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EU seeks revised GMO rules to loosen curbs on gene-edited crops

Countries including Canada have put gene-edited plants at a lower regulatory level than GMOs, but the conversation has been ongoing in the EU

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The European Commission proposed a revision of its rules on genetically modified organisms July 5 to loosen restrictions for plants resulting from newer gene-editing technology. The EU executive said the move would allow farmers to secure access to climate or pest-resistant crops with less fertilizers or pesticides and consumers would be able to buy food with better nutritional value
European organics ponder gene-editing coexistence
Crops, News

European organics ponder gene-editing coexistence

Unlike their Canadian counterparts, organic farmers across the pond haven’t contended with GMO crops at scale

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United Kingdom and European Union organic groups are pushing for coexistence strategies as their governments debate how to regulate gene-edited crops. The problem is that the very idea of gene-edited crops is anathema to their sector. “The credibility of organically certified produce is built on the confidence of the shopper that they are choosing to
Comment: GMO and GE could be powerful solutions, if we let them be
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Comment: GMO and GE could be powerful solutions, if we let them be

Breaking down the details on gene editing and GMOs and the issues surrounding them

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Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods that promise to revolutionize how we eat. Critics argue these foods could pose risks to human health and the environment. Proponents point to their potential for enhancing yields, reducing food waste and even combating climate change. Although GMOs and gene-edited foods have been
China approves safety of first gene-edited crop
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China approves safety of first gene-edited crop

China has joined the list of countries to approve gene-editing as a breeding tool

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Reuters – China has approved the safety of a gene-edited soybean, its first approval of the technology in a crop, as the country increasingly looks to science to boost food production. The soybean, developed by privately owned Shandong Shunfeng Biotechnology Co., has two modified genes, significantly raising the level of oleic acid, a healthy fat,
Corn in progress just east of Blumenort, Man. on July 20, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)
Crops

After growing GM corn for decades, some U.S. farmers open to Mexican restrictions

Biden administration seeks to challenge ban

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Chicago | Reuters — Mexico has found unexpected allies as it tries to limit imports of genetically modified (GM) corn: some U.S. farmers who grow the crops. Farmers have for decades planted GM corn, which protects against insects and herbicides, with seeds sold by companies such as Bayer, Corteva and ChemChina’s Syngenta. But as believers
Biotech crops widely used, consumers still wary of GM wheat
Crops

Biotech crops widely used, consumers still wary of GM wheat

A crop used widely for human food is more sensitive than earlier introductions

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Nearly all corn, canola and soybean acres in the world’s largest exporting countries are seeded with genetically modified varieties, but that is not the case for wheat, a crop grown primarily for human food. Biotech varieties of corn, canola and soy, used for animal feed, biofuels and cooking oil, were introduced in 1996 and soon
Corn in progress just east of Blumenort, Man. on July 20, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)
Crops

Canada reported seeking formal talks with Mexico on GMO rule

U.S. already seeking similar talks

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Ottawa | Reuters — Canada has asked for formal consultations with Mexico over its restrictions on genetically modified (GM) agricultural imports under the North American free-trade agreement, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Canada requested the talks on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg, a day after the U.S. requested formal trade consultations
Around 20 per cent of Mexico’s corn imports from the U.S. are white corn, used to make food products such as tortillas. (Bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images)
Crops

U.S. demands formal trade talks with Mexico over GMO corn dispute

U.S. says new rules a breach of CUSMA

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Chicago/Washington | Reuters — The United States requested formal trade consultations with Mexico on Monday over U.S. objections to its southern neighbour’s plans to limit imports of genetically modified corn and other agricultural biotechnology products. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office announced the request for technical talks after months of informal discussions with Mexican officials over
File photo of a cornfield in Mexico. (Roberto Cabrera/iStock/Getty Images)
Crops, Markets

Mexico opens door for GM corn in feed, industrial uses

U.S. 'disappointed' in Mexico's new decree

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Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico on Monday scrapped a deadline to ban genetically modified corn for animal feed and industrial use amid trade tensions with the United States — but retained plans to prohibit use of the GM grain for human consumption, as well as the herbicide glyphosate. The move, approved in a government
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China to plant more soy, speed up GMOs to ensure food supply

Beijing reiterates goals to increase soy acres, intercrop with corn

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Beijing | Reuters — China will increase its efforts to boost output of soybeans and edible oils, state media reported on Monday, citing a key rural policy document, as it continues to push for greater self-sufficiency in its key food supplies. The world’s top soybean buyer is trying to lower its heavy reliance on imports

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