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Category Archives: Farmer Gene
Ethiopian Scientist Named 2009 World Food Prize Laureate
The 2009 World Food Prize is awarded to Dr. Gebisa Ejeta of Ethiopia, whose sorghum hybrids resistant to drought and the devastating Striga weed have dramatically increased the production and availability of one of the world’s five principal grains and enhanced the food supply of hundreds of millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. Gebisa Ejeta will receive the $250,000 World Food Prize on October 15 at the Iowa State Capitol. Ejeta entered Purdue in 1974, Read More >
CONVENTION UPDATE: GE Animals Challenges and Solutions
By Val Giddings The emerging field of genetically engineered (GE) animals faces challenges and opportunities for success. At BIO’s International Convention, this session took a look at some of the current and future challenges. Greg Jaffe, Director of the Biotechnology Project for Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) was invited to participate in the panel discussion as CSPI has always been supportive of animal biotechnology, but emphatic that an appropriate regulatory system be Read More >
CONVENTION UPDATE: Agricultural Biotechnology – Providing Economic and Environmental Benefits
By Michael J. Phillips Further evidence was provided at BIO 2009 on the many benefits of agricultural biotechnology. Graham Brookes, Director of PG Economics (UK) released key findings from its Global Impact Study that showed that farmers around the world are growing more biotech crops with significant global economic and environmental benefits. Key highlights of the report include: Biotech crops contribute significantly to reducing the release of greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural practices – mainly from Read More >
CONVENTION UPDATE: Agricultural Biotechnology – Improving Farmers’ Lives
By Michael J. Phillips At the BIO Internationa Convention, this session featured three farmers from different regions of the world that have had substantial experience with agricultural biotechnology, and they provided testimony as to how the technology has improved their lives. Rosalie Ellasus from the Philippines began farming in 1995 when her husband died leaving her with three small children to raise and educate. The office worker took a gamble and bet all her savings Read More >
CONVENTION UPDATE: GLEANING PROFITS FROM DROUGHT-SMITTEN FIELDS
The Value Proposition for Next-Generation Energy Crops: Value Chain and Business Model Considerations By Val Giddings Food & Ag sessions got off to an interesting start on Tuesday as three companies told their very different tales of sailing turbulent economic waters over the past two years in search of profitable harbors. With oil at $140/barrel, it looked like a game almost anybody could play. With oil at $50/barrel things are a lot more competitive. Mike Read More >
