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08 Sep 2008

  1. 100% of Canola Crop Planted with GM
    Canadian Farmer Fred Meister plants 100% of his canola crop to GM varieties due to on-farm environmental benefits including fewer herbicide applications, less tillage and reduced erosion.
    Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:20:40 EST

25 Jul 2008

  1. What's for Lunch?
    This video from IFIC is a humorous and entertaining look at the different ways food is grown -- including the advantages and disadvantages of organic and genetically modified foods.
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:22:15 EST

24 Jun 2008

  1. Sithole Sees Higher Yield and Income
    South African farmer Richard Sithole discusses his experience farming genetically modified Bt maize, including the positive impact on his family with greater funds for food and education.
    Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:28:27 EST

  2. The Safety of Food Biotechnology
    Dietitian Mary Lee Chin discusses the process of food biotechnology and the recognition health professional organizations internationally have given to the safety and benefits of GM foods.
    Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:27:09 EST

02 Jun 2008

  1. GM Cotton Research in Burkina Faso
    Dr. Traore discusses the field trials and testing to evaluate the potential advantages of transgenic cotton crops for Burkina Faso and the safety of the resulting food and feed byproducts.
    Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:59:03 EST

04 Apr 2008

  1. 2007 Facts & Statistics on GM Crops
    In 2007, 12 million farmers in 23 countries grew 282.4 million acres of GM crops. Clive James of ISAAA shares facts and stats from his global report on adoption & benefits of GM crops.
    Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:47:20 EST

25 Jan 2008

  1. Transgenic Soybeans Benefit Farmer
    Brazilian farmer Waldir Mingotti discusses how the adoption of transgenic soybean crops simplified his farming operation and made it economically possible to continue farming.
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:01:28 EST

30 Nov 2007

  1. GM Crops Benefit Subsistence Farmers
    Global experts discuss the need for expanded access to GM crops by subsistence farmers in developing countries. More than 9 million farmers in 11 developing countries currently grow GMOs.
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:38:32 EST

18 Oct 2007

  1. Experts Support Contributions of GMO
    14 distinguished experts discuss the use of gentically modified food crops over the last decade including their proven safety, environmental benefits & contributions to 3rd-world farmers.
    Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:55:22 EST

04 Oct 2007

  1. Value and Safety of GM Crops Proven
    Renowned plant pathologist Dr. Roger Beachy describes the research behind genetically engineered plants, the safey & benefits of GM foods, and potential benefits of traits in development.
    Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:25:00 EST

24 Sep 2007

  1. Bt Cotton Benefits Farmers in India
    Indian farmer Rajaram Murlidhar Lambe describes the benefits of Bt cotton crops on his farm including increased yields, decreased pesticide applications and improved financial well-being.
    Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:06:13 EST

31 Aug 2007

  1. Transgenic Crops Benefit Farmers
    Farmer and agronomist Javier Dominguez Arreola explains how transgenic crops have helped cotton growers improve production, harvesting and fiber quality -- also increasing their earnings.
    Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:42:58 EST

22 Jul 2007

  1. Oniang'o Sees GMOs Decreasing Hunger
    The Honorable Ruth Oniang'o expresses an urgent need to provide African families - 50% to 75% of whom are engaged in & rely solely on agriculture - with access to food biotechnology crops.
    Sun, 22 Jul 2007 07:19:10 EST

05 Jul 2007

  1. Greater Income, Improved Livelihood
    After 40 years of farming, Seferino Cosme describes the benefits he and his family have experienced since adopting GM corn, including greater income and an improvement in their livelihood.
    Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:57:58 EST

18 Jun 2007

  1. GMOs To Benefit Hungry, Malnourished
    Per Pinstrup-Andersen discusses the advantages of developing countries growing crops developed through genetic engineering to secure their food supply and alleviate hunger & malnutrition.
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:12:59 EST

30 May 2007

  1. Genetically Modified Foods Safe
    Renowned experts and farmers worldwide discuss the safety of genetically modified crops & foods - expressing confidence in rigorous science-based regulatory and non-regulatory assessments.
    Wed, 30 May 2007 14:46:58 EST

06 May 2007

  1. Farming Technology Benefits McKeon
    Australian farmer Tom McKeon shares the benefits of GM cotton - a farming technology that helps his farm business through increased yields, less pesticide spraying and greater crop vigor.
    Sun, 06 May 2007 17:20:30 EST

09 Apr 2007

  1. Impact of New Technology in Farming
    Indian economist Dr Laveesh Bhandari discusses the impact of new technology in farming on farmily and community such as increased income, greater access to healthcare and better education.
    Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:58:14 EST

26 Mar 2007

  1. Wanzek Cites Pros of GM Food Crops
    U.S. farmer Terry Wanzek discusses the risks of not moving forward with genetically modified food crops and the pros of GM such as increased productivity and environmental sustainability.
    Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:58:09 EST

05 Mar 2007

  1. GMO Trials Promising in West Africa
    Three farmers - Issiaka, Soulama & Fofana - describe the challenges of growing cotton in West Africa and explain how farmers in Burkina Faso can benefit from insect protected GM cotton.
    Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:02:24 EST

  2. Issiaka Wants Access to GMO Crops
    Ouoba Issiaka, a cotton farmer in Burkina Faso (West Africa), soon hopes to grow insect-protected GM cotton to increase his yields and generate income to benefit his family and village.
    Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:43:58 EST

15 Feb 2007

  1. Baggio Produces More Food per Acre
    Brazilian farmer João Baggio discusses how the benefits of GM crop management - such as reduced chemical spraying and tillage - contribute to environmental sustainability on his farm.
    Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:26:11 EST

05 Feb 2007

  1. Biotechnology Benefits Mexican Farms
    Three farmers -- Dominguez, Banman & Gutierrez -- describe how farmers in Mexico have embraced biotechnology due to insect control, lower costs and reduced use of pesticides in Bt cotton.
    Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:07:38 EST

  2. Ag Biotechnology Benefits Gutierrez
    Mexican farmer Jose Gutierrez discusses the numerous benefits he's experienced with biotechnology in Bt cotton crops such as increased production, economics, safety and quality of life.
    Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:06:23 EST

03 Jan 2007

  1. Transgenic Corn Helps Spanish Farmer
    Miguel Arazo explains how transgenic corn has improved his farm operation -- enabling him to eliminate crop loss due to insects such as the corn borer while reducing the use of pesticides.
    Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:57:13 EST

10 Dec 2006

  1. GM One Key to Ending Extreme Poverty
    About 1 billion people live in extreme poverty. Jeffrey Sachs - director of The Earth Institute and UN Millennium Project - describes how GM crops can help alleviate poverty and hunger.
    Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:02:54 EST

20 Nov 2006

  1. UK Farmers Need Access to GM Crops
    While GM crops are grown in parts of Europe, they are not grown commercially in the UK. UK farmer Bob Fiddaman discusses the benefits he saw in GMO research trials conducted on his farm.
    Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:13:20 EST

27 Oct 2006

  1. GM Crops Increase Efficiency
    Since planting GM soy and corn crops, Argentine farmer Andres Madero has increased production, lowered costs and incorporated sustainable agriculture methods into his operation.
    Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:24:42 EST

06 Oct 2006

  1. Hoiness Adopts No-Till Farming
    Canadian canola farmer Jeff Hoiness discusses the environmental benefits of genetically modified food crops, as well as his perspective on foreign markets and the future of GMOs in Canada.
    Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:40:47 EST

21 Sep 2006

  1. Pandit Benefits from GM Crops
    Indian farmer Eknath Pandit and his family are realizing benefits from GM cotton including lower expenses, good yield and quality, improved economics and a better quality of life.
    Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:17:45 EST

05 Sep 2006

  1. GM Crops and Food Safe for Use
    Brazilian researcher Dr. Luciana Di Ciero describes the process used to test and evaluate GM foods and crops, and shares her confidence in the safety of biotech products available today.
    Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:50:55 EST

12 Aug 2006

  1. On-farm Sustainability Raised
    Australian farmer Robert Tuck credits biotech cotton with raising the sustainability on his farm, benefiting the environment and increasing his available time to spend with family.
    Sat, 12 Aug 2006 19:27:53 EST

07 Jul 2006

  1. Reduced Plowing Good for Soil
    Four experts and seven farmers discuss how biotech crops help farmers globally eliminate plowing or tilling the soil -- thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, erosion and fuel use.
    Fri, 07 Jul 2006 17:00:18 EST

27 Jun 2006

  1. Hardwick Applies Less Pesticide
    US farmer Jay Hardwick shares how GM cotton, corn and soybeans contribute to the farm's success -- reducing costs and pesticides while making time to enjoy wildlife returning to the farm.
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:39:53 EST

  2. Biotech Benefits Environment
    Brazilian soybean farmer Armindo Mugnol describes how GMOs directly benefit the environment -- wildlife habitats are returning on farms and the elimination of plowing protects the soil.
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:32:34 EST

  3. Farmers Speak Out Globally
    This in-depth video provides personal experiences from more than 20 farmers worldwide who, one-on-one, share their opinions and perspectives about growing GM crops over the last 10 years.
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:28:52 EST

  4. Benefits for Soil and Wildlife
    Three Brazilian farmers -- Baggio, Mingotti and Mugnol -- describe how biotech has benefitted the environment, wildlife, and soil, while simplifying management and increasing productivity.
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:22:34 EST

23 Jun 2006

  1. GM Crops Benefit Gumede Family
    South African farmer Betheul Gumede describes how biotech cotton has made farming easier and improved his family's quality of life with increased income for their home, food and education.
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:49:01 EST

  2. GM Impacts Lives of Families
    Three South African farmers -- Gavino, Jele and Myeni -- describe the improvements they've been able to make for themselves and their kids since increasing their incomes through GM crops.
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:45:46 EST

  3. Spanish Farmers Value GM Crops
    Two Spanish farmers -- Lerín and Purroy -- share their experiences with biotech crops, crediting GM with better yields, cleaner grain, less worrying, and more free time to spend on family.
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:31:53 EST

  4. Standard of Living Improves
    Jesus Gavino, a corn grower from the Philippines, uses increased income from GM crops to improve his family's standard of living, while enjoying more free time with his wife and kids.
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:26:58 EST

  5. Biotechnology Aids Farmers in Canada
    Three farmers describe the environmental and production benefits of biotechnology in a short growing season in Canada and its potential to keep agriculture sustainable in the future.
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:21:02 EST

  6. Chemical Applications Decrease
    Three farmers -- Newell, Tuck and Turner -- describe how biotechnology in Australia has delivered numerous benefits including a reduction in agricultural pesticide spraying in GM cotton.
    Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:07:45 EST

08 May 2006

  1. GM Crops Benefit the Community
    Argentine soy, corn and cotton grower Rodolfo Tosar believes GM is a pillar of change in his area -- decreasing hunger and improving the standard of living of farmers and farm workers.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 16:25:43 EST

  2. GM Reduces Pesticide Application
    Since 1996, farmers have reduced pesticide applications by 172,000 metric tons as a direct result of biotech crops. Farmers from 8 countries discuss benefits within their own operations.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:01:13 EST

  3. Net Income $27 Billion Greater
    Since 1996, farmers have increased their net incomes by $27 billion growing biotech crops. Farmers from 8 countries discuss how GM crops have improved the economics of their operations.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:01:11 EST

  4. Health and Well-Being Improves
    Biotech benefits contribute to the health and well-being of farm families and their communities. Two experts and farmers from 8 countries discuss specific individual and societal impacts.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:01:09 EST

  5. The Benefits of Plant Biotech
    Farmers from 8 countries share personal experiences about the specific benefits plant biotechnology has delivered to their farming operations, families, communities and the environment.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:01:08 EST

  6. Biotech Real Help Says Ammann
    Dr. Klaus Ammann, a professor of botany and former director of the botanical gardens in Bern, explains how plant biotechnology lessens the negative impact of agriculture on biodiversity.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:00:28 EST

  7. Borlaug Notes Proven Success
    Dr. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate and leader of the Green Revolution, shares his views on the benefits and safety of GM crops to increase food production while preserving the environment.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:00:26 EST

  8. Brookes Quantifies Benefits
    Graham Brookes, a UK ag economist, discusses the impact of GM crops on farm income and the environment since 1996, especially in reducing greenhouse gases and pesticide application.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:00:24 EST

  9. 8.5 Million Farmers Grow GM
    ISAAA Chairman Clive James summarizes the global status of GM crops -- highlighting results from 2005 as well as double-digit growth and benefits from the first decade of commercialization.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:00:22 EST

  10. GM Advantages Inherent in Seed
    Dr. C. Ford Runge, an agricultural economist focused on trade, discusses the growing role of plant biotechnology in the poorest developing countries as well as the global crop economy.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:00:21 EST

  11. Good Research Is Good Research
    Dick Taverne, Member, House of Lords, British Parliament, encourages skeptics to review research documenting the benefits and safety of biotechnology for both society and the environment.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:00:19 EST

  12. GM Crops Benefit Soil Health
    US corn and soybean grower Gordon Wassenaar is excited about the numerous changes made possible by GM crops -- including the opportunity for third-world farmers to increase food production.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:59:49 EST

  13. Skogen Cites Advantages of GM
    Al Skogen, a US corn, wheat and soybean grower, explains how benefits such as food safety and minimum tillage make consumers and the environment the greatest benefactors of biotech crops.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:59:47 EST

  14. Biotech Good for His Farmland
    Paul Aasness, a US corn, soybean and wheat grower, explains how GM crops have significantly reduced pesticide spraying and increased beneficial insect and wildlife populations on his farm.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:59:45 EST

  15. Society and Environment Win
    Four farmers, Hardwick, Skogen, Wanzek and Wassenaar, describe how GM helps society and the environment by increasing food production and reducing tillage, pesticide and fuel consumption.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:59:44 EST

  16. Insect Control Increases Yield
    Elizabeth Jele, a South African farming a half hectare next to her home, describes how GM corn has changed her life, eliminating pesticide spraying and improving the future for her kids.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:58:57 EST

  17. Increased Income for Education
    As a single mom, school principal and South African farmer, Thandiwe Myeni shares how GM cotton has simplified farming, improved yield and helped her provide for her children's educations.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:58:55 EST

  18. Purroy's Confidence Increases
    Ismael Purroy, a corn grower from Spain, explains how biotech crops have eliminated damage from serious insect infestations and brought peace of mind and security to him and his family.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:57:48 EST

  19. Cleaner Grain, Better Quality
    Pedro Lerín, a Spanish corn grower, describes the significant advantages that plant biotechnology has brought to his business and family, including less worrying, peace and tranquility.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:57:45 EST

  20. Bernal Enjoys Greater Yields
    Filipino farmers Roman and Adelaida Bernal describe how GM corn improved their quality of life through less intense labor practices, increased yields and reduced pesticide applications.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:55:13 EST

  21. Due Reaps Numerous Benefits
    Filipino corn and rice farmer Jerry Due is excited about how biotech is benefiting the environment and increased yields of 20-30% are allowing him to save money for his son's education.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:55:12 EST

  22. Filipino Farmers Note Value
    Four Filipino farmers -- Bernal, Cosme, Due and Gavino -- describe how greater yields and increased income enable them to improve their livelihood and the livelihood of their families.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:55:10 EST

  23. Yields and Incomes Increase
    Keshavrao Pawar, an Indian cotton farmer, shares how insect control provided by GM cotton has improved his yields and income -- putting his family and the community on the path of progress.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:54:34 EST

  24. Patil Sees Local Need for GMOs
    Vitthal Patil, one of the largest Indian cotton producers and strong proponent of plant biotech for his farm and village, cites improvements in the ordinary farmer's standard of living.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:54:32 EST

  25. Greater Yields Increase Income
    Three Indian farmers -- Pawar, Patil and Pandit -- describe how increased yield from GM corn and cotton crops have brought increased income and greater success to their farms and families.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:54:30 EST

  26. Biotech Crops Deliver Results
    Canadian soybean and canola farmer Lorne Hamblin describes how GM crops provide more management choices -- resulting in improved yields, greater income and a more promising future.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:54:00 EST

  27. Crops More Efficient Says Enns
    Art Enns, a Canadian soybean and canola grower, believes current biotech benefits and future possibilities will help preserve the land and the future of farming for the next generations.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:53:57 EST

  28. Turner Applies Less Pesticide
    GM cotton has enabled Australian Betsy Turner to eliminate the use of hard chemistry --- providing greater safety for farm workers and allowing more wildlife to live on their farm.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:52:44 EST

  29. Better Weed and Insect Control
    Paul Brimblecombe, an Australian farmer, explains how GM cotton enables him to more precisely and simply produce a healthier crop and create a healthier eco-system around his crop.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:52:42 EST

  30. Newell Says GM Helps Nature
    Rob Newell, Australian cotton farmer, credits reduced spraying, increases in beneficial insects, and growing bird populations for increasing his community's appreciation for biotechnology.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:52:40 EST

  31. Yields Increase for Avellaneda
    Johnny Avellaneda, an Argentine soy, corn and cotton farmer, believes the increase in yields from GM crops provides greater food security for humanity and great promise for the future.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:52:18 EST

  32. Family and Community Benefits
    Three Argentine farmers -- Avellaneda, Madero and Tosar -- describe the impact biotechnology has had by improving the standard of living and giving them more free time to spend with family.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 14:52:13 EST

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