Glacier FarmMedia – Glacier FarmMedia’s John Greig is at the World Seed Congress in the Netherlands. Watch for his daily updates here and further coverage in Glacier FarmMedia’s publications and websites. The World Seed Congress is on in Rotterdam, Netherlands with a discussion of the major issues facing the seed and crops sector. Related story from this event: VIDEO: […] Read more
Tag Archives Genetically modified crops
China hopes GM crops will increase grain self-sufficiency
China’s government approved genetically modified wheat and corn varieties for domestic cultivation last week, marking a step forward in becoming a global advocate for crop genetic modification. In only a few years China shifted from a cautious approach to GMOs to solid support, with potential implications for the country’s self-sufficiency and for global attitudes about […] Read more
Farm economic aspect often ignored
The term “environmental sustainability” frequently lacks definition, though it is widely used by governments, media, retailers and environmental non-governmental organizations. We use the term in our research, where we demonstrate with evidence how environmental sustainability has changed, for better or worse. However, the term has been over-used and often lacks meaning or value. The term […] Read more
China says GM soy, corn trials show ‘outstanding’ results
The country has not yet approved commercial planting of GM corn and soybeans, but has been studying them for years
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China’s farm ministry on Aug. 24 said large trials of genetically modified corn and soybeans showed “outstanding” results and that the technology was safe and essential. China has not yet approved commercial planting of GM corn and soybeans, but has been studying the crops for years, and this year significantly expanded […] Read more
Science takes a backseat in Canada
Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announced on May 3 that Canada will exempt gene-edited plants from regulation and mandatory public notification unless they contain foreign DNA or if they are herbicide tolerant. For all other changes in a gene-edited plant, the company decides if its product might cause environmental harm and thus should be assessed […] Read more
Ag biotech helps with climate change
The integration of modern seed genetics, inputs and technologies highlights how food production is a highly technical system, requiring all three to be efficient and cost-effective.
European probe discovers massive honey fraud
Commission says 46 percent of imports are fraudulent; potential crackdown may be opportunity for Canadian beekeepers
In a report called Food Fraud: How Genuine is Your Honey, the commission said fake honey is a tempting market because of the price gap between sugar syrup and authentic honey.
U.S. threatens legal steps over Mexico’s planned GMO corn ban
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The United States on Monday threatened legal action against Mexico’s plan to ban imports of genetically modified corn in 2024, saying it would cause huge economic losses and significantly impact bilateral trade. The countries are already in dispute resolution talks over Mexican energy policies, which the United States argues violates the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) […] Read more
Glyphosate, GM crops help sequester carbon: research
University of Saskatchewan research has concluded that genetically modified canola and the use of glyphosate have increased carbon sequestration in the soil and reduced CO2 emissions from Canadian farmland. “There is a complementary relationship between the adoption of herbicide-tolerant (HT) canola and conservation tillage, resulting in corresponding changes in GHG emissions,” says a paper published […] Read more
Logistical bottlenecks seen limiting India’s soymeal imports: trade
MUMBAI, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Indian traders are scrambling to secure prompt shipments of soymeal after New Delhi relaxed rules to allow the import of 1.2 million tonnes of the animal feed, but logistical bottlenecks could limit volumes to less than 400,000 tonnes, industry officials told Reuters. New Delhi on Tuesday allowed imports of genetically […] Read more
