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2013-12-04 |

Sudan Breaks World's Record of Genetically-modified Cotton

Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Abdul Halim Al Mutaafi, said a new day in the history of cotton production in Sudan has begun. Farmers have produced 15 Qintar (15000 pounds) an acre during the first harvesting stage, he said. This is the world's highest production of genetically-modified cotton, he added, and expected the production to shoot up from 100,000 to 400,000 bales.

2013-12-04 |

Monsanto goes on the offensive

Monsanto Co., which for years has chosen not to take on critics of its genetically modified seeds and of biotech in general, is making moves to improve its image.

2013-12-04 |

China rejects shipment of U.S. genetically modified corn

China recently rejected a 60,000-ton shipment of American corn because it included unapproved genetically modified grain, the country’s food-quality watchdog said.

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