Category: Agriculture
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Nigeria Becomes Second African Country to Approve Biotech Corn for Commercial Planting
In January 2024, Nigeria approved the commercial release of four TELA maize varieties, which have been genetically engineered for improved…
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France Agricultural Biotechnology Report
While France has no commercial production or field trials of genetically engineered (GE) crops, the French livestock industry depends on…
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Industrial cows generate methane, not grass cows (FREE)
Another fairy tale: cows generate methane. Well, grass cows don’t. It’s industrially bred cows that generate methane. This is a…
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Argentina Approves GM Yeasts to Improve Bioethanol Production
On January 5, 2024, The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy authorized for the first…
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German farmers protest is growing (FREE)
After the Belgian and the Dutch farmers protest, now comes the German farmers protest. Nobody noticed the Belgian farmers cos…
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Revolutionizing sugarcane breeding
The emerging role of genomics and high-throughput phenomics
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Idaho to replace bioplastics with natural fibers in Erosion and Sediment Control
ITD aims to reduce plastics in erosion and sediment control
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Soils are emitting instead of storing CO2
New research incorporating experimental data reveals that global soils are emitting instead of storing carbon dioxide emissions.
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China Agricultural Biotechnology Report
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to advance toward commercial cultivation of domestically developed genetically engineered (GE) corn and…
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China GMO update
On December 7, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the registration of 51 genetically engineered (GE)…
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EU Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
The EU’s intricate biotechnology policy hinders research and restricts innovative tools for farmers — When the US criticises Europe on…
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Canada Agricultural Biotechnology Annual report
In September 2023, the government of Canada published a draft guidance document for plant breeders and feed manufacturers that reinforces…
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Roundup & Glyphosate conspiracy theory (video) (FREE)
Here’s a conspiracy theory (video) about herbicide ‘Roundup’ and ‘Glyphosate’ circulating on social media. If this is true, then I…
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Bioplastics creates microplastics and contaminate farmlands (WUR study)
Compostable plastic is marketed as soil biodegradable plastics in the agricultural sector (mulch films). EU funds are allocated to develop…
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Interstellar Lab joins L’Oréal Green Sciences Incubator for biofarming innovations
Interstellar Lab, a biofarming startup, joins L’Oréal’s Green Sciences Incubator programme to explore the use of BioPod for sourcing sustainable…
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The pathology of hype, hyperbole and publication bias is creating an unwarranted concern towards biodegradable mulch films (FREE)
This is a FREE article.
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Alberta agency funds local research projects to advance farming techniques
Innovation funding supports strong agriculture, bioindustry sectors
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Yield10 Bioscience Announces Positive Results in the First Field Test of Stacked Herbicide Tolerance Traits in Camelina
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Positive Results in the First Field Test of Stacked Herbicide Tolerance Traits in Camelina, Supporting Large Acreage…
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PBAT and the Third Reich Connections (FREE)
PBAT is the mothership of all compostable plastics. Let’s have a closer look at PBAT. This is a FREE article
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World Agricultural Production Monthly Report
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. Sources include reporting from FAS’s worldwide offices, official…
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Updated Guide to New Phytosanitary Certificate Requirements of Japan
From August 5, 2023, Japan will begin to strictly require phytosanitary certificates (PC) for a broad range of previously exempted…
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Canada Consults on Pesticides Strategy
On June 20, 2023, the Government of Canada announced next steps in their sustainable approach to pesticides management.
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Indian palm oil may turn into fiasco
Two years in, the plan to expand domestic production is hindered by lack of mills and unsuitable climates.
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AI laser pesticide and herbicide. No chemicals!
I’m not really sure if this is progress because it kills everything on the surface.
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Development of Pineapple Stem Starch Composite as a Plastic-Sheet Substitute for Single-Use Applications
Plastic waste poses a significant challenge for the environment, particularly smaller plastic products that are often difficult to recycle or…
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AIMPLAS coordinates a new EU project to valorize slaughterhouse waste and paper and pulp sludge for agricultural and personal care applications
AIMPLAS, coordinates a new European project to valorize slaughterhouse waste (bellygrass or rumen content) and paper and pulp sludge, to…
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Biodegradable bags to revolutionise mushroom farming
University of Queensland researchers are working with industry to develop biodegradable ‘plastic’ bags for use in mushroom farming, which could…
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RGE Group Linked to Deforestation
Deforestation found in RGE supply chain as paper and palm oil giant linked to mega mill in Indonesia: NGO report
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Mexico Amends the National List of Permitted Substances for Organic Agriculture
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Aston University biofuel experts advise on how Ukraine can build back greener
Aston University biofuel experts provide advice on Ukraine’s recovery — I’m not sure if the timing is right for Ukraine…
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Canada: Updated guidance for seed regulations supportive of gene-edited products
On May 3, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agriculture, Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) published updated regulatory guidelines supporting…
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USDA Climate Hubs Go Global
For more than a decade, USDA’s Climate Hubs has been at the forefront of supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation…
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China Updates Rules for Review of Gene-Edited Plants for Agricultural Use
On April 28, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued Rules for Review of Gene-Edited Plants for…
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Mexico Amends the National List of Permitted Substances for Organic Agriculture
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Federal Registry published the amendments to Annex 1 of the National List of Permitted…
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Ukraine agricultural report 2022
By early April 2023, many Ukrainian official agencies and private companies published their end-of-the-year results.
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Agriplastics Reports by the Environmental Investigation Agency
The use of plastics in agriculture (commonly known as ‘agriplastics’) only accounts for 3.5 per cent of annual global plastic…
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Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change
At least 1.25 million poor farmers and 5 million indirect beneficiaries will benefit from Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change…
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Canada opens Applications for funding programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
On March 6, 2023, the federal government opened applications for six programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Canada’s…
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Costa Rica Unveils Domestic Ag Policy Focused on Technology
The Chaves Government introduced a 10-year national agricultural strategy targeting improved export competitiveness through more efficient institutions and the adoption…
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Bioenergy’s Role in Soil Carbon Storage Workshop Summary Report
The Bioenergy Technologies Office hosted the Bioenergy’s Role in Soil Carbon Storage Workshop in March 2022, which covered the topic…
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Yield10 Bioscience Advancements on Herbicide Tolerant Camelina
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Key Advancements in the Development of Herbicide Tolerant Camelina Supporting Large Acreage Production of Low-carbon Intensity Feedstock…
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How Microplastics are Infiltrating the Food You Eat
Plastic pollution is one of the defining legacies of our modern way of life, but it is now so widespread…
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Water Mafia and Government Partner in Bangladesh
‘Water lords’ extort drought-stricken farmers in Bangladesh — water mafia and Bangladesh government work hand in hand to exploit little…
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Turning Plastic Waste into a Valuable Soil Additive
UCR method creates useful char from plastic and corn waste
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Nitrogen Crisis in the Netherlands
The world’s second largest exporter of agri-food products is going through multiple crises that are calling into question its successful…
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Repsol and Asaja Partner on Agricultural Waste
Repsol joins forces with ASAJA to transform agricultural and livestock waste
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Hong Kong Agricultural Biotechnology Report
In the past year, Hong Kong did not have any policy changes to regulations pertaining to genetically engineered (GE) products,…
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USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities (FREE)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct…
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EU Agri Biotech Report
The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access…
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Sugar World Markets and Trade Biannual Report
This biannual report, published in May and November, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as…
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Netherlands Agricultural Biotechnology Report 2022
This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade, and policies.
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Yield10 Bioscience Begins Winter 2022/2023 Field Test and Seed Production Program
Yield10 Bioscience, an agricultural bioscience company, today announced that the Company has begun its winter 2022/2023 field test and seed…
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Belgian GMO Report
Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
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Colorado Invests in Vertical Farming and Hemp Bioplastics
State approves incentives for hemp bioplastics, vertical-farm equipment firms in NoCo — Is vertical farming the solution to deal with…
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Improved Itaconic Acid Production Using Synthetic Biology
Itaconic acid is used as a raw material for manufacturing cosmetics and antibacterial agents, as well as various plastics including…
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New Bioplastics Degrades at 25°C
South Korean researchers have developed a biodegradable plastics that can degrade at 25 ° Celsius.
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NL Nitrogen Report
Nitrogen Report Delivered to the Dutch Government
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European Commission on the Sustainability Gap of Biomass
How the EU commission intends to solve the sustainability gap of EU biomass for industrial use — The EU commission…
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WSU to Research Biodegradable and Recyclable Agricultural Mulch Films
New grant aims to reduce plastic taken from fields to landfills
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Global Biodegradable Mulch Film Market
The estimation is for 2026; I thought it was “currently” at least 3 times higher.
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EU Sugar Report 2022
EU Sugar Semi-annual report
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FAS China FY 22 Climate Outreach Initiative
To promote a greater dialogue with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on issues related to climate, the FAS offices…
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Sugar Reports: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines, South Africa
Sugar Semi Annual reports for Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines and South Africa
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New NL Agriculture Minister
On October 3, 2022, the Dutch government announced Mr. Piet Adema has been named the new Dutch Minister of Agriculture,…
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CovationBio and Primient Covation Partner on Sustainable Corn
Partnership will implement and track sustainable agriculture practices with U.S. Midwestern corn growers
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University of Connecticut on Bioplastic Mulch Films
UConn is working with growers in the state to find alternatives to plastic mulch without eliminating the benefits it brings
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USDA Funds Climate Smart Agriculture Projects
USDA Funds Six International Research Projects on Climate-Smart Agriculture
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World Agricultural Production Report September 2022
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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NL Minister of Agriculture Resigns over Fertilizers
On September 5, 2022, the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality, Henk Staghouwer, resigned over manure and nitrogen…
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New Technology to Grow Plants Quickly without Soil
An innovative, space-saving technology to develop fast-growing plants without soil could revolutionise the UK’s bioenergy market, according to researchers from…
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The New EU Common Agricultural Policy
Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027: the Commission approves the first CAP strategic plans — The EU CAP has been one of…
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Ethanol Increases Crop Production During Drought
Pretreating soil with ethanol protects plants from drought — Maybe it increases production yield, but is it really good for…
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New Vegan Biomaterials to Replace Pesticides
New vegan-based biomaterials could be used instead of chemical products and pesticides to help farmers manage their crops in a…
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World Agricultural Production, Supply Demand and Estimates
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide. USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE)…
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The Inconvenient Truth About Biobased Plastics and Fuels (FREE)
There’s an inconvenient truth about bio-based plastics and fuels … This is a FREE article.
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China Soil Survey
After rapid development and intensive farming, China is finally carrying out a new soil survey to help with its food…
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Canada Invests $1.8 million in Green Economy
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced today an investment of over $1.8 million under the…
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Can Food Crops Grow in the Dark?
Experiments suggest that it might become possible to nourish plants without photosynthesis—a tool that could one day help feed astronauts…
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Future Canada Agricultural Policy Framework
Climate and Sustainability Part of Canada’s Next Agriculture Policy Framework
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New US Lobby Group Called Ag Bioeconomy Coalition
The Ag Bioeconomy Coalition brings together leading industry associations to advance federal policy initiatives that foster growth in the agriculture…
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ENI Builds First Agri Hub in Kenya
Eni launches the first production of vegetable oil for biorefining in Kenya
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Replacing Plastics with Silk in Agriculture, Paints and Cosmetics
Researchers have developed a biodegradable system based on silk to replace microplastics added to agricultural products, paints, and cosmetics.
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Brazil Legislation for Biopesticides
This report highlights the Brazilian biopesticides market and the current developments in the Brazilian legislation for biopesticides.
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New EU Pesticides Proposal
New EU Rules Propose to Halve Pesticide Use and Risk in the EU
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New Zealand Sets Out Plans for Agricultural Emissions Pricing
Recently, the New Zealand Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership – He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) – delivered their recommendations on…
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Bioplastic Film Released at Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Biodegradable film developed to replace SUP
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Global Fertilizers Inflation Report
Impacts and Repercussions of Price Increases on the Global Fertilizer Market
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EU Nature Restoration
Green Deal: pioneering proposals to restore Europe’s nature by 2050 and halve pesticide use by 2030 — Beware of EU’s…
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Flowers and Tobacco Could be Grown on Polluted Soils
Polluted land can be planted with flowers and tobacco
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ANL on Maximising Crop Yield and Reducing Environmental Impact
Can farms produce to the max and still reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Argonne National Laboratory Is Helping Farmers Maximize Crop…
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NL Nitrogen GHG Emission Plan
Netherlands: Government Presents National Program to Reduce Nitrogen Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rural Areas
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Can Urine Replace Chemical Fertilizers?
A researcher said urine is a nutrient-rich alternative and less polluting than synthetic fertilizers.
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Pakistan Goes Vermicomposting
Growers advised to focus on vermicomposting for organic farming
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EU Authorises GMO Soy and Corn
On May 19, 2022, the European Commission (EC) approved two genetically engineered (GE) crops (1 soybean and 1 corn/maize) for…
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TU Dresden Research on Biosynthesis of Cyanobacterin
Biosynthesis Of Cyanobacterin Opens Up New Class Of Natural Compounds For Applications In Medicine And Agriculture
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Debunking Bioplastics
The environmental impact of consumer items is complicated and the prefix “bio” does not necessarily mean better.
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India Restricts Sugar Exports
India’s Government Restricts Sugar Exports
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World Sugar Report
This biannual report, published in May and November, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as…
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European Farmlands Are Largest Reservoir of Microplastics
Plastic pollution: European farmland could be largest global reservoir of microplastics
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Mexico Policy to Combat Food Price Inflation
Some measures relate to corn, one of the most important feedstock for biobased plastics.
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