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USDA APHIS Deregulates GE Insect Resistant Corn |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has deregulated genetically engineered MON 95379 corn. This corn, developed by Bayer U.S. -Crop Science (Bayer), is resistant to feeding damage caused by certain pests, including fall armyworm, sugarcane borer, and corn earworm.
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Bangladeshi Farmers Gain Higher Yields and Profits from Bt Brinjal |
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A new study has confirmed that cultivating Bt brinjal significantly increases yield, farm profits, and reduces pesticide costs for farmers in Pabna District, Bangladesh. The findings of the study highlight both economic and environmental benefits and emphasize Bt brinjal's potential to support sustainable agriculture in the country.
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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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