Transgenic Lines Proven Unstable

The insert in every commercially approved GM line has undergone rearrangement. The cauliflower mosaic virus promoter plays a major role. This should be the final nail in the coffin for GM crops, says Dr. Mae-Wan Ho. […]

No genetically contaminated seeds: Austrian Regulation leads EU way

This is an account of how Austria’s “zero-tolerance” policy of seed purity came about and how its success could make it an example to be followed by the rest of Europe. […]

Why Biotech Patents Are Patently Absurd – Scientific Briefing on TRIPs and Related Issues

The patenting of life-forms and living processes is covered under WTO’s Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights. This scientific briefing explains why such patents should be revoked and banned. […]

Questions over Monsanto vs Schmeiser’s Ruling

Questions over Schmeiser’s Ruling By Lim Li Ching Schmeiser vs Monsanto The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the lower courts’ rulings that Percy Schmeiser infringed Monsanto’s patent on the transgene that confers resistanc […]

GM Cotton Set to Invade West Africa

GM cotton is about to be introduced into West Africa. However, the report finds that Bt cotton will not significantly reduce pesticide use nor provide any economic advantages to farmers in the region. […]

Bt Cotton and Small-scale Farmers in Makhathini – A Story of Debt, Dependency, and Dicey Economics

This is a story about the experiences of the farmers of Makhathini in South Africa with Bt cotton. It is also a story about dependency and indebtedness. […]

Norwegian Government’s Submission to the WTO – Executive Summary

European Communities – Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products (DS291, DS292, DS293) Executive Summary by Norway Geneva 03 June 2004 1. INTRODUCTION 1. While […]

Norwegian Government’s Submission to the WTO

Trilateral Agreement a Pre-emptive Strike by Exporting Countries

Lim Li Lin and Lim Li Ching assess the Trilateral Agreement between the US, Canada and Mexico on documentation requirements for living modified organisms for food, feed or processing. […]

Trilateral Agreement a Pre-emptive Strike by Exporting Countries

Lim Li Lin and Lim Li Ching assess the Trilateral Agreement between the US, Canada and Mexico on documentation requirements for living modified organisms for food, feed or processing. […]