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According to my observation, small farm holders think genetically modified crops are not safe. They need to be addressed via awareness activities with some education. I have learned this because of my organizational awareness activities and believe that Bayer adhere to it's strict regulations and also the regulations set by the regulatory bodies globally as it does in pharma and family planning. One can learn more by following http://spr.ly/60425ofJo #Bayer

Genetically modified maize (corn) is a genetically modified crop. Specific maize strains have been genetically engineered to express agriculturally-desirable traits, including resistance to pests and to herbicides. Maize strains with both traits are now in use in multiple countries. GM maize has also caused controversy with respect to possible health effects, impact on other insects and impact on other plants via gene flow. One strain, called Starlink, was approved only for animal feed in the US but was found in food, leading to a series of recalls starting in 2000. ***@Source: wikipidea -Over 7,000 years, corn has been manipulated and altered—starting with simple domestication and evolving into today’s genetically modified organism (GMO). - 7,000 years ago, corn’s ancestor, teosinte, was a wild, natural plant with small kernels and a hard shell. - Early farmers selected seeds from plants that thrived naturally, creating larger, more edible kernels. - Centuries of selective breeding refined corn into a staple crop. - Then came the rise of modern plant breeding and genetic engineering in 1947. Scientists began altering the DNA of corn to maximize yields, resist pests, and survive herbicides, often at the expense of biodiversity, soil health, and our well-being. Today, GMO corn dominates the market, designed not just for food but for industrial uses, animal feed, and processed products. **Source: Credit to the rightful owner. Regards, mansuj farms Nigeria #mansujfarms #SustainableAgriculture

Cibus, Inc. has confirmed a significant milestone: its next-generation HT2 trait has shown increased herbicide tolerance in canola, demonstrating promising results in greenhouse testing. This breakthrough will allow for expanded field trials in 2025, marking another step forward in Cibus’ mission to deliver enhanced, multi-crop herbicide-resistant traits through advanced gene editing. As many conventional herbicides lose effectiveness against resistant weeds, the HT2 trait offers a novel solution for canola and potentially other crops like soybeans. By reducing the need for multiple applications and providing farmers with more weed control options, HT2 aims to boost productivity while lessening environmental impact. “Our team’s detailed biochemical understanding of how plants tolerate herbicide has led to this exciting novel result,” shared Greg Gocal, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Cibus. 🔗For more info: https://ow.ly/WBIU50U0OCt #Agribusiness #Herbicides #Agrochemicals #PlantHealth #WeedControl

🌾 Cibus, Inc., a leader in agricultural technology, has achieved a breakthrough in developing durable resistance traits against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, a devastating fungal pathogen in Canola. 💡 According to Greg Gocal, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, “Cibus’ technology accelerates trait development to meet critical agricultural needs. While focused on Canola, these advancements hold potential for crops like Soybean, where Sclerotinia significantly impacts yields.” 🎯 Sclerotinia affects up to 30% of Canola fields annually, causing yield losses of 7-15% and as much as 50% in infected plants. This innovation could transform how growers manage White Mold, reducing reliance on external inputs and improving crop resilience. 🔗 For more information: https://ow.ly/MlEE50U9nLF What role do you see gene editing playing in the future of crop protection? Join the conversation below! #GeneEditing #Agritech #Agribusiness #DigitalFarming #Agrochemicals #CropProtection #Sustainability

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞, 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, https://lnkd.in/gNGdeWmT 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 12.70% 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒅 𝒐𝒇 2024 𝒕𝒐 2030 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑼𝑺𝑫 8.9 𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 2030. The #BiotechnologicalBreedingMarket involves the use of advanced genetic techniques, such as gene editing and molecular markers, to develop improved plant and animal breeds. This market focuses on enhancing traits like yield, disease resistance, and climate adaptability for sustainable agriculture. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲, • Hybrid Breeding • Molecular Breeding • Genetic Engineering • Genome Editing 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, • Cereals • Fruits & Vegetables • Oilseeds & Pulses • Others 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 Bayer Syngenta KWS Group Corteva Agriscience LIMAGRAIN DLF Seeds Ltd Bioceres Crop Solutions UPL Hefei Fengle Seed.Co., Ltd Winall Hi-Tech Seed Co., Ltd. SHENNONG Technology co., ltd. 𝗘𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, https://lnkd.in/gA7RWGq7 Market intelliX #BiotechBreeding #AgriBiotechnology #GeneticEngineering #CropScience #SustainableAgriculture #PlantGenetics #GeneEditing #SustainableFarming #BioBreeding #SmartFarming #FutureOfFarming #ClimateResilientCrops #AgriInnovation #FoodSecurity #CropImprovement #PrecisionAgriculture

Genetically modified maize (corn) is a genetically modified crop. Specific maize strains have been genetically engineered to express agriculturally-desirable traits, including resistance to pests and to herbicides. Maize strains with both traits are now in use in multiple countries. GM maize has also caused controversy with respect to possible health effects, impact on other insects and impact on other plants via gene flow. One strain, called Starlink, was approved only for animal feed in the US but was found in food, leading to a series of recalls starting in 2000. ***@Source: wikipidea -Over 7,000 years, corn has been manipulated and altered—starting with simple domestication and evolving into today’s genetically modified organism (GMO). - 7,000 years ago, corn’s ancestor, teosinte, was a wild, natural plant with small kernels and a hard shell. - Early farmers selected seeds from plants that thrived naturally, creating larger, more edible kernels. - Centuries of selective breeding refined corn into a staple crop. - Then came the rise of modern plant breeding and genetic engineering in 1947. Scientists began altering the DNA of corn to maximize yields, resist pests, and survive herbicides, often at the expense of biodiversity, soil health, and our well-being. Today, GMO corn dominates the market, designed not just for food but for industrial uses, animal feed, and processed products.

Trends in PIP Development and Regulation The first GM crops expressing PIPs were reported in 1987,  about a decade and a half after the advent of genetic engineering . These “Bt crops” contain one or more gene sequences from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that code for insecticidal Cry proteins (also called “Bt toxins”), (16) which are typically 63–68 kDa in size.  The insecticidal mode of action and structure-dependent classification of Cry proteins is described in Box . Since 1995, several Bt crops (predominantly cotton and maize) have been registered. Many Bt crops now express multiple “stacked” traits, including two or more Cry proteins  or Cry protein(s) alongside other features (e.g., resistance to the herbicide glyphosate). (26) In 2016, 23.1 million hectares of Bt crops and 75.4 million hectares of stacked crops containing insecticidal and herbicide resistance traits were planted worldwide, together comprising almost half of the global area planted with cotton or maize. Adoption of GM crops expressing PIPs has largely occurred in the Americas, Asia, Australia, and, to a lesser extent, parts of Africa, while the use of GM crops expressing PIPs is restricted in Europe.

National Policy on Genetically Modified crops': A breakdown of Justice Karol's opinion upholding conditional approval to GM Mustard cultivation by Centre #SupremeCourt #GeneticallyModifiedcrops #GMmustard #NationalPolicyonGMcrops #legalnews #legalknowledge #legalupdates #lawstudent #legalresearch #legalstudies

#PIDE Monograph on “Evaluation of Seed Industry: Way Forward” By: Abedullah, Muhammad Faisal Ali #PIDE Genetically pure and high-quality seeds are crucial for achieving high productivity in the agriculture sector. However, the current regulatory processes involve numerous steps and engage multiple government departments, leading to significant delays and costs. This has adversely impacted the growth and potential benefits of both agriculture and the seed sector. With various stakeholders involved in seed business development and marketing, the sector is considered over-regulated. As a result, the private sector is hesitant to invest in Research and Development. In today's marketing landscape, a brand's reputation holds more value than approvals from the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department (FSC&RD). Despite the government's annual expenditure of over 800 million on FSC&RD, its certification does not hold market value. Link: https://lnkd.in/gMPpP5nh #PIDE_Monograph

China hopes GM crops will increase grain self-sufficiency The latest approvals are particularly notable in that they include a wheat type that has been gene edited to be resistant to the fungal disease powdery mildew. In only a few years China shifted from a cautious approach to GMOs to solid support, with potential implications for the country’s self-sufficiency and for global attitudes about the science. https://lnkd.in/ga6w4u26