
Tag Archives genetically modified crops

The next frontier of plant breeding
Advocates say game-changing genome editing is completely different from genetic engineering — but will the public agree?

Encouraging seed diversity is essential for the future
We should mourn the loss of diversity in older crop varieties and the concentration of seed ownership

Farming is not a one-size-fits-all business
There is room for organic, conventional, and GM technology because each of them offers different benefits

Counties say GM alfalfa not wanted here
Councillors and forage industry members concerned about potential loss of markets if GM alfalfa allowed in Alberta

GM alfalfa may already be in Alberta
Accidental contamination of foundation seed heightens fears that forage and hay markets worth hundreds of millions are in peril

These aren’t your grandmother’s GMOs
FarmTech: Scientists used to use a scattergun approach to genetically modify plants, but modern methods are extremely precise, says professor

France bolsters ban on genetically modified crops

Ethicist says consumers have a right to labelling of GM foods
Despite scientific consensus that genetically modified foods are safe, consumers are understandably concerned
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