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Biotechnology News Releases

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Please click on a link below to view the corresponding biotechnology news release from the Conversations about Plant Biotechnology Web site.

December
December 10, 2007 
Experts Agree on Need For Genetically Modified Crops in Developing Countries
Technology Benefits Both Large- and Small-Scale Farmers
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November
November 05, 2007 
Fourteen Global Experts Comment on the Safety and Use of Genetically Modified Food Crops
Online Video Captures Support for Contributions to the Environment and Third-World Farmers
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October
October 08, 2007 
Renowned Plant Pathologist Discusses Current and Future Benefits of Genetically Engineered Plants
Online Video and Podcast with Dr. Roger Beachy Available Today
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September
September 24, 2007 
Bt Cotton Crops Benefit Farmers in India
Yields Increase, Pesticide Applications Decrease and Financial Well-Being Improves
September 04, 2007 
Transgenic Cotton Crops in Mexico Benefit Farmers
Domínguez Arreola Cites Increased Insect Control, Fewer Pesticide Applications
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August
August 06, 2007 
Production of Bt Cotton in India Leads to Significant Benefits
Economist Dr. Laveesh Bhandari Cites Increased Income, Greater Access to Health Care and Better Education as Leading Benefits for Indian Farmers and Communities
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July
July 23, 2007 
Oniang'o Sees Urgent Need For Food Biotechnology in Africa
Biotechnology Can Help Small-Scale Farmers Increase Food Production and Alleviate Hunger
July 09, 2007 
Benefits Of GM Corn Include Improved Livelihood For Farm Families
Filipino Farmer Seferino Cosme Shares His Experience with Bt Corn
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June
June 19, 2007 
GM Crops Can Contribute to Increased Food Production and Reduced Hunger
Renowned Agricultural Economist Dr. Per Pinstrup-Andersen Discusses Benefits of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture for Developing Countries
June 04, 2007 
Experts Express Confidence in the Safety of Genetically Modified Foods
Proven 10-Year History of Safe Use Supports Conclusion the Regulatory Process Has Been Successful
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May
May 07, 2007 
Biotech Cotton Contributes To Economic And Environmental Sustainbility Of Australian Cotton Industry
Cotton Farmer McKeon Comments on Benefits of Farming Technology in New Online Video
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April
April 16, 2007 
Genetically Modified Crops Represent a Key Solution to Ending Extreme Poverty
Renowned International Economist Dr. Jeffrey Sachs Supports Expanded Use of Plant Biotechnology
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March
March 27, 2007 
U.S. Farmer Cites Pros of Growing Genetically Modified Food Crops
Leading Benefits Include Increased Productivity and the Improved Environmental Sustainability of His Farm
March 06, 2007 
Farmers in Burkina Faso in Western Africa Desire Access to GM Cotton
Online Videos Capture West African Farmers' Comments on the Need for Improved Insect Control and Increased Yields
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February
February 19, 2007 
GM Crops Impact Environmenal Sustainability of Brazilian Farm
Adoption of No Till Farming Helps Baggio Protect Soil Resources
February 06, 2007 
Bt Cotton Enables Mexican Farmers to Successfully Fight Pest Plagues
New Online Videos Feature Farmers' Experiences from Adoption of Biotechnology in Mexico
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January
January 08, 2007 
Transgenic Corn Provides Economic And Environmental Benefits To Spanish Farmers
Arazo Cites Better Yields with Fewer Pesticide Applications
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