ISAAA Inc., in partnership with 2Blades, released a Pocket K titled Rust-Resistant Soy for Africa, which is now available for free download from the ISAAA website.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has granted Amfora, Inc. an exemption for its gene-edited, ultra-high protein soybeans. Amfora's gene-edited soybeans are not subject to the regulations in 7 CFR Part 340 and can be marketed without undergoing further review by the USDA.
A paper published in the Journal of Biotechnology highlights the need for combined organic farming techniques and modern biotechnology to meet increasing global food demands. The paper suggests neither method can address future food production challenges in isolation.
“What can be done to increase acceptance of safe and nutritious foods as the population increases, land for cultivation is reduced and energy costs soar?”
