Undoubtedly, climate change is set to increase concerns regarding food security around the world. Worsening weather conditions and changing weather patterns should push us to maximize all avenues in mitigating…
Researchers Eloisa Vendemiatti and Vagner Benedito observing tomato plants at the West Virginia University Greenhouse Credits: WVNews, WVU Photo According to 2018 figures, the total global production of tomatoes stands…
Published on July 23, 2021 | Star Digital Report, The Daily Star The Department of Agriculture in Philippines has approved the release of Vitamin A-enriched “Golden Rice”, clearing the way…
Published on July 24, 2021 | Che Palicte, Philippines News Agency DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday approved the use of the Bt eggplant for direct use…
Published on July 24, 2021 | FE Online Report, The Financial Express The Philippines has approved the release of vitamin A enriched golden rice, paving the way for it to…
Published on July 24, 2021 | Lyn Resurreccion, Business Mirror In a landmark step for biosafety regulatory processes in the Philippines, the government approved Golden Rice for commercial planting, and…
Published on July 24, 2021 | Catherine Talavera, The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines became the world’s first country yesterday to approve the commercial production of genetically modified…
Published on July 23, 2021 | ISAAA Manila, Philippines — After rigorous biosafety assessment pursuant to the DOST-DA-DENR-DOH-DILG Joint Department Circular (JDC) No. 1, Series of 2016, the Philippine Department…
Published on July 24, 2021 | Agence-France-Presse, Manila Bulletin The Philippines became the world’s first country Friday (July 23) to approve the commercial production of genetically modified (GM) ”golden rice”…