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Inequality and GM crops: a case-study of Bt cotton in India
AgBioForum, 2007Critics of genetically modified (GM) crops often contend that their introduction enhances the gap between rich and poor farmers, as the former group are in the best position to afford the expensive seed as well as provide other inputs such as fertilizer and irrigation. The research reported in this paper explores thisDocumentLivestock breeding in the hands of corporations
GRAIN, 2008This paper explores developments in the global livestock industry and their impact on smallholder farmers and the environment in developing countries. In particular, it considers the effect of free trade agreements, government policy, industrial companies and the technological revolution in fields like genetics.DocumentContract farming in the world’s poultry industry
GRAIN, 2008This paper examines contract farming in the poultry sectors of Brazil and Thailand. It explores the benefits and problems that small farmers face as a result of large company control over the poultry industry. The authors also discuss the environmental impact of increased meat production.DocumentSocio-economic and political concerns for GM foods and biotechnology adoption in the Philippines
AgBioForum, 2008This paper assesses the political and socio-economic concerns surrounding GM foods and bio-technology in the Philippines. It particularly focuses on past experiences and looking at what the future holds for GM in the country.DocumentBiofortified crops and biotechnology: a political economy landscape for India
AgBioForum, 2008This paper assesses the political receptivity to bio-fortification in India, especially when it involves genetic engineering. The paper draws on an understanding of political economy of pro-poor policies as well as the political responses to Bt cotton - the only GM crop that has received regulatory approval.DocumentPatterns of political response to biofortified varieties of crops produced with different breeding techniques and agronomic traits
AgBioForum, 2008This paper examines the political response to two crops that were nutritionally enhanced through conventional breeding - Quality Protein Maize (QPM) and orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. It also looks at the political response to other food crops - maize, potato, and papaya ,as well as biofortified Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) rice, potatoes, cassava, and sorghum.DocumentBiofortified food crops: progress and prospects in developing countries: patterns of political support and pathways to final impact
AgBioForum, 2008This document presents a hypothetical scheme for predicting which bio-fortified food technologies will enjoy greatest political support or opposition and from which actors on the political landscape. It also examines the likely consequences of bio-fortified food crops in terms of actual nutritional impact.DocumentBiofortified foods and crops in West Africa: Mali and Burkina Faso
AgBioForum, 2008This article examines the political landscape for the introduction of bio-fortified crops in west Africa. Focusing on Burkina Faso and Mali, it analyses the current state of bio-safety legislation and the political debates regarding genetically modified (GM) crops.DocumentGMOs in Africa: food and agriculture: 2007 status report.
African Centre for Biosafety, 2007This booklet outlines recent key trends, developments and actors in the debate on genetic engineering (GE) in food and agriculture in Africa. It also highlights a number of the key talking points including the harmonisation of bio-safety legislation, the new green revolution in Africa, and genetic diversity.