America is facing a real crisis in regard to antibiotics resistant infections, and factory farming is one of the main reasons. The Walter Reed Army … Factory farms spawn immense suffering, and also immensely dangerous superbugs?Read more
Agriculture
Posted inGMO / India
Supreme Court stays commercial release of GM Mustard; to hear the matter on October 17
The Supreme Court has stayed the commercial release of genetically modified (GM) variety of mustard, till October 17 when it hears the matter again, Aruna … Supreme Court stays commercial release of GM Mustard; to hear the matter on October 17Read more
Posted inGMO / India
GM mustard may be stalled indefinitely
Even though transgenic mustard (GM mustard) may have been declared safe by a government sub-committee, it may yet remain in the can for an indefinite … GM mustard may be stalled indefinitelyRead more
Posted inMonsanto-Bayer / Science / ToMl
The role of Monsanto in Séralini study retraction
In September 2012 the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology (FCT) published the research of a team led by the French biologist Professor Gilles-Eric Séralini, which … The role of Monsanto in Séralini study retractionRead more
Posted inGMO / India
Protests mounting against GM mustard
The protests against the move to allow commercial cultivation of GM (Genetically Modified) mustard developed by the University of Delhi is snowballing, with more organisations … Protests mounting against GM mustardRead more
Posted inGMO / ToMl
Biodiversity, GMOs, Gene Drives and the Militarised Mind
A recent report from the National Academy of Science of The United States, titled Gene Drives on the Horizon : Advancing Science, Navigating Uncertainty, and … Biodiversity, GMOs, Gene Drives and the Militarised MindRead more
Posted inGovernment / Monsanto-Bayer / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
How Monsanto invaded, occupied and now CONTROLS government regulators
If you’ve ever wondered why corporations seem to hold so much sway over our government, look no further than who’s making all the decisions in … How Monsanto invaded, occupied and now CONTROLS government regulatorsRead more
Posted inToMl / Urban
Urban agriculture is part of our history
Urban agriculture continues to be a hot topic. In practice, urban agriculture has been a persistent and organized activity in our nation’s cities for well … Urban agriculture is part of our historyRead more
Posted inAfrica / Economics / ToMl
Agrica’s Tanzania Rice Scheme Has Devastated Local Farmers
A flagship rice plantation in Tanzania run by UK investors has allegedly destroyed the livelihoods of local smallholder farmers, driven them into debt and impacted … Agrica’s Tanzania Rice Scheme Has Devastated Local FarmersRead more
Posted inGMO / ToMl
Avoid ‘miracle’ rice, just eat a carrot!
“Golden rice is a false miracle. It is a disease of nutritionally empty monocultures offered as a cure for nutritional deficiency. In fact, golden rice, … Avoid ‘miracle’ rice, just eat a carrot!Read more