Bangladesh farmers and environment groups are angry over the government’s decision to allow commercial cultivation of the controversial genetically modified (GM) rice, popularly called as … Why Bangladesh sees golden rice as a threatRead more
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Rally in Bangladesh against the release of Golden Rice
On February 13, 2019, Wednesday, 11.00 pm organized by Bangladesh Krishok Federation, Bangladesh Bhumiheen Samity, Labour Resource Center, Bangladesh Kishani Sabha and Bangladesh Adivasi Samity … Rally in Bangladesh against the release of Golden RiceRead more
Trial after error
Agrochemical and biotech giant Monsanto’s genetically modified cotton seed business is out of trouble in India; but only for the time being. On January 8, … Trial after errorRead more
Connecticut Approves Labeling of GMO Foods
Connecticut has become the first state to approve the mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods. The measure can only take effect, however, when at least … Connecticut Approves Labeling of GMO FoodsRead more
U.S. Wheat Banned in Japan, South Korea After Discovery of Monsanto GMO
Japan and parts of South Korea have banned U.S. wheat imports after the discovery of a genetically modified crop in Oregon. Testing has confirmed the … U.S. Wheat Banned in Japan, South Korea After Discovery of Monsanto GMORead more
Don’t get fooled again! Unmasking two decades of lies about Golden Rice
In a now iconic Time magazine cover back in 2000, Golden Rice was hailed as the “rice that could save millions.” The optimistic prediction of … Don’t get fooled again! Unmasking two decades of lies about Golden RiceRead more
Illegal GM food products finding their way into India
— source downtoearth.org.in 27 July 2018
Testing of GM ingredients in packaged foods
— source downtoearth.org.in 28 July 2018
GM in India’s packaged food
Good food needs certification, bad food just need self declaration — source downtoearth.org.in