GE Alfalfa Contamination in the US Proves Warnings Right

Washington State Department of Agriculture confirms that samples from an alfalfa hay consignment rejected for export due to contamination with GE Roundup Ready alfalfa test positive for the trait. […]

Transgene Escape: Genetically Engineered Oilseed,Rape Out of Control – A Global Perspective

This report provides a global overview of the uncontrolled spread of genetically engineered oilseed rape in various regions of the world. […]

Food Needs can be Met with Agroecological Vision for Agriculture and Science

This article calls for a new vision for agriculture and science; one where there is agricultural diversification and where agricultural R&D is reoriented towards diverse local conditions and needs, and farmers’ knowledge. […]

Proceedings of the International Conference on Modern Biotechnologies: Sustainable Innovation and Regulatory Needs

The proceedings of the GenØk-TWN International Conference on Modern Biotechnologies: Sustainable Innovation and Regulatory Needs (Penang, 7-10 November 2012) examines the key issues and main recommendations put forward. […]

Spain Poised to be First EU Country for Trial Release of GE Olive Flies

Spain may become the first country in the EU to introduce GE animals if it approves the application of British biotech company, Oxitec, to release GE olive flies in a field trial. […]

Scientific Conference 2012: Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety

This is the compilation of papers from the 2nd Scientific Conference organised by ENSSER, Tara Foundation and TWN, in conjunction with the 6th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in 2012. […]

Fitter GM-Weedy Rice Hybrid Raises Concerns

A new study finds GM rice-weed hybrids fitter and possibly able to out-compete wild relatives. This demonstrates the risk of GM crops extending beyond the farm and harming genetic diversity in the environment. […]

New Evidence on the Health Impacts of Glyphosate

Glyphosate is the world’s most popular herbicide applied not only on farms but also in forests, parks, public spaces and gardens. For years, industry has claimed that glyphosate is minimally toxic to humans but new studies indicate otherwise. […]

The Critical Role of Civil Society in Biosafety

This TWN article for Biosafety Protocol News outlines the critical role that civil society has played and continues to play in global and national biosafety discussions, as well as the challenges that remain. […]

Going Beyond Organic: Agroecology as the Next Step

This article reports on the Southeast Asian Training Course on Agroecology, organized by Third World Network and Aliansi Petani Indonesia (Indonesian Peasants Alliance) and held from 5 to 9 June in Solo, Indonesia. […]