Trends in Global Approvals of Biotech Crops (1992–2014) |
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With the increasing number of genetically modified (GM) crops, approval of these technologies may vary depending on the needs, demand, and trade interest. ISAAA established the GM Approval Database to document approvals of biotech crops. Based on the approval documents, ISAAA conducted a study on the trends and factors that affect GM approvals in the last 23 years (1992-2014). The study also provides the rationale for factors affecting approvals, and their implications in GM crop adoption. The results of the study are published in GM Crops and Food.
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India's PM Modi Calls for Second Green Revolution |
 India's Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi calls for a second Green Revolution, saying it should start immediately as Indian agriculture has been lagging in several areas including inputs, irrigation, value addition and market linkages. The Prime Minister said his government is committed to modernizing the sector and making it more productive. He also emphasized the need in using the scientific method for farming to increase productivity.
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A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact
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| A monthly update on gene drive research and development provided by ISAAA in collaboration with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research |
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the soybean event GMB 151 for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
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| Biotech Updates is a weekly newsletter of ISAAA, a not-for-profit organization. It is distributed for free to over 22,000 subscribers worldwide to inform them about the key developments in biosciences, especially in biotechnology. Your support will help us in our mission to feed the world with knowledge. You can help by donating as little as $10. |
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The Agricultural Outlook 2015-2024 report was released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The report contains an annual assessment of prospects for the coming decade of national, regional, and global agricultural commodity markets.
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has ordered a review of the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology. The Framework, issued in 1986 and updated in 1992, outlined a comprehensive Federal regulatory policy for ensuring the safety of 
