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Tag Archives: Plant biotechnology
On Food Day, Basic Human Needs Should be Top Priority
By Ab Basu, Executive Vice President (Acting), Food and Agriculture, Biotechnology Industry Organization Here in the United States, Food Day (October 24, 2011) can be a day to recognize the achievements of American agriculture. We can – and should – celebrate our nation’s farmers, who consistently provide a safe, reliable and affordable food supply. Even during a current weak economy, agriculture is one sector that is thriving. In America, agriculture is a tremendous success story. Read More >
Want a less abundant and more expensive food supply? Rally against biotech
As millions of Americans struggle during these tough economic times, one thing we don’t have to worry about is food. Because of the wonderful work of our farmers, ranchers and growers, people in the United States don’t have to worry about whether there’s enough to eat. A recent USDA study suggested that just six to seven percent of our paychecks goes to the grocery store. American consumers spend less for their groceries than virtually anybody Read More >
Bill Gates: Innovation is Key to Helping Poor Farmers
“I’ve never been a farmer,” Bill Gates confessed at The Chicago Council’s Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security. “Until recently, I rarely set foot on a farm.” Yet, through the Gates Foundation, he is one of the world’s most powerful advocates for poor farmers and he is helping them gain access to technology that will help them grow their way to self-sufficiency. Right now, the average farmer in sub-Saharan Africa produces just over a Read More >
Face of a “Giant Agribusiness”
The Huffington Post ran on May 13 a very articulate piece authored by Minnesota corn farmer Noah Hultgren: According to some, I am a giant agribusiness — the worst kind of factory farmer. What qualifies me for this dubious distinction? Nothing except that, based on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) figures, my farm falls in the biggest six percent of U.S. farms. And these farms account for the bulk of federal farm policy support. It Read More >
Ag Biotechnology Playing Bigger Role in Food Output
CNBC published an online article on April 26 about technology’s role in meeting global food demand. Industries of all stripes typically look to technology to improve safety and cost efficiency. With both global food prices and concerns about food safety on the rise, technology is playing a more important role in the economics of the world’s food supply. Agricultural biotechnology is gaining traction worldwide as a method for improving crop yields. And thanks to new Read More >
