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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

Investigación en biocombustibles Bioeconomy’s role in the developing world is at a crossroads

Bioeconomy opens up development opportunities for Latin America, but it also involves several risks, says Federico Vasen.

7 May 2013 | ES

Africa Analysis: Kenya sending the wrong message about GM foods

Kenya has bypassed its own biosafety watchdog in banning GM foods, which will stifle balanced debate of GM in Africa, says Linda Nordling.

7 December 2012 | EN

Gaps in India’s implementation of biodiversity law

7 October 2012 | EN
Source: Economic and Political Weekly

Policy Briefs

GM rice plants Overcoming obstacles to GM crop adoption

Careful assessment and policies on genetically modified crops could contribute to agricultural development and food security.

21 June 2012 | EN
Source: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)

Improving biosafety regulations for poor farmers

Reforming biosafety regulations can provide poor farmers with better access to genetically modified crops.

23 February 2010 | EN
Source: International Food Policy Research Institute


News and Features

Give young people the tools to solve hunger, says expert

Development expert Calestous Juma says research connections and local infrastructure can guide young people towards agricultural innovation.

12 June 2013 | EN

Producción de mosquitos GM en Moscamed, Brasil Brazil: GM strains ‘reduce dengue mosquito population’

The release of GM strains of Aedes aegypti in a Brazilian village reduced numbers of the mosquito by 96 per cent, claim the company in charge.

12 June 2013 | ES