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Analysis: USDA’s final biotech rule explained
The long-awaited updates from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to its genetically engineered (GE) organism regulation have been issued. This final rule completed a more than 10-year process started back in 2008 to revise regulations promulgated in 1987. This article discusses these new regulations and some of…
Chile advances in breeding gene-edited crops that weather climate change
After playing a key role in global genetically modified (GM) seed production for two decades, Chile is now leading the way in publicly developed gene-edited crops that address climate change impacts on local agriculture. The trend was documented in a peer-review study published in the British magazine GM Crops…
Gene editing will revolutionize crop breeding in Africa, new paper predicts
Genome editing technology has the potential to revolutionize crop development on the African continent, especially in sub-Sahara Africa, according to a new scientific paper. The paper, published in the Frontiers in Plant Science Journal by John Komen and five other scientists working in Africa, noted that CRISPR-Cas9 is…
Norwegians see advantages to gene editing food
Norwegian consumers are receptive to using gene editing tools in agriculture if they bring social, economic and environmental benefits, a new study shows. The findings offer yet another indication that European consumers’ opinions about genetic engineering are more fluid than has been generally perceived. In a…
Cornell researchers find safer approach to gene drives
Researchers at Cornell University have developed what they hope will be a safer approach to gene drives, according to a paper published last week in the journal Nature Communications. Gene drives can potentially change the genetics of entire species by using the gene editing technology CRISPR-Cas9 to override conventional…
Agricultural innovation key to food security
Photo: Farmer Milon Mia discusses the benefits of growing genetically modified Bt brinjal. In a bid to expand awareness about the role of agricultural innovations in achieving food security, Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB) hosted a recent training program for scientists and others at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in…
Millennials turn to tech to solve African farming challenges
For generations our farmers were told that they will be the next richest people of the world, due to a growing population sure to become the best and biggest market block that ever existed. With more than 70 percent of our continent practicing agriculture, our African pride and education prepared…
‘Modified’ celebrates innovation in food
The Cornell Alliance for Science today launched “Modified,” a hip food cart that celebrates the innovative use of technology in food. With its colorful “mod” paint job, the eye-catching cart is intended to engage eaters in conversations about genetically modified food, said Sarah Evanega, executive director of the Alliance. “As…
Plant breeding innovations required to weather climate change, report says
The world needs plant breeding innovations to effectively address challenges associated with climate change and a growing population, a new report says. More resource-efficient farming systems are needed to feed the world as the population increases, and plant breeding innovations can make agricultural production more efficient, according to the…