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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:56:53 -0400 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:56:53 -0400 The FeedRoom, Inc. http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FRdamp355633&rf=rss Four experts and seven farmers discuss how biotech crops help farmers globally eliminate plowing or tilling the soil -- thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, erosion and fuel use. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) conservation tillage, plowing, greenhouse gas, erosion, fuel use Fri, 15 May 2009 16:48:55 -0400 FRdamp355633 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FRdamp355636&rf=rss 11 farmers & experts from around the world discuss the documented and proven ability of GM crops to limit agriculture's impact on biodiversity, specifically on-farm ecosystems & habitats. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) what is biodiversity definition habitat loss ecosystems GMO biotechnology sustainable agriculture environment Ammann Rech Pinstrup Andersen Hoiness Gett Tuck Grandi Rebelo de uymaurian McCarthy Mugnol Brazil Ireland Argentina France Friends of the Earth Italy Australia Canada United States Switzerland Fri, 15 May 2009 16:53:05 -0400 FRdamp355636 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FRdamp355634&rf=rss 14 distinguished experts discuss the use of gentically modified food crops over the last decade including their proven safety, environmental benefits & contributions to 3rd-world farmers. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) experts genetically modified food crops safety of engineered crops food studies regulations advantages agriculture environment Luciana Di Ciero Klaus Ammann Ruth Oniango Per Pinstrup Andersen Dick Taverne Mary Lee Chin Roger Beachy biotechnology GM GMO video podcast gm crop crops transgenic Norman Borlaug Clive James, Francisco Aragao, Graham Brookes Ford Runge nobel laureate peace prize subsistence farming third world countries farmers environmental benefits Jeffrey Sahcs Francois Traore Laveesh Bhandari Fri, 15 May 2009 16:49:36 -0400 FRdamp355634 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=d457bc35f1c3cab7b9c3b8441db271f48ba3647f&rf=rss Portuguese farmers are averaging an increaed yield of 12% with modified or geneticaly engineered crops. Two farmers discuss the value of Bt maize to the EU & their own farming operations. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) modified or genetically engineered crops bt maize portugal increased yield EU european union falcao cruz Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:27:10 -0500 d457bc35f1c3cab7b9c3b8441db271f48ba3647f http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=a140a6678bf8ff8bb0164812cb84d943b1295ec1&rf=rss Embrapa researcher Elibio Rech discusses the worldwide need for, regulation of & safety of GM crops, which meet 3 goals : increased quality, decreased pesticide spraying and lower costs. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Embrapa Elibio Rech regulation safety GM crops biotechnology genetically modified engineered Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:46:19 -0500 a140a6678bf8ff8bb0164812cb84d943b1295ec1 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=7100a279a77c05ee54a9cbb10216972b66f2ee7e&rf=rss Canadian Farmer Fred Meister plants 100% of his canola crop to GM varieties due to on-farm environmental benefits including fewer herbicide applications, less tillage and reduced erosion. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) genetically modified canola herbicide tolerant canola GM crops foods food use video podcast Canada farmer farming environment benefits herbicide tillage erosion Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:20:40 -0400 7100a279a77c05ee54a9cbb10216972b66f2ee7e http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=ac753ce81b8307e65213f700a54e17452ee6a410&rf=rss This video from IFIC is a humorous and entertaining look at the different ways food is grown -- including the advantages and disadvantages of organic and genetically modified foods. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) advantages disadvantages of organic foods genetically modified food GMO pros cons IFIC International Food Information Council Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:22:15 -0400 ac753ce81b8307e65213f700a54e17452ee6a410 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FRdamp355637&rf=rss 11 farmers & experts from around the world discuss the documented and proven ability of GM crops to limit agriculture's impact on biodiversity, specifically on-farm ecosystems & habitats. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) what is biodiversity definition habitat loss ecosystems GMO biotechnology sustainable agriculture environment Ammann Rech Pinstrup Andersen Hoiness Gett Tuck Grandi Rebelo de uymaurian McCarthy Mugnol Brazil Ireland Argentina France Friends of the Earth Italy Australia Canada United States Switzerland Fri, 15 May 2009 17:15:47 -0400 FRdamp355637 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=08b49bff65c88dae265356084576e9c38100e353&rf=rss Four experts and seven farmers discuss how biotech crops help farmers globally eliminate plowing or tilling the soil -- thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, erosion and fuel use. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) conservation tillage, plowing, greenhouse gas, erosion, fuel use Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:00:18 -0400 08b49bff65c88dae265356084576e9c38100e353 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=485d8a7d86add8039cf0338682946446d71bfb0c&rf=rss In 2007, 12 million farmers in 23 countries grew 282.4 million acres of GM crops. Clive James of ISAAA shares facts and stats from his global report on adoption & benefits of GM crops. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) facts statistics report genetically modifed crops information GMO transgenic crops d food agriculture biotechnology GM video podcast Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:47:20 -0400 485d8a7d86add8039cf0338682946446d71bfb0c http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=fa931e0eb6c488c921a96a78e312c10233559613&rf=rss Global experts discuss the need for expanded access to GM crops by subsistence farmers in developing countries. More than 9 million farmers in 11 developing countries currently grow GMOs. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) subsistence farming farmers developing countries new technology experts genetically modified food crops engineered crops Ruth Oniango Per Pinstrup Andersen biotechnology GM GMO video podcast gm crop crops transgenic Clive James Ford Runge third world countries farmers environmental benefits Jeffrey Sachs Francois Traore Laveesh Bhandari Randy Hautea scale neutral big farm large scale small scale family poor poverty alleviation increased income yield Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:38:32 -0500 fa931e0eb6c488c921a96a78e312c10233559613 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=fe3ce0dcc248cbb0e6a5c5fc54c0c5ff056e5b1a&rf=rss Renowned experts and farmers worldwide discuss the safety of genetically modified crops & foods - expressing confidence in rigorous science-based regulatory and non-regulatory assessments. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) safety of genetically modified foods engineered crops food studies regulations advantages agriculture environment Pedro Lerin Luciana Di Ciero Klaus Ammann Ruth Oniango Per Pinstrup Andersen Dick Taverne Mary Lee Chin Roger Beachy Elibio Rech Bob Fiddaman Paul Aasness biotechnology GM GMO video podcast gm crop crops transgenic Wed, 30 May 2007 15:46:58 -0400 fe3ce0dcc248cbb0e6a5c5fc54c0c5ff056e5b1a http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142920&rf=rss Farmers from 8 countries share personal experiences about the specific benefits plant biotechnology has delivered to their farming operations, families, communities and the environment. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) benefits of biotechnology, gm food, GMO Mon, 08 May 2006 16:01:08 -0400 FEEDROOM142920 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142926&rf=rss Since 1996, farmers have reduced pesticide applications by 172,000 metric tons as a direct result of biotech crops. Farmers from 8 countries discuss benefits within their own operations. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) pesticide reduction, biotech crops, GM benefits Mon, 08 May 2006 16:01:13 -0400 FEEDROOM142926 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142924&rf=rss Since 1996, farmers have increased their net incomes by $27 billion growing biotech crops. Farmers from 8 countries discuss how GM crops have improved the economics of their operations. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) economic benefits of biotechnology, GM crops Mon, 08 May 2006 16:01:11 -0400 FEEDROOM142924 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142922&rf=rss Biotech benefits contribute to the health and well-being of farm families and their communities. Two experts and farmers from 8 countries discuss specific individual and societal impacts. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) benefits of GM crops, quality of life Mon, 08 May 2006 16:01:09 -0400 FEEDROOM142922 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=a140a6678bf8ff8bb0164812cb84d943b1295ec1&rf=rss Embrapa researcher Elibio Rech discusses the worldwide need for, regulation of & safety of GM crops, which meet 3 goals : increased quality, decreased pesticide spraying and lower costs. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Embrapa Elibio Rech regulation safety GM crops biotechnology genetically modified engineered Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:46:19 -0500 a140a6678bf8ff8bb0164812cb84d943b1295ec1 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=039f11458a9c1beb01b057fd09f508b03b382d0b&rf=rss Dietitian Mary Lee Chin discusses the process of food biotechnology and the recognition health professional organizations internationally have given to the safety and benefits of GM foods. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) food biotechnology safety nutrition production of food nutrients health American Dietetic Association American Medical Association World Health Organization advantages of transgenic food crops Mary Lee Chin GM food GMO genetically modified foods video podcast Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:27:09 -0400 039f11458a9c1beb01b057fd09f508b03b382d0b http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=c938d86d2e04cad5477fd48ae158bd4f701b2117&rf=rss Dr. Traore discusses the field trials and testing to evaluate the potential advantages of transgenic cotton crops for Burkina Faso and the safety of the resulting food and feed byproducts. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) advantages of transgenic cotton crops Ouola Traore Burkina Faso field trials safety evaluations conventional organic insecticide pesticides Bt gene Western Africa insect populations animal feed new technology in farming biotechnology GM cotton GMO genetically modified video podcast gm crop family farm Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:59:03 -0400 c938d86d2e04cad5477fd48ae158bd4f701b2117 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=6f2b20967cb7a4dbbbfd53b27de6dc3f088bbe1a&rf=rss 14 distinguished experts discuss the use of gentically modified food crops over the last decade including their proven safety, environmental benefits & contributions to 3rd-world farmers. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) experts genetically modified food crops safety of engineered crops food studies regulations advantages agriculture environment Luciana Di Ciero Klaus Ammann Ruth Oniango Per Pinstrup Andersen Dick Taverne Mary Lee Chin Roger Beachy biotechnology GM GMO video podcast gm crop crops transgenic Norman Borlaug Clive James, Francisco Aragao, Graham Brookes Ford Runge nobel laureate peace prize subsistence farming third world countries farmers environmental benefits Jeffrey Sahcs Francois Traore Laveesh Bhandari Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:55:22 -0400 6f2b20967cb7a4dbbbfd53b27de6dc3f088bbe1a http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=ebce38bfa6be70411a0105510e66c45b766b8b81&rf=rss Renowned plant pathologist Dr. Roger Beachy describes the research behind genetically engineered plants, the safey & benefits of GM foods, and potential benefits of traits in development. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) genetically engineered plants crops food foods plant pathologist Dr. Roger Beachy virus resistance GM food crop tomatoes research plant sciences proven safety benefits of biotechnology in agriculture genes drought tolerance vitamins genetic information plant breeding increasing yields reduce agriculture chimicals pesticides foods third world countries Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:25:00 -0400 ebce38bfa6be70411a0105510e66c45b766b8b81 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=8ec93a2805ee2ab2bd3c85bd3b5fbc9944bfdf1e&rf=rss Indian economist Dr Laveesh Bhandari discusses the impact of new technology in farming on farmily and community such as increased income, greater access to healthcare and better education. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) new technology in farming Dr. Laveesh Bhandari India Indian farmers biotechnology increased income healthcare access better education food agriculture GM cotton video podcast gm crop family farm Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:58:14 -0400 8ec93a2805ee2ab2bd3c85bd3b5fbc9944bfdf1e http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FRsupt206160&rf=rss The Honorable Ruth Oniang'o expresses an urgent need to provide African families - 50% to 75% of whom are engaged in & rely solely on agriculture - with access to food biotechnology crops. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) food biotechnology world hunger dr ruth oniang'o kenya africa GM crop biotechnology improved stable livelihood farming agriculture video podcast farm family genetically modified transgenic food insecurity technology small scale south africa Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:19:10 -0400 FRsupt206160 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=6b62a484fd5820bda5ac293b2775e52366587279&rf=rss Per Pinstrup-Andersen discusses the advantages of developing countries growing crops developed through genetic engineering to secure their food supply and alleviate hunger & malnutrition. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering food Dr. Per Pinstrup-Andersen World Food Prize Laureate genetically modified foods engineered food GM GMO video podcast transgenic hunger malnutrition solutions developing countries biotechnology agriculture Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:12:59 -0400 6b62a484fd5820bda5ac293b2775e52366587279 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142918&rf=rss Dr. Klaus Ammann, a professor of botany and former director of the botanical gardens in Bern, explains how plant biotechnology lessens the negative impact of agriculture on biodiversity. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Klaus Ammann, biodiversity, GM crops Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:28 -0400 FEEDROOM142918 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142917&rf=rss Dr. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate and leader of the Green Revolution, shares his views on the benefits and safety of GM crops to increase food production while preserving the environment. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Norman Borlaug, benefits of biotechnology, GM crops Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:26 -0400 FEEDROOM142917 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142915&rf=rss Graham Brookes, a UK ag economist, discusses the impact of GM crops on farm income and the environment since 1996, especially in reducing greenhouse gases and pesticide application. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Graham Brookes, UK, biotechnology, GM crops Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:24 -0400 FEEDROOM142915 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=a135f317a77b597f102f0b8470f39356c4902330&rf=rss Brazilian researcher Dr. Luciana Di Ciero describes the process used to test and evaluate GM foods and crops, and shares her confidence in the safety of biotech products available today. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:50:55 -0400 a135f317a77b597f102f0b8470f39356c4902330 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142913&rf=rss ISAAA Chairman Clive James summarizes the global status of GM crops -- highlighting results from 2005 as well as double-digit growth and benefits from the first decade of commercialization. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Clive James, GMO statistics, benefits, results Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:22 -0400 FEEDROOM142913 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142911&rf=rss Dr. C. Ford Runge, an agricultural economist focused on trade, discusses the growing role of plant biotechnology in the poorest developing countries as well as the global crop economy. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Ford Runge, pros of biotechnology, economics Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:21 -0400 FEEDROOM142911 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=9240d5a9eebbfa4fcfcebbafb05467a5aa6fa1f3&rf=rss About 1 billion people live in extreme poverty. Jeffrey Sachs - director of The Earth Institute and UN Millennium Project - describes how GM crops can help alleviate poverty and hunger. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Dr Jeffrey Sachs The Earth Institute Columbia University United Nations USA economist Africa poverty hunger alleviation Millennium Project ill health disease population pressures poor infrastructure health economic development drought resistant livelihood income subsistence agriculture farming farmers sustainable future genetically modified crops developing countries Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:02:54 -0500 9240d5a9eebbfa4fcfcebbafb05467a5aa6fa1f3 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142909&rf=rss Dick Taverne, Member, House of Lords, British Parliament, encourages skeptics to review research documenting the benefits and safety of biotechnology for both society and the environment. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Lord, Dick Taverne, benefits safety of biotechnology Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:19 -0400 FEEDROOM142909 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=722a47a4ed3732f454899e926dd5d8d4fe1fa863&rf=rss Since planting GM soy and corn crops, Argentine farmer Andres Madero has increased production, lowered costs and incorporated sustainable agriculture methods into his operation. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Andres Fernandez Madero, insecticides, sustainability, family farms, community sustainability, sustainable agriculture, developing countries, greenhouse gas, green house gas, greenhouse gas emissions, biotech news, genetically engineered food, genetically modified food, genetically modified crops, gm crops, gm, gmo, beneficial insects, importance of biodiversity, no till farming, subsistence farming, agriculture science, agriculture sustainable development, concepts of sustainability, environmental sustainability, global sustainability, improve sustainable agriculture, sustainable agriculture methods, sustainable agriculture policy, sustainable agriculture research, 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benefits of genetically engineered food, advantages of genetic engineering, benefits of genetic engineering of food, advantages of genetically modified organisms, are genetically modified foods safe, the advantages of genetically modified foods, the pros of genetically Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:24:42 -0400 722a47a4ed3732f454899e926dd5d8d4fe1fa863 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142867&rf=rss Three Argentine farmers -- Avellaneda, Madero and Tosar -- describe the impact biotechnology has had by improving the standard of living and giving them more free time to spend with family. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) benefits of GM crops, Argentina, Avellaneda, Madero, Tosar Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:13 -0400 FEEDROOM142867 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142944&rf=rss Argentine soy, corn and cotton grower Rodolfo Tosar believes GM is a pillar of change in his area -- decreasing hunger and improving the standard of living of farmers and farm workers. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Tosar, Argentina, GM, benefits of biotech Mon, 08 May 2006 17:25:43 -0400 FEEDROOM142944 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142869&rf=rss Johnny Avellaneda, an Argentine soy, corn and cotton farmer, believes the increase in yields from GM crops provides greater food security for humanity and great promise for the future. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Avellaneda, Argentina, GM crops, soy, corn, cotton Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:18 -0400 FEEDROOM142869 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=b9ce2c75099148d3c38d90a2cc0497f86a95841b&rf=rss Three farmers -- Newell, Tuck and Turner -- describe how biotechnology in Australia has delivered numerous benefits including a reduction in agricultural pesticide spraying in GM cotton. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) agriculture biotechnology australia, agricultural pesticides, gm cotton rob newell robert tuck betsy turner healthier crop reduce agricultural pesticide applications reduce plowing healthier eco-system increase beneficial insect populations bird populations bollworm infestations eliminate use of chemicals greater safety for farm workers wildlife sustainability of farm environmental benefits GM crops preserve land future of farming improved yields greater income promising future genetically modified food gm crops Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:07:45 -0400 b9ce2c75099148d3c38d90a2cc0497f86a95841b http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142873&rf=rss Paul Brimblecombe, an Australian farmer, explains how GM cotton enables him to more precisely and simply produce a healthier crop and create a healthier eco-system around his crop. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Brimblecombe, Australia, GM cotton, plant biotechnology Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:42 -0400 FEEDROOM142873 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=ffac165ef2dbed21dd67c966880be690ffcce90c&rf=rss Australian farmer Tom McKeon shares the benefits of GM cotton - a farming technology that helps his farm business through increased yields, less pesticide spraying and greater crop vigor. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) farming technology Australia biotechnology cotton farmer Tom McKeon agriculture GM cotton fields insect control weed control financial viability farm increased yields reduce pesticide use insecticide use improve crop vigor increase income video podcast gm crop crops insect resistant crops Bt cotton farm family reduce applications agricultural pesticides genetically modified food transgenic cotton Sun, 06 May 2007 18:20:30 -0400 ffac165ef2dbed21dd67c966880be690ffcce90c http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142871&rf=rss Rob Newell, Australian cotton farmer, credits reduced spraying, increases in beneficial insects, and growing bird populations for increasing his community's appreciation for biotechnology. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Newell, Australia, wildlife, biotechnology Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:40 -0400 FEEDROOM142871 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=83e30bf0747c00ce4c024aa04eeabd76571ca559&rf=rss Australian farmer Robert Tuck credits biotech cotton with raising the sustainability on his farm, benefiting the environment and increasing his available time to spend with family. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:27:53 -0400 83e30bf0747c00ce4c024aa04eeabd76571ca559 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=FEEDROOM142875&rf=rss GM cotton has enabled Australian Betsy Turner to eliminate the use of hard chemistry --- providing greater safety for farm workers and allowing more wildlife to live on their farm. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Turner, Australia, nature biotechnology, pesticides, wildlife Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:44 -0400 FEEDROOM142875 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=575486a013a1053051e4049dc981ed59022d22c3&rf=rss Brazilian farmer Waldir Mingotti discusses how the adoption of transgenic soybean crops simplified his farming operation and made it economically possible to continue farming. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) transgenic soybean crops direct planting soybeans genetically modified food crops economic advantages agriculture environment biotechnology GM GMO video podcast gm crop crops farmers benefits Brazil brazilian farmer herbicide soil preservation erosion Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:01:28 -0500 575486a013a1053051e4049dc981ed59022d22c3 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=b35817e446976e36732a3c7c24ed15c1fd17f00d&rf=rss Three Brazilian farmers -- Baggio, Mingotti and Mugnol -- describe how biotech has benefitted the environment, wildlife, and soil, while simplifying management and increasing productivity. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:22:34 -0400 b35817e446976e36732a3c7c24ed15c1fd17f00d http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=5c3a907a89b624fa0fb060e1395cf05443fb9adc&rf=rss Brazilian soybean farmer Armindo Mugnol describes how GMOs directly benefit the environment -- wildlife habitats are returning on farms and the elimination of plowing protects the soil. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) Mugnol, Brazil, soybeans, conservation tillage, wildlife, environment Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:32:34 -0400 5c3a907a89b624fa0fb060e1395cf05443fb9adc http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=670fc857269a2b910f68a398ceee52f8ca277370&rf=rss Brazilian farmer João Baggio discusses how the benefits of GM crop management - such as reduced chemical spraying and tillage - contribute to environmental sustainability on his farm. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) environmental sustainability gm crop crops management and sustainability biotechnology and brazil brazilian farmer Joao Baggio biotechnology herbicide tolerant crops soybeans Roundup Ready soybeans technology improve your quality of life farm family save natural resources produce more use less land feed more people soy small farms reduce costs reduce herbicide applications soil environmentally m inded reduction in the use of pesticides agriculture biotechnology agricultural pesticides gm soybeans improve production reduce costs new technologies earn more produce more environmental benefits GM crops genetically modified food gm crops Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:26:11 -0500 670fc857269a2b910f68a398ceee52f8ca277370 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=6765046a00636f153c6b634788b80c91e65bc309&rf=rss Three farmers - Issiaka, Soulama & Fofana - describe the challenges of growing cotton in West Africa and explain how farmers in Burkina Faso can benefit from insect protected GM cotton. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) quality of life Burkina Faso food agriculture GM cotton fields burkinable farmer Ouoba Issiaka Arzouma Soulama Tahirou Fofana subsistence farming environmental health benefits pests spraying famine misfortune biotechnology increase income sustainable agriculture video podcast gm crop crops management and sustainability biotechnology and burkina faso insect resistant crops Bt cotton farm family feed more people small farms reduce costs reduce insecticide applications reduction in the use of pesticides agriculture biotechnology agricultural pesticides gm cotton improve production reduce costs new technologies earn more produce more environmental benefits GM crops genetically modified food gm crops transgenic cotton increased income save money children school village Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:02:24 -0500 6765046a00636f153c6b634788b80c91e65bc309 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=f1b912023322e2af17061dffc4a0f3421aabc208&rf=rss Ouoba Issiaka, a cotton farmer in Burkina Faso (West Africa), soon hopes to grow insect-protected GM cotton to increase his yields and generate income to benefit his family and village. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) quality of life Burkina Faso food agriculture GM cotton fields burkinable farmer Ouoba Issiaka biotechnology increase income sustainable agriculture video podcast gm crop crops management and sustainability biotechnology and burkina faso insect resistant crops Bt cotton farm family feed more people small farms reduce costs reduce insecticide applications reduction in the use of pesticides agriculture biotechnology agricultural pesticides gm cotton improve production reduce costs new technologies earn more produce more environmental benefits GM crops genetically modified food gm crops transgenic cotton increased income save money children school village Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:43:58 -0500 f1b912023322e2af17061dffc4a0f3421aabc208 http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=7100a279a77c05ee54a9cbb10216972b66f2ee7e&rf=rss Canadian Farmer Fred Meister plants 100% of his canola crop to GM varieties due to on-farm environmental benefits including fewer herbicide applications, less tillage and reduced erosion. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) genetically modified canola herbicide tolerant canola GM crops foods food use video podcast Canada farmer farming environment benefits herbicide tillage erosion Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:20:40 -0400 7100a279a77c05ee54a9cbb10216972b66f2ee7e http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com?fr_story=ca65dbb5d62e60b364e7f15ceced4eeb682bbbf4&rf=rss Three farmers describe the environmental and production benefits of biotechnology in a short growing season in Canada and its potential to keep agriculture sustainable in the future. feedsupport@feedroom.com (Feed Support) agriculture biotechnology in canada, biotechnology and canada, art enns lorne hamblin jeff hoiness GM canola environmental benefits GM crops foreign markets future of agriculture biotechnology in canada biotech canola seeds reduce pesticide applications control weeds preserve land future of farming soybeans improved yields greater income promising future produciton benefits short growing season keep agriculture sustainable genetically modified food gm crops Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:21:02 -0400 ca65dbb5d62e60b364e7f15ceced4eeb682bbbf4