Influence of GM Soya on Reproductive Functions of Rats

This study examines the influence of a diet containing GM soy with the gene EPSPS CP4 (RR, line 40.3.2) on the physiological state and reproductive functions of Wistar rats. […]

Africa is Heading for an Ecological Disaster

The green and gene revolutions are threatening the richness of traditional agriculture […]

Small farms and agroecology are the future of agriculture

The author proposes food sovereignty and ecologically integrated production systems to be key concepts in dealing with the pressing issues facing the agricultural sector, […]

Patents, Climate Change and African Agriculture

This report exposes the patents and players involved in appropriating key African food crops to produce GM climate crops. […]

GE is not an Alternative to Sustainable Agriculture to Feed the World

This is a collection of various developing countries’ experiences looking at whether or not genetic engineering is necessary in agriculture to fight poverty and hunger. […]

GMO Assessment – Sustainable Development and Societal Utility

Summary

The report assesses how applications for marketing of GMOs fulfil the criteria of sustainable developme […]

Trend in Biotechnology, Seed and Agrochemicals Industries

Executive Summary

Global context

The commercial introduction of agro-biotechnology demands that corporations have three ass […]

Benefits of organic rice production

Research conducted by the University of Philippines Los Banos, provides evidence that sustainable organic practices are feasible and will benefit small farmers. […]

GMO Assessment in Norway as Compared to EU Procedures: Societal Utility and Sustainable Development

The study assesses how and to what extent marketing applications for GMOs fulfil the criteria of sustainable development and societal utility in the Norwegian Gene Technology Act. […]

New Multi-Trait GE Corn Raises Concerns

Monsanto, Dow stack up the genes

By Stephen Leahy

Inter Press Service,