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1 day ago · Food and farming Q&A: The evolving debate about using genetically modified crops in a warming world. Crops that have been “altered” by scientists in a laboratory can be found growing on millions of hectares of farmland around the world. These “genetically modified organisms” (GMOs) are planted extensively across swathes of North and ...
1 day ago · Biotech companies employ various techniques to modify plant genetics, including gene splicing and CRISPR-Cas9. Although various food and health authorities consider them safe, GMOs, like genetically modified foods, may not be completely safe, as they are associated with health risks like allergic reactions, antibiotic resistance, and toxicity.
1 day ago · Israeli agrifood startup PoLoPo announces it has initiated the regulatory approval process to grow egg proteins in genetically modified potatoes in the USA.. PoLoPo explains that it has applied for a Regulatory Status Review (RSR) to the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to review its molecular farming platform called Super AA.
5 days ago · Tomatoes. Photo credit: Canva Pro. The first genetically modified food ever sold was the Flavr Savr tomato, designed to have a longer shelf life. Though it’s not on the market anymore, other GMO tomatoes are still around.
2 days ago · The Philippines Department of Agriculture has a vision: to become the first country to allow the commercial production of golden rice, a 20-year-old genetically modified crop that could prevent ...
3 days ago · Table of Contents. Myth #1: Organic Farms Are Always Free from Synthetic Chemicals. Myth #2: Organic Food Is Always Healthier. Myth #3: Organic Farming Is Always More Expensive. Myth #4: Organic Food Is Always Safe. Myth #5: Organic Farms Always Use Natural Pest Control Methods. Myth #6: Organic Food Is Always Locally Produced.
2 days ago · Adelaide is set to host the 12th World Potato Congress from June 23-26, 2024. This global event will bring together farmers, researchers, and industry leaders. With the theme ‘Old World Meets New’, participants will discuss and address the myriad challenges and opportunities facing the potato industry. As the world grapples with climate change and its […]
