Antibiotic-resistant GMO genes persist in sewage sludge, researchers find
Findings point to previously unknown way that bacteria may become resistant to life-saving antibiotics
2019
USAID to invest $70 million in new global agbiotech initiatives
Cornell University to collaborate in USAID's Feed the Future Innovation Lab
The EU dilemma with the GMO industry and independent risk research
There are no GMO research programs primarily prioritising the protection of health and the environment
Struggle to save heirloom rice in India
Long-forgotten varieties of the staple crop can survive flood, drought and other calamities. The challenge is bringing them back
Hawai‘i County: Pesticide ban advances to Council
Bill prohibits use of toxic pesticides on all Hawai‘i County roads, parks, waterways, drainage ways, trails, sidewalks, and bikeways
Let them eat GM cottonseed!
Potentially dangerous new GMO gains US FDA approval to be fed to humans and animals – poor and hungry targeted. Report: Claire Robinson
Flour power: Meet the bread heads baking a better loaf
The days of the mass-produced pappy white British supermarket loaf may be numbered. Meet the bread heads revolutionising the way we eat
Scientific study drawing attention to the risks of GM mosquitoes comes under attack
Why is an Oxitec-linked author leading an attack on her own paper? Report by Claire Robinson and Jonathan Matthews
First Australian farmer sues Monsanto, claiming Roundup caused his cancer
Case follows a 54-year-old Melbourne gardener launching legal action against the company in June
MEPs oppose EU Commission plans to authorise three herbicide-resistant GMOs
MEPs point to risk of higher pesticides levels and link between soy production and deforestation – as well as repeating criticism over authorisation process