Biotech “No Sure Fix” for Nitrogen Fertiliser Pollution Problem

Biotechnology lags behind traditional breeding and other methods in producing crops that have shown improved efficiency in nitrogen use, in order to address the problem of nitrogen fertiliser pollution. […]

Three Major GM Corn Approved for Food and Feed Found Unsafe

A study comparing the effects of three GM maize varieties (NK 603, MON 810, MON 863), which are present in food and feed in many parts of the world found to have shown negative effects on major organs of rats fed with the GM maize. […]

Court Finds Bayer Liable for GM Rice Contamination

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$2 million verdict against Bayer CropScience
Joe Whittington And […]

GE Crops Have Increased Pesticide Use

"Impacts of Genetically Engineered Crops on Pesticide Use: The First Thirteen Years"

November 2009

Author(s): Charles Benbrook, […]

The Magnitude and Impacts of the Biotech and Organic Seed Price Premiums

The price of GE corn, soybean, and cotton seed has risen sharply in recent years. Seed expenditures per acre are now cutting into net farm income, and transferring earnings that used to stay on the farm to the seed industry. […]

Agriculture at a Crossroads

A report by Greenpeace highlights a selection of facts and recommendations from the IAASTD that are most compelling, urgent and useful to address the enormous tasks ahead. […]

High Lysine GM Maize Withdrawn After EU Raises Safety Issues

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Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety (INBI), New Zealand

Climate-friendly Organic Agriculture

Organic agriculture can face the challenge of adapting to climate change, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. […]

Fighting Hunger With Native Crops

A project in Peru shows that hunger and poverty can be overcome by tapping into local and traditional crops. […]

Farmers as Seed Breeders and Custodians

An Indian organic farmer and seed breeder argues that it is crucial for farmers to retain control over seeds, so as to restore agricultural biodiversity. […]