Canada’s crop sector is pleased that China appears to be changing its stance on genetically modified crops. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that there has been a notable development in China’s annual policy guidelines for agriculture and rural development. “The central government’s emphasis on supporting seed development, including biotech seeds, is a new feature,” […] Read more
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Barley gene-edited for improved quality
Australian and Scottish researchers say modifying beta-glucan levels in barley may help contribute to lower cholesterol
A team of scientists has shown the potential to rapidly improve barley quality through the gene editing technique called CRISPR. Researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Research Institute, working with colleagues at the James Hutton Institute in Scotland, recently showed how the levels of beta-glucan, a source of fermentable dietary fibre that may contribute […] Read more
Scientist warns against completely abandoning genetic modification
Farmers and scientists may be tempted to throw transgenic crops in the trash. The technology, which has provided benefits to farmers, has been a public relations nightmare and provoked endless discussions about the safety of modern agriculture. However, before they throw the baby out with the bathwater, people in the agricultural industry need to remember […] Read more
China plans to issue biosafety certificates to domestic GM soybean, corn
BEIJING (Reuters) — China’s agriculture ministry said Dec. 30 it plans to issue biosafety certificates to a domestically grown, genetically modified (GM) soybean crop and two corn crops, in a move towards commercializing GM grain production in the world’s top market. China will grant the certificate to SHZD32-01 soybean developed by Shanghai Jiaotong University, provided […] Read more
French rapeseed farmers destroyed 18,000 hectares over GMO risk – Bayer
PARIS, (Reuters) – French farmers destroyed a total of 18,000 hectares of rapeseed, more than double the area initially expected, following the discovery of a non-authorised genetically modified organism (GMO) in seeds, German group Bayer said. Bayer announced in February that farmers in France and Germany were turning over thousands of hectares of rapeseed crops […] Read more
Canada makes strides on low level presence
Reaching a deal with importers could avoid costly market snags if traces of unapproved GM crops found in shipments
Canada is starting to gain some traction on getting importers to consider adopting low level presence policies. Agriculture Canada has developed a policy model that it is using to promote discussions with key trade partners on the issue. Low level presence (LLP) occurs when a small amount of genetically modified grain that has been approved […] Read more
