This report shows the dramatic impacts of the global food system being rapidly monopolised by ever-fewer, ever-larger corporations. It also tracks agroecology initiatives around the world and gives examples of resistance to big agrifood. […]
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Recent research by Indian scientists has shown that introducing Golden Rice transgenes had severe and unexpected effects on plant growth and yields. […] A study has found that human exposure to glyphosate through foods has increased approximately 500% over 23 years since the introduction of GM glyphosate-tolerant crops in the US. […] Two recently published papers have revisited the issue of transgene flow into landraces of maize in Mexico. […] Over 1,200 emails released under open records requests reveal that the US military is now the top funder and influencer behind a controversial genetic extinction technology known as “gene drives”. […] A new legal study concludes that the European Commission has a legal obligation to reject the proposed Bayer-Monsanto merger, whether viewed through a narrow competition lens or a wider scope of social and environmental costs. […] The overuse of glyphosate has led to a global situation where glyphosate-resistant weeds are spreading rapidly. The worst infestations and greatest economic impact are seen in countries growing GM glyphosate-resistant crops. […] The Peasant Food Web feeds 70% of the world, including the most hungry, using only 25% of global agricultural resources. On the other hand, the Industrial Food Chain, which uses 75% of agricultural resources, feeds less than 30% of the global population. […] A report explores the rise and fall of GM cotton in India as more Indian farmers return to organic cotton. Worldwide, GM cotton farmers are struggling with increased pesticide use to deal with the emergence of pest resistance and secondary pests. […] Chemicals, especially pesticides, are driving the Earth’s current sixth mass extinction. Integrated pest management practices that reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and the decoupling of the agrichemical and seed industries are therefore needed. […] |
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