BEIJING, China (Reuters) — Chinese corn breeders are preparing to plant more than double the amount of genetically modified corn nexts year than in 2023, three industry sources said. Beijing is expected to tightly control the rollout of GMOs for a second year. GM corn will be allowed on around 1.66 million acres in eight […] Read more
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Canada will join GMO spat
(Reuters) — Canada said it will participate as a third party in the dispute settlement proceedings between the United States and Mexico regarding genetically modified corn in imported tortillas and dough, citing concerns about Mexico’s stance. The Aug. 25 decision follows Washington’s request for a dispute settlement panel through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which […] Read more
EU looks to loosen gene editing rules
BRUSSELS, Belgium (Reuters) — The European Commission proposed revising its rules on genetically modified organisms last week to loosen some restrictions for plants resulting from newer gene-editing technology. The European Union executive said the move would give farmers more resilient crops and reduce the use of chemical pesticides and offer consumers food with higher nutritional […] Read more
Europe may finally choose science over ideology
Europe has been tying the agricultural science community in knots for decades. Despite overwhelming evidence indicating the safety of genetic modification, the region continues to dig in its heels. Some European Union members have flirted over the years with approving the sale and/or cultivation of genetically modified crops, but the general message remains the same: […] Read more
Mexico’s GMO stance found alarming
There are lingering concerns about the country’s sudden shift away from three decades of science-based regulation
Canada is deeply concerned about Mexico’s recent departure from its longstanding approach to regulating genetically modified crops. “It was a global stalwart of science-based decision-making and it’s very disappointing to see them drifting away from that,” said Ian Affleck, vice-president of plant biotechnology with CropLife Canada. The slide began in 2018 with the election of […] Read more
Canada wants GMO talks with Mexico
OTTAWA (Reuters) — Canada has asked for formal trade consultations with Mexico over its restrictions on genetically modified agricultural imports under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Bloomberg News reported March 8, citing people familiar with the matter. Canada requested the talks on March 7, according to Bloomberg, a day after the U.S. requested formal trade consultations […] Read more
Little room for compromise in U.S.-Mexico corn dispute – USDA official
ARLINGTON, Va. (Reuters) – Mexico’s plan to limit imports of genetically modified corn is “not a situation that lends itself to a compromise,” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Thursday. The United States said earlier this month that it was “disappointed” in the Mexican government’s latest decree to ban the corn for human consumption. […] Read more
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
U.S. urged to fight Mexico’s looming GM corn ban
American producers want Washington to challenge the planned ban under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Reuters) — Farmers in the United States are urging their government to challenge a looming Mexican ban on genetically modified corn under a regional free trade agreement, warning of billions of dollars of economic damage to both countries. A late 2020 decree by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador would phase out […] Read more
China to allow gene-edited crops in push for food security
BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) – China has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants, paving the way for faster improvements to crops as it seeks to bolster its food security. Gene editing – or altering the genes of a plant to change or improve its performance – is viewed by some scientists as […] Read more
