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Science and Development Network
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
GM tree research blocked by impossible recommendations
Essential field trials of GM trees are being hindered by anti-GM activists working through the Convention on Biological Diversity, say Steven H. Strauss and colleagues.
18 June 2009
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Source: Nature Biotechnology
A layered approach to biosafety in Southern Africa
A layered and cooperative approach would help Southern African countries harmonise their biosafety laws, says Julius Mugwagwa.
Agricultural genetics could help ensure food security
4 June 2009
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Source: Nature Genetics
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
Field trials offer hope of conquering food toxin
Studies in maize show that benign strains of the fungus Aspergillus can outcompete toxic forms that contaminate African crops.
26 June 2009
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Ethiopia's sorghum superhero
An agricultural scientist whose work in sorghum improvement has benefited African farmers has won the World Food Prize.
22 June 2009
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Source: World Food Prize
South Asia News in brief: 28 May–10 June 2009
10 June 2009
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