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Scientists develop crop for livestock in dry climates

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the University of Liverpool are working with international partners to develop new forage crop for the hot and dry climate of regions such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Fertilizer wastage costs China 52 million tons of grain

If China could divide its available fertilizers better among its provinces, it could produce 52 million tons more grain. This would enable China to tackle its growing demand for food and animal feed within its own borders.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Greeks mobilise to protect endangered seeds

The remote valley of Mesohori in northeastern Greece seems an unusual choice for a stand against genetically modified crop conglomerates who are knocking on Europe's door.

Biology / Other

created May 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

EU agrees to allow traces of GM crops in EU animal feed

Crops containing tiny traces of genetically modified produce will be allowed to enter the European food chain for the first time under plans approved by EU governments Tuesday and attacked by environmental ...

Biology / Other

created Feb 22, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Germany's top court upholds restrictive GM crops law

Germany's top court on Wednesday upheld a two-year-old law placing sharp restrictions on the use of genetically modified crops, saying it protected the public from the risks of the technology.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Nov 24, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 13

Sorghum feeds Africa, proves important for U.S. as well

(PhysOrg.com) -- Sorghum, a main food crop in many African nations and the second most important animal feed crop in the United States, has the potential for expanded food and fuel uses both here and abroad, said a Purdue ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0