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Innovation in agriculture
European Algae Biomass president sees expansion of algae products in daily life, calls for improved EU algae market
Est. 6minDriven by a vision to advance Europe’s algae sector, Carlos Unamunzaga, President of the European Algae Biomass Association, spoke with Euractiv’s Fiona Alston about his plans to raise the profile of algae in the public eye.
New plant breeding techniques: Innovation breakthrough or GMOs in disguise?
Est. 8minSPECIAL REPORT / 'New plant breeding techniques' focus on developing new seed traits within a given species through genetic engineering. A troubling question for policymakers is whether these techniques should fall under GMO legislation.
Food security hindered by seed market dominance, MEPs warn
Est. 4minThe EU seed market is dominated by a few large seed businesses rather than a diverse range of smaller companies, which has implications for the continent’s food security, says a report commissioned by European Parliament Green group.
Chief EU scientist backs damning report urging GMO ‘rethink’
Est. 7minStudies linking genetically modified crops with adverse effects on the environment or animal health are based on “contested science”, according to a recent report by the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC), which received backing from Anne Glover, the EU’s chief scientific advisor.
Bill Gates sets eye on ‘next green revolution’
Est. 4minAs preparations for the world summit on food security next month speed up, Bill Gates, the billionaire founder of software giant Microsoft, is urging governments, donors, researchers, farmer groups and environmentalists to overcome "ideological" divisions about technological solutions to increase agricultural productivity in Africa.
Commission encourages development of ‘innovative’ foods
Est. 3minThe Commission has proposed speeding up market authorisation for foods ranging from cloned meat to exotic products from third countries. But the proposed centralised authorisation system is raising questions at a time when the safety of GMOs is back under the spotlight.