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2014-04-16 | permalink
USA: President Obama provides clear endorsement of agricultural biotechnology
The dedication of Dr. Norman Borlaug's statue in the U.S. Capitol last month brought together an amazing array of Democrats and Republicans, united in highlighting his accomplishments in feeding the world. The event also prompted the president of the United States to give his clearest endorsement to date of the important role biotechnology plays in agriculture.
AgriPulse: USA: President Obama provides clear endorsement of agricultural biotechnology2014-04-16 | permalink
French parliament bans cultivation of GM maize
France's lower house of parliament adopted a law on Tuesday prohibiting the cultivation of any variety of genetically modified maize, saying it posed a risk to the environment.
2014-04-16 | permalink
Russia Could Ban Import of Untested GMOs
The import of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into Russia could be prohibited should such products fail to pass inspections, according to a draft law published on the Russian government’s legal web portal.
2014-04-15 | permalink
New Zealand: Greens attack AgResearch GE spend
The Green Party is criticising AgResearch for what it says is its un-natural level of spending on genetic engineering experiments on livestock and forage crops.
2014-04-15 | permalink
Germany: Market Realities Showcased by Turn to GM Soybean Meal
The availability of, and preference for, non-genetically modified (non-GM) soybeans as an animal feed is again being debated in Germany.
