Majority unconcerned by discovery of GM corn
Two thirds of New Zealanders surveyed by UMR Research as part of their July Omnibus Opinion poll think the discovery of
some GM corn grown near Gisborne is a minor matter and no threat to the country’... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4385
Canola decision could face legal challenge
Plans to commercially grow genetically-modified (GM) canola could face a legal challenge from farmers who fear the move
will shut Australia out of key markets. The Network of Concerned Farmers is ... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4384
NZ and Oz race to find beef like butter
New Zealand and Australia are racing to find meat tenderness genes, which could make chewy beef a thing of the past, and
give beef exports a boost.Dr Neil Clarke, Meat New Zealand's General Manage... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4383
GM cotton uses 80% less pesticide
The annual research review by the Australian Cotton Co-operative Research Centre has revealed major progress by the
cotton industry in reducing the volume of chemicals applied to crops to arrest insec... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4381