There has been strong opposition to Dow AgroScience’s application for approval of its “Enlist Duo” GE crops made resistant to 2,4-D and glyphosate. […]
This paper identifies injustice as the main cause of hunger and makes recommendations on how to address power inequalities in order to bring about a just and sustainable global food system, including opting for agroecological methods of production. […]
A particularly robust herbicide-resistant weed called Palmer amaranth which has wreaked havoc on cotton farms in southern USA is spreading throughout the Midwest, threatening farm economies. […]
September 11th, 2014 | Category: Traits in Agriculture
A Mexican court has upheld an injunction against the further testing or commercialization of GM maize in the country, on the grounds of risk of imminent harm to the environment. […]
Monsanto Meets its Match in the Birthplace of Maize
This paper provides policy recommendations on mainstreaming agroecology, given the growing evidence of its contribution towards sustainable livelihoods, food sovereignty and climate resilience. […]
A ground-breaking study has found overwhelming evidence that organic food has more nutritional benefits than non-organic food. […]