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Mexico's GM maize a bad idea, say scientists
Scientists warn that Mexico is not prepared to protect its maize from transgenic varieties, and have called for trials to be blocked.
NEWS | 27 November 2009 | EN
Fall in rice strains highlights China's biodiversity gap
Despite progress in some areas, the dramatic decline in China's rice varieties exemplifies its general loss of biodiversity.
NEWS | 26 November 2009 | EN
Scientist in line for top US aid job
President Obama's nominee for the top job at USAID may use his background to redirect the aid focus onto agriculture.
NEWS | 26 November 2009 | EN
Saviour tree turns scourge in Kenya
Kenyan forestry specialists, acting on research by scientists, are trying to control a tree said to threaten up to 27 million hectares of land.
NEWS | 24 November 2009 | EN
South Asia News in brief: 12–25 November 2009
Bangladesh may have answer to arsenic problem, Nepalese poor to manage forests, Bhutan to open its first technology park, and more.
NEWS | 24 November 2009 | EN
Cassava sequence unravelled
The sequencing of the cassava genome may speed up the development of more nutritious and virus-resistant varieties of the crop.
NEWS | 23 November 2009 | EN
African policymakers urged to speed seed to farmers
Action is needed from policymakers to speed up the supply of improved seeds to West African farmers, researchers say.
NEWS | 23 November 2009 | EN
Don't ignore agriculture in climate talks, experts warn
Agriculture and how it can adapt to climate change should be given more attention at Copenhagen, a group of scientists has urged.
NEWS | 20 November 2009 | EN
Maize genome offers hope of improved varieties
The sequencing of the maize genome should boost efforts to find higher-yielding and climate change-proof varieties.
Sub-Saharan Africa News in brief: 4–18 November 2009
New programme to bolster Africa agriculture, malaria control method overlooked, traditional healers have key role in epilepsy, and more.
NEWS | 18 November 2009 | EN
Africa must act to tackle water crisis, says report
A report released at the 2nd Africa Water Week warns that climate change is putting the continent's water resources at risk.
NEWS | 17 November 2009 | EN
Himalayan glaciers 'not shrinking rapidly'
An Indian report rejects the consensus view that the Himalayan glaciers are shrinking rapidly — sparking controversy.
Cholera outbreaks depend on river flow, say scientists
The speed and volume of river flow shape the severity of cholera outbreaks, a Bangladeshi study has found.
NEWS | 13 November 2009 | EN
Food security in East Africa 'within reach'
East Africa must adopt alternative farming techniques to combat the crop losses projected for 2050, a study says.
NEWS | 13 November 2009 | EN
Agriculture fastest-growing research in China
China's agricultural science is expanding fast, and its 'world share' of research papers is rising too, says a report.
China's farming ambitions in Mozambique take shape
A farming research centre is set to open in Mozambique with funding, seeds and advice from China.
Africa facing climate data shortage
African countries lack data on the effect climate change will have on water supplies, scientists said at Africa Water Week.
NEWS | 11 November 2009 | EN
Grain of hope for Yangtze river climate impact
Food production in China's Yangtze River Basin faces a dire future but new growing techniques could compensate.
Jamaica to tackle species threatening biodiversity
Jamaica and four other Caribbean countries have been granted US$1.7 million to reduce the biodiversity threat of invasive alien species.
NEWS | 5 November 2009 | ES
GM potato gets roasting in South Africa
South African researchers have lodged an appeal against their government's rejection of a genetically modified potato.
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