Instead of paving the way for GM crops to be grown in England, David Miliband must take on board the thousands of responses rejecting the Government's GM contamination plans and put in place policies that protect GM free food and truly promote his vision of sustainable farming. Instead of paving the way for GM crops to be grown in England, David Miliband must take on board the thousands of responses rejecting the Government's GM contamination plans and put in place policies that protect GM...

The issue of GE crops is highly controversial and there is much evidence present about the adverse effects of GE crops on farming and other eco-systems, in addition to potential impacts on human health too, from across the world. Panchayats Can Deny Permission For Field Trials Of GM crops By Kavitha Kuruganti. The hasty thrusting of GM crops on Indian farmers, especially in the context of safer and affordable alternatives being practiced by thousands of farmers, raises questions about the...

In an attempt to break the deadlock, diplomats chairing the WTO negotiations floated detailed texts spelling out ranges of cuts for farm subsidies and a formula for import tariff cuts for agricultural and industrial goods. GENEVA (Reuters) - Mediators at the World Trade Organisation made a bid to salvage a global free trade deal on Tuesday by proposing compromises to overcome impasses in the key areas of agriculture and industrial goods. The proposals are seen as possibly the last chance...

Poor weather and a locust plague has caused a 30 percent decline in crop production in East Timor, leaving a fifth of its population vulnerable to food shortages. East Timor's farmers depend on traditional agriculture for their food, mainly rice and corn. Sika and Siska were not born prematurely and yet between them the twins weigh a little over four kilograms (nine pounds), a testament to food shortages gripping impoverished East Timor. This leaves "one fifth of the population, or more...

We'll also provide you with a recipe or two for preparing the many fruits and vegetables that can be found at markets throughout the summer. If you are a patron of local farmers' markets, you know to buy it when you see it because before long it will be gone. Here are two recipes for items you should find at markets this week -- peas, which are near the end of their season, and Swiss chard, which is plentiful. We'll tell you what you can expect to find at the market each week, what's the...

About 170,000 toothpaste products imported from China have been recalled nationwide by a Florida based company because they may contain a poisonous chemical. Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Kipp Brothers at (800) 428-1153 for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. The company is now recalling products that possibly came in contact with other products that were tainted with Melamine. People who have an allergy or severe...