In an attempt to fight pest resistance in corn crops in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recommending limits on the amount of corn has the Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) characteristic that farmers […]
Modern Farming
Scotland Announces Sweeping Ban Of Genetically Modified Crops
Scotland has announced a complete ban on genetically modified (GM) doods despite stiff opposition. The country’s rural affairs minister said that the ban would serve to protect the country’s recognition as a green and clean […]
Study Finds Common Vaccinations Can Cause More Virulent Diseases
Vaccines used today are safe and effective and are amongst the safest and most cost-effective measures used to improve public health and protect people from disease. However, in a controversial study involving only birds published […]
Food Crisis Looms For China As Years Of Mismanagement Take Their Toll On Crop Yields
In northern China, the overuse of fertilizers and other unsustainable farming methods are causing farmland to dry out and, according to an international study, posing a significant threat to the country’s food and water resources. […]
British Genetically Modified Wheat Variety Fails To Ward Off Pests
The UK’s attempts to genetically modify a strain of wheat has failed in trials. The intention was for scientists to create “whiffy wheat,” a type with a special smell to prevent aphids, which are bugs […]