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Agriculture & Environment: GM crops

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The value of genetically modified (GM) crops to developing countries is hotly contested. While some say GM technology could help secure food supplies, others argue that its full environmental impacts are still unknown.

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Opinions and Analysis

GM crops: still not a panacea for poor farmers

GM crops have been hailed as a 'pro-poor' technology, but the reality is much more complicated, says technology researcher Dominic Glover.

9 February 2010 | EN

Wide-ranging global strategy key to food security

A comprehensive and interconnected global strategy is needed to ensure sustainable food security, say H. Charles J. Godfray and colleagues.

2 February 2010 | EN | 中文
Source: Science

Policy Briefs

The case for joint action on biotechnology in Africa

What are the main issues that African nations face in forthcoming negotiations on biotechnology and biosafety?

4 June 2007 | EN
Source: The International Institute for Sustainable Development

Could genetically modified foods be a new source of allergens?

The allergy issue has raised many concerns about GM food, which have important implications. This policy brief by Clare Mills attempts to put concerns into perspective.

1 March 2005 | EN | 中文


News and Features

Brinjal India says no — for now — to first GM vegetable

India has banned the planting of genetically modified eggplant (Bt brinjal) until it is accepted as safe by both scientists and the public.

9 February 2010 | EN

Flickr/Robert Thomson China signals major shift into GM crops

China plans to start farming genetically modified crops on an industrial scale, according to its first policy missive of 2010.

8 February 2010 | EN | 中文