Category: GMO
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Putin’s position on GMOs
Here’s a short video from instagram regarding Vladimir Putin’s position on GMOs.
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Bill Gates and EU partner to harm Africans with GMOs (Documentary)
Bill Gates has been bribing African governments to develop and test GMOs in Africa with the support of the EU 😂😂😂 … the Horizon program … again?
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China: New and Renewed Biosafety Certificates Issued
On October 11, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the issuance of new and renewed biosafety certificates for genetically engineered (GE) events. The announcement includes three renewed biosafety certificates issued for GE crops approved for import as processing materials, one renewed and one new biosafety certificates issued for GE crops approved…
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The evolving debate about using GMO crops in a warming world
The evolving debate about using GMO crops in a warming world — The bioplastic industry was built on unfair commercial practices. A combination of aggressive lobbying, misappropriation of EU funds and ostracising the competition and independent media. To undo the bad karma, we must go back to the bioplastic birthplace and undo the evil in…
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Fine-tuning leaf angle with CRISPR improves sugarcane yield
Fine-tuning leaf angle with CRISPR improves sugarcane yield
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China: New Genetically Modified Corn and Soybean Variety Registration List Published
On March 19, 2024, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National Crop Variety Registration Committee (CNCVRC) published a second variety registration list for genetically modified (GM) corn and soybeans.
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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 insect-resistance and drought-tolerance.
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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 time the commercialization of four genetically modified (GM) yeasts to enhance bioethanol production through grain fermentation.
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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) corn and soy varieties, including 37 GE corn varieties and 14 GE soybean varieties.
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Consumers prefer food packaging derived from genetically modified plants
Environmentally-friendly GMO bioplastics favored by consumers despite prevailing negative sentiment on GMO foods
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Scientists use CRISPR to make wood fiber production more sustainable
Paper, an everyday item, comes at a significant environmental cost. Its production involves the breakdown of cellulose fibers in trees using chemicals that generate chemical waste and greenhouse gases.
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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 the introduction of gene-edited seeds into the Canadian market.
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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 Agricultural Use (Trial), which clarifies the classification criteria and requirements for evaluating gene-edited plants.
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Inscripta Buys Infinome Biosciences and Sestina Bio
Inscripta® Acquires Infinome Biosciences And Sestina Bio To Advance Sustainable Biomanufacturing
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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, while monitoring the development of synthetic biology.
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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 to innovative tools for EU farmers.
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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 food and animal feed — It’s always bad news when human try to play god. GMOs aren’t more resistant than normal crops; It’s just patenting of genes and genome.
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Philippines Streamlines Biotech Regulations
Philippines Streamlines Biotechnology Regulations with Revised Joint Department Circular
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EU Biotech and New Production Technologies Report
European Union: Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Annual
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China and GMO Update
China: Agriculture GMOs Safety Assessment Administrative Measures Notified to the WTO
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Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka
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China Consultation on GMO
China: MARA Solicits Comments on Revisions to the Administrative Measures for the Safety Assessment of Agricultural GMOs
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EU GMO Roadmap
On September 24, 2021, the European Commission published its roadmap to develop a legislative initiative for plants produced by certain genome editing techniques.
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Yield10 Begins Field Test and Seed Scale Up 2021
Yield10 Bioscience Begins 2021 Field Test and Seed Scale Up Program
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Japan GMO Policy Update
This report reflects updates made by the Government of Japan to its guidelines for handling food and agricultural products derived from genome editing technology
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Calyxt Transforms Hemp Genome
New Hemp Transformation Technology Unlocks Capabilities to Selectively Breed and Deliver Improvements in Hemp Traits for Key Markets Including Protein, Fiber, Advanced Materials and Wellness
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Yield10 Bioscience Achieves PHA Proof of Concept
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Achievement of Proof-of-Concept Milestone for Producing PHA Bioplastic in Field Grown Camelina Plants
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Yield10 Bioscience Starts Winter Camelina Field Tests
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Start of Field Tests of Winter Camelina Varieties









