je.st
news
Tag: maize
Monsanto's SmartStax maize - to be approved for growth in October' in EU
2013-08-22 22:38:44| Chemicals - Topix.net
Controversial genetically modified super-maize from Monsanto is set to be approved for cultivation across the European Union by late October, officials tell RT.
French court overturns ban on Monsanto GMO maize
2013-08-01 14:53:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: France's highest administrative court rejected on Thursday a government ban on growing Monsanto's MON810 genetically modified maize (corn). In its ruling, the Conseil d'Etat said under European Union law such a measure could only be imposed in an emergency or if there was a serious health or environmental risk. This marks the second time in two years that the State Council has overturned a government ban on growing MON810. France, which is the EU's largest grain producer and a vocal opponent of...
Corn Growers Form International Maize Alliance to Focus on Biotechnology, Food Security, Stewardship, Trade Issues
2013-06-19 19:05:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
First-ever pact among largest corn exporting nations signals joint effort on GMO use. Corn growers from the worlds three largest corn exporting nations will collaborate on a global initiative to resolve common problems that restrict trade under a unique pact signed by grower leaders in May at Argentinas MAIZAR corn congress. The agreement the first of its kind among corn grower groups creates The International Maize Alliance (MAIZALL), which will work on biotechnology, food security, stewardship and trade issues. read more
Tags: form
international
issues
food
Malawians rethink maize planting as climate dries
2013-04-09 11:44:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
AlertNet: Less than three years after Ezelina Nyirongo reluctantly abandoned cultivation of her favourite local maize varieties, the 48-year-old from Rumphi in northern Malawi is thinking of going back to them. Back in 2010, Nyirongo was advised by agricultural extension officers working in her area, near the city of Mzuzu, to switch from late-maturing local maize to new hybrid varieties. "The hybrid maize varieties they recommended we start growing have been maturing a little earlier than the local...
Tags: climate
planting
maize
dries