Labeling of genetically modified organisms in food has been debated for decades now. Whether the labels should be mandatory, voluntary, or third-party based like Kosher has been widely disputed. For a long time we've all discussed what would happen if/when…
Read More Six real consequences of GMO labeling – you may be shocked by #5!
Written by Caroline Coatney Russia has said a loud and resounding no to GMOs this spring. The country banned the import of GMO food and food products a few months ago. It has also postponed Decree 839 from coming into…
Read More Why does Russia Plan to Stop GMO Cultivation and Imports?
Today, the UK Environmental Secretary, Owen Paterson, delivered a speech about genetically engineered crops at the Rothamsted Research station near St. Albans. He called for a new approach to considering GM crops, which he said could help farming become more…
Read More Paterson Speech: UK must lead the World in GM crops
Written by Steve Savage Some of the world's best coffee comes from the tropical highlands of Central and South America. Recently these regions have experienced heavier rainfall. This is probably due to climate change, but in any case it fosters…
Readers, I have some great news! I have just heard back from the two opposing campaigns for and against proposition 37, and they have agreed to do phone interviews for the Biofortified Blog. With a little more than a week…
A wonderful colorful and readable booklet about the success of Bt cotton in India has been made available from the ISAAA website for India.A sample table from this booklet tells the story of the massive expansion of cotton output over…
Read More The real success story of GM cotton and edible cotton oil in India 2002-2011
Farmers sore over low supply of Bt cotton seeds BS Reporter / Chennai/ Mysore May 03, 2011, 0:28 ISTOver 10,000 farmers from villages around Mysore had gathered on the busy Jaganmohan Palace Road and the Ramavilasa Road to get their…
An electronic review that contains high quality information about the economics of GM crops, including economics in developing countries, has become available with free access at Annual Reviews website. The pdf can be currently be downloaded (perhaps only for a limited…
Read More Free download: Expert review on economics of GM crops
Going up: food prices set to soar by Richard Webb. The Sunday Age, Melbourne. April 3, 2011 "Higher world prices for commodities such as wheat and sugar will place pressure on related food prices", says the Reserve Bank of Australia. With global…
Read More Food price rises finally hit home in mainstream media
The Future of Food and Farming: Challenges and choices for global sustainabilityUK Government Office for Science 2011Executive SummaryFrom the IntroductionProject aim: to explore the pressures on the global food system between now and 2050 and identify the decisions that policy makers…
Read More The Future of Food and Farming Priority 6: Promote sustainable intensification.
