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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Modern biotechnology is opening up new opportunities for scientists and plant breeders to improve crops and control plant pests and diseases, to help farmers in the developing world.
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Opinions and Analysis
Can GM food mitigate world hunger?
Six experts, writing in The New York Times, discuss options for ensuring food security in the face of growing populations and climate change.
CGIAR reforms make research decision-making distant
CGIAR reforms take research decisions too far away, says Hartmann, director-general of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
6 October 2009
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Intellectual property vital for agricultural innovation
5 October 2009
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Source: Intellectual Property Watch
Policy Briefs
Putting agriculture on the agenda for climate talks
Including agriculture in international climate negotiations can help meet mitigation and adaptation goals while also reducing poverty.
9 June 2009
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Source: IFPRI
Innovation systems for agricultural development
An innovation systems approach to agricultural research can be better for sustainable development than a linear pipeline approach.
22 May 2009
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Source: IFPRI
News and Features
Biosafety back on the agenda in Pakistan
Pakistan's Biological Safety Association has been reinvigorated with new powers in a drive to enhance biosafety regulations in the country.
30 October 2009
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War may have spread hybrid rice
Against expectations, West African rice varieties have interbred in the field — and war may have helped these improved hybrids spread.
27 October 2009
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Technical fixes needed to stem crop losses
23 October 2009
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Indian regulator endorses first GM vegetable
16 October 2009
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Source: The Hindu/The Independent
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