New Book: Buzz or Bust for Genetically Engineered Insects? (Spanish version)

Recent Biosafety Information for Events (MON810, MON863 and NK603 maize, and GTS- 40-3-2 soya).

September 30th, 2013 | Category: Biosafety Briefings

Pest Resistance to Cry1Ab Bt Maize in South Africa

This paper traces the development of resistance of the African maize stem borer to Bt maize containing the toxin Cry1Ab, in South Africa. […]

Pest Resistance to Cry1Ab Bt Maize in South Africa

Crop Protection 54 (2013) 154-160 

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2013.08.010 

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USDA Opens the Door for New Generation of GE Herbicide-Resistant Crops

The USDA has approved the first of a new generation of GE crops resistant to more toxic herbicides, a move that raises serious health and environmental concerns. […]

USDA Opens the Door for New Generation of GE Herbicide-Resistant Crops

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New Genetically Engineered Crop Will Sharply Increase Use of Toxic Pesticide, “Probable Human Carcinogen”

Making Agriculture Truly Sustainable for Food Security in a Changing Climate

UNCTAD’s Trade and Environment Review 2013 recommends a rapid and significant shift away from conventional, monoculture-based, input-dependent agriculture, towards mosaics of sustainable regenerative production systems. […]

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. […]

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

http://www.scidev.net/global/agriculture/opinion/farming-and-knowledge-monocultures-are-misconceived.html

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. […]