Category Archives: GM
GM Re-emerging onto the Political Agenda
After quite a few years in the background after talk of ‘Frankenstein foods’ and the suchlike, genetically-modified (GM) crops appear to be re-emerging onto the political agenda. Professor John Beddington, the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, has said that the only … Continue reading
UK Government to Increase Support for GM Crop Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Observer yesterday reported that the UK Government is set to increase support for the development of GM crops in sub-Sarahan Africa to the tune of £100m. In a new White Paper, the Government proposes to spend £80m on the … Continue reading
Call for GM Debate to be Reopened
Leading agricultural scientists are calling for another debate on genetic modification (GM), claiming that we will need ‘every tool in our armory if we are to cope with the food security issues raised by population growth, climate change and environmental … Continue reading
GM Crop that Needs Less Fertilizer
Canadian Scientists have successfully developed genetically modified (GM) rice plants that take-up and metabolise nitrogen more efficiently, thereby reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizers and increasing yields. Nitrogen is quantitatively the most essential nutrient for plants and a major factor … Continue reading
Sir David King Opens BA Science Festival in Liverpool
The 2008 BA Science Festival has begun in Liverpool. Professor Sir David King, President of the BA, is due to address the Festival this evening and is expected to call for a shift in focus of science research in the … Continue reading
Prince Charles in Outspoken Attack on GM Crops
Prince Charles has warned, in an interview with the Daily Telegraph, that the adoption of genetic modification in farming risks “the biggest disaster environmentally of all time”. In an outspoken attack, the Prince accused “gigantic corporations” of conducting an “experiment … Continue reading
UK Government Ready to Reignite GM Debate
The UK Government is ready to explore once more the use of GM technology in crops, hoping that this will offer a solution to the current world food crisis. Phil Woolas, the UK’s Environment Minister, has reportedly held private talks … Continue reading