Large Unions Negotiate the Contamination of Romanian Agriculture
01/09/2010
The signers of this document wish to express worry about the fact that the large farming unions FNPAR and AGROSTAR have revealed that they are promoting genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Romanian agriculture. FNPAR and AGROSTAR recently made a public call mobilizing Romanian farmers to participate in demonstrations which will take place in Bucharest on the second of September. In the official document[3] which states the list of demands of the two unions the seventh demand made is „The introduction of cultivation of genetically modified plants, especially genetically modified corn and soy.” More...
The signers of this document wish to express worry about the fact that the large farming unions FNPAR and AGROSTAR have revealed that they are promoting genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Romanian agriculture. FNPAR and AGROSTAR recently made a public call mobilizing Romanian farmers to participate in demonstrations which will take place in Bucharest on the second of September. In the official document[3] which states the list of demands of the two unions the seventh demand made is „The introduction of cultivation of genetically modified plants, especially genetically modified corn and soy.” More...
Agriculture biotechnology giant Monsanto Co. is slashing hundreds of jobs for a third time in 14 months as it shrinks its Roundup weed killer business in response to declining sales
01/09/2010
Agriculture biotechnology giant Monsanto Co. is slashing hundreds of jobs for a third time in 14 months as it shrinks its Roundup weed killer business in response to declining sales. More...
Agriculture biotechnology giant Monsanto Co. is slashing hundreds of jobs for a third time in 14 months as it shrinks its Roundup weed killer business in response to declining sales. More...
Bayer CropScience grants seed rights to Monsanto
31/08/2010
Bayer CropScience has reached an agreement to grant Monsanto the rights to commercialize a seed treatment that protects against insects and nematodes. More...
Bayer CropScience has reached an agreement to grant Monsanto the rights to commercialize a seed treatment that protects against insects and nematodes. More...
Greenwashing biotech
31/08/2010
Ten years ago, Monsanto tried to convince the world – Europe, in particular –that genetically engineered (GE) crops were needed to ‘feed’ the hungry. At that time, the message was largely greeted with derision as a cynical ploy to sell a product that no one, including people in developing countries, wanted. More...
Ten years ago, Monsanto tried to convince the world – Europe, in particular –that genetically engineered (GE) crops were needed to ‘feed’ the hungry. At that time, the message was largely greeted with derision as a cynical ploy to sell a product that no one, including people in developing countries, wanted. More...
European Agency Assesses Allergens in GMOs
30/08/2010
The European Food Safety Authority's Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Panel has adopted a scientific opinion to determine the potential for an allergic reaction by genetically modified plants and microorganisms and derived food and feed. More...
The European Food Safety Authority's Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Panel has adopted a scientific opinion to determine the potential for an allergic reaction by genetically modified plants and microorganisms and derived food and feed. More...
A Month Without Monsanto: What Does it Take to Cut out the GMO Giant?
26/08/2010
I began to research where exactly Monsanto corn appeared in my family’s diet. With a little online sleuthing, I learned that in addition to producing the genetically modified corn, Monsanto produces several other genetically modified crops such as soy, sugar beets, and cotton More...
I began to research where exactly Monsanto corn appeared in my family’s diet. With a little online sleuthing, I learned that in addition to producing the genetically modified corn, Monsanto produces several other genetically modified crops such as soy, sugar beets, and cotton More...
Monsanto in Gates' Clothing? The Emperor's New GMOs
26/08/2010
If you had any doubts about where the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is really placing its bets, AGRA Watch's recent announcement of the Foundation's investment of $23.1 million in 500,000 shares of Monsanto stock should put them to rest. Genetic engineering: full speed ahead. More...
If you had any doubts about where the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is really placing its bets, AGRA Watch's recent announcement of the Foundation's investment of $23.1 million in 500,000 shares of Monsanto stock should put them to rest. Genetic engineering: full speed ahead. More...
Gates foundation invests in Monsanto
25/08/2010
Farmers and civil society organizations around the world are outraged by the recent discovery of further connections between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and agribusiness titan Monsanto. Last week, a financial website published the Gates Foundation’s investment portfolio, including 500,000 shares of Monsanto stock with an estimated worth of $23.1 million purchased in the second quarter of 2010 More...
Farmers and civil society organizations around the world are outraged by the recent discovery of further connections between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and agribusiness titan Monsanto. Last week, a financial website published the Gates Foundation’s investment portfolio, including 500,000 shares of Monsanto stock with an estimated worth of $23.1 million purchased in the second quarter of 2010 More...
Interest up for conventional soybeans
25/08/2010
As glyphosate-resistant weeds sink ever deeper roots into the Mid-South, farmer interest in conventional soybeans is picking up. More...
As glyphosate-resistant weeds sink ever deeper roots into the Mid-South, farmer interest in conventional soybeans is picking up. More...
Send a petition for banning genetically modified organisms to romanian authorities.
- What does GMO mean?
- What is a gene?
- What is genetic engeneering?
- Is genetic engeneering an exact science?
- Why do genetically modified organisms exist?
- How many types of genetically modified plants exist?
- Can they be dangerous for people?
- Can it be dangerous for the environment?
- What consequences do farmers have to support?
- What do scientists say?
- What do consumers say?
- Promises and actions of companies producing genetically modified organisms
- What can we do?
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