Does GM Cropping Reduce Food Security? It Certainly Doesn't Improve It.

Does GM Cropping Reduce Food Security? It Certainly Doesn't Improve It.

Monsanto’s multi- millionaire boss says GMOs are needed to feed poor people. Yet food security in the United States has decreased since the introduction of genetically engineered crops. The figures are even worse in Paraguay; but in Peru and Venezuela, where GMOs are banned, food security has significantly improved.
 
Environment Archive
USDA Flashes Some GM Balls

USDA Flashes Some GM Balls

In an unprecedented move the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), stood up to Monsanto and Dow Chemical and put the brakes on their latest GM and herbicide venture - for now.
 

Farming Archive
Non-GM 'Super Wheat' Could Improve Wheat Yields by 30%

Non-GM 'Super Wheat' Could Improve Wheat Yields by 30%

Scientists have developed a new strain of wheat by using a mix of novel non-GM methods and traditional plants. This approach promises to be faster and cheaper than GM - and isn't controlled by patents.
 

Government & Corporations Archive
Lie First and Lie Big? Has the Industry Manipulated Supermarkets Over Non-GM Soya?

Lie First and Lie Big? Has the Industry Manipulated Supermarkets Over Non-GM Soya?

The insistence of UK supermarkets on carrying non-GM fed livestock products has long been a problem for the GM industry, pro-GM agri-business and food system "experts". Last week supermarkets dropped these products saying that the non GM feed supply is drying up. It’s not, there is plenty of it. Have the supermarkets have been misled?
 

Food and Health Archive
Is GM Feed Damaging the Health of Animals?

Is GM Feed Damaging the Health of Animals?

Evidence is emerging that beneficial gut bacteria in animals is being suppressed by herbicides based on the chemical glyphosate. Crops like Soya and Maize, genetically engineered to tolerate these herbicides, are used widely in animal feed. The experience of farmers and new research are revealing questions about damage to livestock health.
 

Feeding the World Archive

SRI: Feeding the World Without GMOs

SRI: Feeding the World Without GMOs
Techniques of intensifying crop production using basic and sound husbandry have led to a dramatic increase in rice production. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) has increased yields by 50-100%, reduced seed use by 80-90% and irrigation by 25%-50%. These methods are now being tried with other crops with similar success.
 

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GM: Great Move or Great Mistake?

UK farmers are being asked to give their views on the use of GM technology. If you’re a farmer or connected with agriculture; please get involved. Industry magazine Farmers Weekly is running an online survey of farmers' views on the use of GM technology in UK agriculture
GM: Great Move or Great Mistake?
 

The March Against Monsanto

An international protest is planned for the 25th May against biotechnology company Monsanto.
Marches will take place on 6 continents and 36 countries.
The March Against Monsanto
 

Mothers Across America Fight For Independence From GMOs

On July the Fourth Americans celebrate Independence Day; one of the biggest national holidays of the year and it is celebrated in most towns with a parade. This year however, the parades will be invaded by mothers raising awareness about GMOs.
Mothers Across America Fight For Independence From GMOs
 

Why Genetically Engineered Hornless Cows? It's Patently Clear.

Again GM researchers are pushing an application of GMOs that seems to have little value. Why? It certainly isn't "health and safety".
Why Genetically Engineered Hornless Cows? It's Patently Clear.