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High-Zinc Rice Achieves High Yield in Ilocos Norte Pilot in the Philippines |
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The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) has announced a successful pilot harvest of Malusog Rice, commonly known as Golden Rice, in Ilocos Norte. The beta-carotene-enriched variety achieved impressive high yields during local field trials, proving its capability to match or exceed the performance of conventional inbred rice varieties. This agricultural milestone marks a major step forward for the region's efforts to ensure local food supply stability.
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EFSA Proposes Streamlined Risk Assessment for Stacked GM Crops |
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The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) has released a new scientific opinion that could significantly streamline the approval process for certain genetically modified (GM) crops. Published in the EFSA Journal, the paper addresses the food and feed risk assessment of GM plants containing stacked transformation events, crops created by conventionally crossing multiple independently modified plant lines to combine traits like pest resistance and herbicide tolerance.
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Camp Helix Strengthens Interest in Agri-biotech Among SHS Learners and Teachers |
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ISAAA Inc. organized a two-day event titled Camp Helix: Agbiotech Boot Camp for SHS Learners and Teachers on July 15-16, 2026, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Department of Agriculture-Crop Biotechnology Center (DA-CBC), PhilRice, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Thirty-five (35) participants from San Jose City National High School-Senior High School, San Sebastian School Incorporated, and Sto. Domingo National Trade School have participated in the boot camp, providing an immersive learning activity to spark curiosity and strengthen competencies in agriculture and biotechnology.
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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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