Sources and Mechanisms of Health Risks from Genetically Modified Crops and Foods

This TWN Biosafety Briefing identifies the sources of health risks that can potentially arise from GM foods as well as presents the increasing body of evidence that shows the disruptive effect of the GM transformation process and clear signs of toxicity i […]

Study Finds Argentina’s Soy Boom Model Socially and Ecologically Unsustainable

Study finds Argentina’s soy boom model socially and ecologically unsustainable and urgently calls for broader analytical frameworks for assessment of new agrarian technologies which encompass social and environmental considerations. […]

Study Finds Argentina’s Soy Boom Model Socially and Ecologically Unsustainable

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Strengthening Resilience of Farming Systems

This paper argues that agroecologically managed systems are best placed to cope with future challenges because they exhibit high levels of diversity and resilience while delivering reasonable yields and ecosystem functions. […]

Socio-economic Considerations in GMO Decision-making

 

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October 31st, 2013 | Category: Biosafety Briefings

Socio-economic Considerations in GMO Decision-making

Socio-economic Considerations in GMO Decision-making

This TWN Biosafety Briefing provides some insights on the basic questions of what, why, when and how to include socio-economic considerations in GMO decision-making. […]

Socio-economic Considerations in GMO Decision-making

This TWN Biosafety Briefing provides some insights on the basic questions of what, why, when and how to include socio-economic considerations in GMO decision-making. […]

Genetic Engineering and the Big Challenges for Agriculture – Lessons from the United States

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Re: GE and the Big Challenges for Agriculture – Lessons from the US

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Field-resistance of the African maize stem borer to Bt maize: What did we learn?

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Re: October 29th, 2013 | Category: Biosafety Briefings