“Extreme levels” of Roundup in GM soybeans

Levels of Roundup so high that even Monsanto calls them “extreme” now appear to be the norm for GM soybeans, recent research shows. […]

High Residues of Glyphosate Accumulate in Roundup Ready Soybeans

Research has demonstrated that Roundup Ready GM-soy may accumulate high residue levels of glyphosate and its breakdown product. It also showed that different agricultural practices may result in a markedly different nutritional composition of soybeans. […]

Research Shows Molecular Differences Between GM and Conventional Maize

A paper published in the journal Proteome Science field, has shown molecular differences between genetically modified MON810 maize hybrids and their non-GM counterparts. […]

Glyphosate Detected in Breast Milk of American Mothers

A first-ever testing of glyphosate in the breast milk of American mothers has found ‘high’ levels in 3 out of 10 samples, raising concerns that the herbicide, widely used with GM herbicide resistant crops, can accumulate in the human body. […]

Brazil Warned World’s First Commercial Release of GM Mosquitoes Requires Full Public Consultation

Environmental and civil society groups warn the Brazilian regulator of GMOs, CTNBio, not to approve commercial releases of GM mosquitoes in Brazil without full public consultation, access to conclusive field trials data and a post release monitoring plan. […]

Call for Precautionary Approach to Synthetic Biology

This briefing calls for a precautionary approach to synthetic biology and recommends that CBD Parties establish a moratorium on the environmental and commercial release of Synthetically Modified Organisms and assess their livelihood implications. […]

Seed Diversity Critical in Building Farm Resilience to Climate Change

Seed diversity plays a critical role in ensuring farms are resilient to the impacts of climate change. […]

Organic Farms Support More Species, Greater Biodiversity

A new study finds that organic farms have consistently supported about 30% more species than conventional farms over the last 30 years. […]

Rootworm Resistance Emerges to Two Types of Bt Toxins in GM Maize

A recent discovery of resistance to a second type of Bt toxin in GM maize resistant to western corn rootworm underscores the lesson that even with GM crops, age-old farming practices such as crop rotation are still the better option to control pests. […]

USDA Review of GE Crops Finds Concerns Amid Benefits

The USDA has released its latest review of the first generation of genetically engineered crops in the U.S., finding both benefits and problems for farmers. […]