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GM crops are safe, says Owen Paterson - video | Environment | guardian.co.uk - 1 views

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"Owen Paterson, the environment minister, says the UK should lead the way in Europe by growing genetically-modified crops that reduce the use of fertilisers and chemicals and are more efficient. But anti-GM campaigners say there is not enough evidence that GM techniques are not harmful on food and farming"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Owen Paterson, the environment minister, says the UK should lead the way in Europe by growing genetically-modified crops that reduce the use of fertilisers and chemicals and are more efficient. But anti-GM campaigners say there is not enough evidence that GM techniques are not harmful on food and farming"</div>

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Wild crop seeds could provide £128bn boost to economy, study shows | Environm... - 3 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 23 Jul 13

"Research strengthens case for storing wild relatives of potato and apple crops to help humans adapt to climate change"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Research strengthens case for storing wild relatives of potato and apple crops to help humans adapt to climate change"</div>

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GM crops won't help African farmers | Million Belay and Ruth Nyambura | Global developm... - 12 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 24 Jun 13

"The UK's environment minister says GM crops will help combat hunger in developing countries. But Owen Paterson is wrong"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The UK's environment minister says GM crops will help combat hunger in developing countries. But Owen Paterson is wrong"</div>

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Brazil faces drop in crops | Environment | theguardian.com - 4 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 07 Sep 13

"Country's status as world's major producer and exporter of food could be severely threatened unless its farming methods are urgently adapted to take account of climate change" GM crops ?? possible solution

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Country's status as world's major producer and exporter of food could be severely threatened unless its farming methods are urgently adapted to take account of climate change" GM crops ?? possible solution</div>

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GM crops: African opposition is a farce, says group led by Kofi Annan | Global developm... - 5 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 07 Sep 13

"Group chaired by former UN secretary general urges farmers to shake fear of the unknown and adopt new technologies" Excellent argument arguing for the development of GM crops in Africa. Will be useful for your homewrok next 1/2 term.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Group chaired by former UN secretary general urges farmers to shake fear of the unknown and adopt new technologies" Excellent argument arguing for the development of GM crops in Africa. Will be useful for your homewrok next 1/2 term.</div>

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GM crops around the world in 2011 - map | Environment | guardian.co.uk - 8 views

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  This will be useful for your extended research homework next term
  
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Is a ban on GM crops more harmful than growing them? - 1 views

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Taylor McGirr on 23 Nov 14

The EU's de facto ban on genetically modified (GM) crops may have caused more harm than good, according to the UK's chief scientist. Sir Mark Walport told MPs on the Science and Technology committee on Wednesday: "The consequence of inactions are that we are potentially, particularly in Europe, denying access to technologies that actually will potentially help feed people in ways that damage the environment less."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The EU's de facto ban on genetically modified (GM) crops may have caused more harm than good, according to the UK's chief scientist. Sir Mark Walport told MPs on the Science and Technology committee on Wednesday: "The consequence of inactions are that we are potentially, particularly in Europe, denying access to technologies that actually will potentially help feed people in ways that damage the environment less."</div>

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GM crops to be planted in Britain again this year - Telegraph - 2 views

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After 30 years, is a GM food breakthrough finally here? | Environment | The Observer - 6 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 07 Feb 13

"Golden rice, a new strain that boosts vitamin A levels and reduces blindness in developing countries, is about to be sown in the Philippines - and is the new battleground crop"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Golden rice, a new strain that boosts vitamin A levels and reduces blindness in developing countries, is about to be sown in the Philippines - and is the new battleground crop"</div>

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US exports are hit as China and Japan reject GM crops - 7 views

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GM europe china japan USA

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GM farming and crops: news and resources round up | Teacher Network | Guardian Professi... - 3 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 06 Jan 13

"As the environment secretary presses the case for genetically modified food, we pull together a selection of stories and teaching resources so you can explore GM issues in class"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"As the environment secretary presses the case for genetically modified food, we pull together a selection of stories and teaching resources so you can explore GM issues in class"</div>

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GE Crops Provide Short-Term Gain to U.S. Farmers But Long-Term Sustainability in Doubt,... - 1 views

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10 percent global rise in biotech crops: study - Environment - The Independent - 2 views

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The inconvenient truth about GM - Telegraph - 2 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 22 May 13

"Genetic modification has so far mainly been confined to developing crops that tolerate herbicides and resist pests. It has done little to increase yields"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Genetic modification has so far mainly been confined to developing crops that tolerate herbicides and resist pests. It has done little to increase yields"</div>

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India puts GM crop trials on hold | Environment | theguardian.com - 7 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 03 Nov 14

"BJP-led government gives in to demands from nationalist RSS to not surrender country's food security to foreign companies"

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Tanzania becomes battleground for GM crops | Sharon Schmickle | World news | Guardian W... - 5 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 07 Nov 13

"US and European groups are at odds over genetically modified foods being introduced in Africa"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"US and European groups are at odds over genetically modified foods being introduced in Africa"</div>

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GM crops a failure in developing countries, says Friends of the Earth - video | Environ... - 5 views

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GM crops promote superweeds, food insecurity and pesticides, say NGOs | Environment | T... - 3 views

www.guardian.co.uk/...security-superweeds-pesticides

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In Latin America, a growing backlash against genetically modified food - 4 views

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GM America dispute

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Taylor McGirr on 22 Nov 14

LIMA, Peru - Are genetically modified crops "Franken-foods" or the answer to global hunger and climate change? That is the dilemma dividing Latin America, where vast quantities of GM crops are grown.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">LIMA, Peru - Are genetically modified crops "Franken-foods" or the answer to global hunger and climate change? That is the dilemma dividing Latin America, where vast quantities of GM crops are grown.</div>

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There's no choice: we must grow GM crops now | Observer editorial | Comment | The Guardian - 5 views

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Danny OCallaghan on 30 Mar 14

"Almost a billion people face starvation and that problem will worsen unless we use the most effective technologies"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Almost a billion people face starvation and that problem will worsen unless we use the most effective technologies"</div>

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