GM Crops

GM plants: Questions and answers

Genetically modified foods do not pose a threat to human health or the environment and will aid in feeding a growing world population in a sustainable manner, the Royal Society says. It published a factual Q&A guide aimed at dispelling myths and misconceptions about GM food.

Publication Date:

24/05/2016

Source: The Royal Society

Tags:

GM Crops, Food Crops, Plant Breeding, Green Revolution, Cotton, Environment, Health, India, Global

Agriculture

GMO myths debunked: Genetically modified foods pose no risk to health says Royal Society

Genetically modified foods do not pose a threat to human health or the environment and will aid in feeding a growing world population in a sustainable manner, the Royal Society says.

Publication Date:

24/05/2016

Source: International Business Times

Tags:

Agriculture, GM Crops, GMOs, Health Effects, Biosafety, Genetic Engineering, United Kingdom (UK), Bt Cotton, Maize, Soyabean

Environment

Environment ministry mulls hefty fine to ensure compliance of green rules

The environment ministry has its work cut out for the next three years. The Prakash Javadekar-led ministry will now devote all its efforts to ensure compliance of the environmental laws.

Publication Date:

24/05/2016

Author(s): Vishwa Mohan

Source: Times Of India (New Delhi)

Tags:

Environment, Regulations, Legislation, Environmental Security, Industrial Pollution, GM Crops, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)

Agriculture

GM food generally safe for humans and the environment, report says

Genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment, a high-powered science advisory board declared in a report on Tuesday.

Publication Date:

18/05/2016

Source: Guardian (UK)

Tags:

GM Crops, GMOs, Biosafety, Health Effects, Environment, Genetic Engineering, Herbicide

Agriculture

Genetically engineered crops: experiences and prospects

Genetically engineered (GE) crops were first introduced commercially in the 1990s. After two decades of production, some groups and individuals remain critical of the technology based on their concerns about possible adverse effects on human health, the environment, and ethical considerations.

Publication Date:

17/05/2016

Source: National Academies Press

Tags:

Genetic Engineering, Crops, Agriculture, GM Crops, Environment, Health Effects, India, Global, Bt Cotton, Bt Brinjal, Food Safety

Agriculture

Industry body raises concerns over ‘illegal’ imports of GM soyabean

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has raised serious concerns over the alleged import of genetically modified (GM) soyabean in India by violating the environment and plant quaranti

Publication Date:

10/05/2016

Source: Financial Express (New Delhi)

Tags:

GM Crops, Soyabean, Food Process Industry, Agriculture

Agriculture

To beat drought, ICAR eyes GM sugarcane

Will Join Hands With Pawar-Led Sugar Institute

Publication Date:

09/05/2016

Author(s): Vishwa Mohan

Source: Times Of India (New Delhi)

Tags:

GM Crops, Sugarcane, Droughts, Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Maharashtra, Agriculture

Agriculture

Impact evaluation and socio economic study of Bt cotton: final report

The Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (Crop Division) has commissioned “Impact Evaluation and socio-economic study of Bt cotton” to assess the impact of this Scheme on increase in farmers’ income through adoption of Bt cotton.

Publication Date:

01/05/2016

Source: Global AgriSystem Private Limited

Tags:

Bt Cotton, Cotton, India, Farmers, GM Crops, Biosafety, Cost Benefit Analysis, Pesticide Use, Private Sector, Public Sector

Agriculture

Uganda: Should GM Crops Be Grown in Uganda?

Due to climate change and other factors, Uganda faces a number of agricultural challenges. New crop diseases are threatening major food crops such as cassava, bananas, and maize.

Publication Date:

28/04/2016

Source: All Africa

Tags:

Agriculture, GM Crops, GMOs, Uganda, Maize, Banana, Health Effects, Environment, Africa

Agriculture