The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on 18th November 2022, notified the Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) (Draft) Regulations, 2022. This regulation shall apply to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) intended for food use, Food ingredients produced from GMOs that contain modified DNA and Food ingredients produced …
EU member states can adopt their own positions on whether to allow GM crops Stormont's environment minister has banned the growing of genetically modified (GM) crops in Northern Ireland. Mark H Durkan said he was "unconvinced of the advantages", and his decision would hold for the "foreseeable future". The European …
In the realm of avian research, the chicks with the glow-in-the-dark beaks and feet might one day rock the poultry world. British scientists say they have genetically modified chickens in a bid to block bird flu and that early experiments show promise for fighting off the disease that has devastated …
Farmers in Makueni last week got a chance to ask questions and voice their concerns on genetically modified maize that could be released to farmers in one or two years time if approved. This follows an application for the approval of GMO maize by the Kenya Agricultural Research and Livestock …
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has stepped up checks at the country’s entry points to stop the illegal entry of Genetically Modified Foods (GM Food). This follows concerns GM foods including rice and soya oil are being imported into the country without approval. Some GM foods produced in America are …
An organic farmer from Western Australia who took on his GM canola-cultivating neighbour on contamination claims has failed in his bid to appeal against a large legal costs bill. GM crop farmer told to reveal if he was backed by Monsanto in legal battle Read more Kojonup farmer Steve Marsh …
The government may not be pushing hard for field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops due to pressure from an RSSlinked group, but the Centre's premier agriculture research body has emphasized the importance of genetically engineered crops in bridging the demand and supply gap for foodgrains in future. The view …
Monsanto said it would abide by Latvia's and Greece's requests under a new EU opt-out law to be excluded from its application to grow a genetically modified (GM) crop across the European Union, but accused them of ignoring science. Under a law signed in March individual countries can seek exclusion …
Germany has reportedly begun taking steps towards banning the use of all genetically modified crops. New rules will allow individual member states to block farmers from using GM organisms, even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland became the first country to opt out of bloc-wide …
A food safety advocacy group sued an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday, saying it illegally withheld public information on genetically engineered crops. The lawsuit, brought by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) against the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), claims the regulator has …
Germany has initiated a move to stop the growing of genetically modified crops under new European Union rules, documents seen by Reuters showed on Monday. German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt has informed German state governments of his intention to tell the EU that Germany will make use of new "opt-out" …
Farmers in North Rift Monday held a peaceful demonstration on the Iten-Eldoret road to protest over the planned introduction of genetically modified crops. Irate protestors walked on the streets of Eldoret Town waving anti-GMOs placards. "Studies have linked the foods to cancer. Keep the ban on," read one placard. The …
There is no reason why India should face hunger and malnutrition, and why our farmers should commit suicide. India is blessed with the most fertile soils in the world. Our climate is so generous we can, in places, grow four crops in a year, compared to only one in most …
Local doctors are in the eye of a storm swirling for the past three years over whether corn that’s been genetically modified to resist pesticides is a source of prosperity, as companies claim, or of birth defects and illnesses Pediatrician Carla Nelson remembers catching sight of the unusually pale newborn, …
Nearly 30 organisations sign open letter accusing Scottish environment secretary of taking political decision not based on scientific evidence A powerful group of scientists and academic bodies has urged the Scottish government to rethink its ban on growing GM crops, with a warning that it would damage farming, healthcare and …
Scotland is to ban the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) produce, the country's rural ministry has announced. Rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead said he was not prepared to "gamble" with the future of Scotland's £14bn food and drink sector. The Scottish government intends to take advantage of new EU rules …
The Director of Bio-Safety and Stewardship for Sustainable Agriculture in West Africa, Prof Walter Alhassan says Ghana is following the required procedure for the trial of Genetically Modified Crops. He said the country is through with trying the plants under Green Houses and three of the four crops are now …
The Federal Government said all is set for a nationwide survey and analysis of suspected genetically modified organisms in the country to guard against any adverse impact on humans and the environment. Mr Rufus Ebegba, Director General, National Biosafety Management Agency, who said this at the agency's inception session, noted …
The Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) is set to release three varieties of Bt Brinjal this year and two other varieties by next year despite controversies regarding its production and harmful effects on human body, officials said. The five varieties are Sing Nath, Chega, Islampuri, Dohazari and Khotkhotia. Of these, …
A genetically modified strain of rice may be good for the environment. Scientists have developed a new GMO that produces far less methane than traditional rice, which could help curb the amount of greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere. The new rice was engineered by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. …
Scientists are lobbying for approval to commercialise a genetically modified maize variety. "Globally, Bt maize has been proven to effectively control stem borer and improve maize grain yield and quality due to reduced pest damage," Eliud Kireger said yesterday. Kireger, the director general of the Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research …
