Genetically modified foods - techniques
Foods can be genetically modified and are called GM foods. Techniques include introducing the desired genes via benign bacterial or viral infection (bacterial carriers) and 'pasting' the genes onto the target cell's DNA (gene splicing). Another ... [... more]
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HortNews - Sterilisation Of Kerikeri GM Site Off
HortResearch plans to sterilise the site of genetically modified tamarillo trials at Kerikeri are on hold. WHANGAREI 25/10/2001 - HortResearch plans to sterilise the site of genetically modified tamarillo trials at Kerikeri are on hold. The ... [... more]
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Genetically modified foods
Foods can be genetically modified and are known as GM foods. Foods that have been genetically modified in some countries include maize, soybean, oilseed rape (canola), chicory, squash and potato. Advantages of GM foods may include greater ... [... more]
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Organic food
Organic farming is the production of food without the use of synthetic chemicals or genetically modified components. Organic foods are not necessarily completely chemical free, but the pesticide residues are considerably lower than those found in ... [... more]
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HortNews - GM Food Labelling In A Year - Minister
Mandatory labelling of genetically modified (GM) food containing foreign DNA or protein will come into force a year from today, Health Minister Annette King said. WELLINGTON 8/12/2000 - Mandatory labelling of genetically modified (GM) food ... [... more]
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HortNews - AgResearch Expresses Concerns On GM Moratorium
Science research company AgResearch today joined other industry groups in expressing "grave concerns" the Government might move to halt all field trials and release of genetically modified organisms. WELLINGTON 19/9/2001 - Science research ... [... more]
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HortNews - Clark Not Told Of US Objections To GMO Stance
Prime Minister Helen Clark was given no indication while visiting the United States that a free trade agreement with them was being thwarted by our moratorium on genetically modified organisms. WELLINGTON 17/4/2002 - Prime Minister Helen Clark ... [... more]
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HortNews - ANZFA Backs GM Corn And Beetroot
New Zealand and Australia's food safety watchdog has backed the sale of genetically modified (GM) corn and sugar beet to consumers. CANBERRA 8/3/2001 - New Zealand and Australia's food safety watchdog has backed the sale of genetically modified ... [... more]
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HortNews - Britain Gives A Conditional Thumbs-Up To GM Maize
Defying widespread public concern, the British government said today it would for the first time allow a genetically modified (GM) crop to be grown commercially, but under strict conditions. LONDON 9/03/2004 - Defying widespread public concern, ... [... more]
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HortNews - Biggest Study Of GMO Finds Impact On Birds, Bees
The world's biggest study to date on the impact of genetically modified (GMO) crops on wildlife found birds and bees are more likely to thrive in fields of natural rapeseed than GMO seed, scientists said. LONDON 22/03/2005 - The world's biggest ... [... more]
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HortNews - Major UK Study Sees Little Harm In GMO Crops
A fresh row over genetically modified (GMO) crops brewed in Britain on Monday after a major government and industry-backed study found no evidence they harmed the environment. LONDON, 29/11/2004 - A fresh row over genetically modified (GMO) crops ... [... more]
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HortNews - EU Headed For Another Row With US Over GMO Foods
The EU and the United States looks headed for another tangle over genetically modified foods as EU food safety experts consider banning US maize feed and grains that may be tainted by an illegal GMO. BRUSSELS 18/04/2005 - The EU and the United ... [... more]
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