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EFSA: Category 1 NGT Plants Equivalent to Conventional Breeding
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that Category 1 NGT (new genomic techniques) plants present no additional hazards compared to those produced through conventional breeding.

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PH Agribusiness Reps Discuss Role of Biotech in Food Security
Key players from the Philippine agribusiness and biotechnology sectors gathered for a meeting at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Philippines to tackle biotechnology. The event, titled From Farm to Table: A Look into Biotech Crops' Role in Food Security, aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of genetic modification, encourage technological development, and promote science-based policy discussions. Over 30 participants joined the meeting held on October 4, 2024 at the AmCham Robert Sears Hall in Makati City.

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ISAAA Inc. Provides Collective Learning Space for Product Stewardship Discussions
Over 100 participants representing farmers, regulators, policy experts, researchers, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and industry players shared a fruitful discussion on the product stewardship of biotech crops in the Philippines during the multi-stakeholder forum. The event, titled Responsible Innovation: Ensuring Product Stewardship in Crop Biotech, was held on October 8, 2024, at the Vivere Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

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EU Researchers and Farmers Call on Members of Parliament to Embrace NGTs
A new video released by the American Seed Trade Association features experts from across the agricultural supply chain on the transformative potential of new genomic techniques (NGTs). The experts said that Members of the European Union Parliament (MEPs) need to act and embrace NGTs for the good of European farmers, global food systems, and the planet.

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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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