and farming
India hopes to boost biotech research in health, nutrition and agriculture through official awards.
View ArticleArgentina to offer more flexible access to GM crops
Changing its regulation of GM crops, Argentina seeks to diversify and expand the farmers' access to these products.
View ArticleBasic science may yield crop gains in developing nations
Research into transport mechanisms in plants is leading to innovations for improving crop yields, which are starting to trickle down to farmers.
View ArticleBioeconomy’s role in the developing world is at a crossroads
Bioeconomy opens up development opportunities for Latin America, but it also involves several risks, says Federico Vasen.
View ArticleParaguay: Health body suggests further GM vigilance needed
Paraguay must be alert to the potential effects of GM in health, keep a registry of tumours and track food security, according to a WHO agency.
View ArticleKenya's GMO ban has no legal basis, official says
A high-ranking civil servant says Kenya's ban on importing genetically modified organisms is unscientific, lacks legal status — and is ineffective.
View ArticlePhilippine court calls a halt to GM eggplant trials
GM crops in the Philippines have had a setback as a court rules out more fieldwork on pest-resistant Bt eggplant.
View ArticleBrazil: GM strains ‘reduce dengue mosquito population’
The release of GM strains of Aedes aegypti in a Brazilian village reduced numbers of the mosquito by 96 per cent, claim the company in charge.
View ArticleGive young people the tools to solve hunger, says expert
Development expert Calestous Juma says research connections and local infrastructure can guide young people towards agricultural innovation.
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