Archives for March 17, 2014

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Survey finds increasing detection of GMOs in traded food

By RJ Whitehead

As more genetically modified crops are being grown around the globe, the number of incidents of low levels of GMOs is being detected in traded food and feed, according to a survey by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation. 

Philippines agrees to take on Japanese beef

By Georgi Gyton

The Philippines has agreed to import beef from Japan, according to a statement by the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines on Friday (14 March).

GM food row: industry must tackle food security ignorance

By Rod Addy

If government and industry are to overcome unfounded opposition to genetic modification (GM) technologies, they should clearly communicate the challenges facing sustainable food production, the Prime Minister’s scientific advisers have claimed.