CRIIGEN Report on NK 603 GM Maize

A study on NK603 produced by Monsanto which provides warnings of toxicity of the GE maize. […]

A Typology of the Effects of (Trans)Gene Flow on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources

This paper gives an overview of current research regarding the possible effects of transgene flow on human health, the environment, the various stakeholders in the food and feed production chain and on the conservation of plant genetic resources. […]

GM Contamination – imports of food and feed at risk

This is an assessment of the risk from GM contamination of food and feed in the UK. […]

Monsanto’s GM Drought-Tolerant Maize in South Africa

The African Centre for Biosafety’s assessment of Monsanto’s GM drought-tolerant maize which received the South African government’s approval to be field-tested in the country. […]

Organic Agriculture Can Address Food Security, says FAO

Press articles relating to the International Conference on Organic Agriculture and Food Security, held at the FAO in Rome from 3-5 May 2007. […]

Canadian Bill Banning Terminator Technology

A Canadian bill to prohibit field testing and commercialization of Terminator seed technology […]

Organic Agriculture: Proven But Needs Political Support

Report on the International Conference on Organic Agriculture and Food Security, organized by the FAO in Rome, Italy on 3-5 May 2007. […]

Sustainable Agriculture Increases Crop Yields in Tigray, Ethiopia

The report documents the results of a 10-year experiment in sustainable development and ecological land management in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. […]

WHO to Ban Genetic Engineering of Smallpox Virus

The World Health Assembly has decided to ban genetic engineering experiments on the smallpox virus but postponed a decision on the destruction of the virus until 2010 […]

Another View on Bt Proteins – How Specific are They and What Else Might They Do?

A useful source on the existing and missing research on the safety of Bt crops, especially on how Bt toxins might affect non-target organisms. […]