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Scientists plan to launch thousands of GM ‘Frankenflies’ into fields

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“Thousands of GM insects developed by British scientists are set to be the first released into fields in Europe as an alternative to chemical pesticides. The plan is to release a large number of genetically modified olive flies that would be used to kill off wild pests that damage the crop. The technology is the brainchild of experts at British company Oxitec, who insist the GM insects are better for the environment that spraying crops with chemical pesticides. The Oxitec chief executive, Hadyn Parry, accused critics of the technology who warn of danger to health and the environment of scaremongering.”

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2410484/Scientists-launch-thousands-GM-insects-fields-alternative-chemicals.html

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Ben Swann Reality Check: Monsanto and Crony Capitalism

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“Ben Swann Reality Check takes a look at three controversies surrounding food company ‘Monsanto’. Plus, is Monsanto one of the best examples of America’s crony capitalist system.”

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Genetic modification blamed for rejected Washington alfalfa crop

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“Authorities were investigating a new suspected case of crop contamination on Thursday – the second in the Pacific northwest in five months – after samples of hay tested positive for genetically modified traits. The investigation was ordered after a farmer in Washington state reported that his alfalfa shipments had been rejected for export after testing positive for genetic modification. Results were expected as early as Friday. If confirmed, it would be the second known case of GM contamination in a major American crop since May, when university scientists confirmed the presence of a banned GM wheat growing in a farmer’s field in Oregon.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/09/12/genetic-modification-blamed-for-rejected-washington-alfalfa-crop/

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Tufts University: Study promoting GMO ‘golden rice’ violated ethics rules

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“Tufts University researchers revealed Tuesday that a member of their team violated ethics rules in a study designed to measure the nutritional efficacy of so-called ‘golden rice,’ genetically modified rice with the nutrient beta carotene added. No one on Tang’s team saw fit to inform the parents of the 24 children from Hunan province, ages 6 to 8, that the children were eating gene-modified food. Chinese journalists found an email to the research team from a Chinese government official urging scientists not to speak openly of genetic modification, a subject deemed ‘too sensitive’ to discuss with the families.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/09/18/tufts-university-study-promoting-gmo-golden-rice-violated-ethics-rules/

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High Tech Heads for the Farm

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“On the basis of population growth alone, world food demand will increase by over 30%. But in addition to the increase in the number of people on the planet, growing affluence will also have a significant impact on global food demand. Today, there are about 2 billion people worldwide who are considered to be in the middle class; within 20 years, the number is expected to expand to 5 billion, with almost all of the increase coming from emerging markets. As these people enter the middle class, they will be able to afford to consume more food. Furthermore, they will be able to consume—and will demand—higher protein diets, i.e., more meat and dairy products.”

http://www.caseyresearch.com/cdd/high-tech-heads-for-the-farm

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Farm subsidies on the rise in the world’s biggest economies

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“Farm subsidies in the world’s biggest economies rose in 2012, the OECD said, reversing a long-term trend as governments poured more funding into agriculture despite strained budgets and high food prices.  In its annual report on global farming, the OECD said state support for farming stood at an average of one-sixth of gross farm receipts in the 47 countries covered in the assessment, about 17 percent of total receipts in 2012 compared to 15 percent in 2011.  The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said the rise was unnecessary as high prices for farmers made the timing opportune for governments to cut subsidies that skew food markets and disrupt trade.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/09/18/farm-subsidies-on-the-rise-in-the-worlds-biggest-economies/

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US farmers challenging Monsanto patent claims appeal to Supreme Court

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“Seventy-three US farmers, seed companies, and public advocacy groups appealed their case against Monsanto Co. to the Supreme Court on Thursday.  The case seeks to challenge Monsanto’s aggressive claims on patents of genetically-engineered  seeds and aims to bar the chemical and biotech company from suing anyone whose field is contaminated by such seeds.  Monsanto has in the past sued over 100 farmers for patent infringement and won cases against farmers who were found to have used seeds without paying the company royalties.”

http://rt.com/usa/monsanto-patents-lawsuit-supreme-court-487/

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White House leans on industry for bottled water push

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“First Lady Michelle Obama is launching her new Drink Up initiative at an event Thursday in Watertown, Wisconsin.  According to the White House, the American Beverage Association and International Bottled Water Association are both promoting the effort. The two associations are the major lobbying forces inside the Beltway for both the bottled water and beverage association.  According to the visitor’s logs, one of the American Beverage Association’s lobbyists, Susan Neely, visited the White House several times. The American Beverage Association is a lobbying heavyweight that has spent $680,000 so far in 2013. The bottled water association has spent $60,000 so far in 2013.”

http://www.politico.com/politico44/2013/09/white-house-leans-on-industry-for-water-push-172501.html

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Eating whole fruit lowers diabetes risk, but drinking fruit juice raises it

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“People who ate at least two servings each week of certain whole fruits, especially blueberries, grapes and apples, reduced their risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 23 percent compared to those who ate less than one serving per month.  On the other hand, those who consumed one or more servings of fruit juice each day saw their risk of the disease increase by as much as 21 percent.  ‘Fluids pass through the stomach to the intestine more rapidly than solids even if nutritional content is similar,’ says the paper.  ‘For example, fruit juices lead to more rapid and larger changes in serum [blood] levels of glucose and insulin than whole fruits.'”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/30/eating-whole-fruit-lowers-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-but-drinking-fruit-juice-boosts-risk-study/

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Radio wave-treated water could change agriculture as we know it

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“A groundbreaking new Irish technology which could be the greatest breakthrough in agriculture since the plough is set to change the face of modern farming forever. The technology – radio wave energised water – massively increases the output of vegetables and fruits by up to 30 per cent. Not only are the plants much bigger but they are largely disease-resistant, meaning huge savings in expensive fertilisers and harmful pesticides. Extensively tested in Ireland and several other countries, the inexpensive water treatment technology is now being rolled out across the world. The technology makes GM obsolete and converts excess CO2 into edible plant mass.”

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/wave-goodbye-to-global-warming-gm-and-pesticides-29525621.html

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