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12 Jan Contribution of Agricultural Biotechnology to Food Security in Canada

Posted at 22:46h in Agronomy

An evaluation of the contribution of agricultural biotechnology and technological innovation to food security in Canada showed these innovations significantly reduce production costs and enhance food security in Canada. Technological improvements may stabilize farm-level production costs, however retail food prices continue to be impacted more...

17 Jul GM biotechnology makes significant contributions to crop production and the environment

Posted at 21:43h in Agronomy

Research by PG Economics Limited, a United Kingdom advisory and consultancy firm, found that genetically modified (GM) crops have increased global food, feed and fibre production by nearly 1 billion tonnes (1996-2020). At the same time, the technology helped farmers reduce the environmental footprint associated...