15 May 2009

1. What is GMOs Impact on Biodiversity?
   11 farmers & experts from around the world discuss the documented and proven ability of GM crops to limit agriculture's impact on biodiversity, specifically on-farm ecosystems & habitats.
   Fri, 15 May 2009 16:53:05 -0400
   
   
2. Experts Support Contributions of GMO
   14 distinguished experts discuss the use of gentically modified food crops over the last decade including their proven safety, environmental benefits & contributions to 3rd-world farmers.
   Fri, 15 May 2009 16:49:36 -0400
   
   
3. Reduced Plowing Good for Soil
   Four experts and seven farmers discuss how biotech crops help farmers globally eliminate plowing or tilling the soil -- thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions, erosion and fuel use.
   Fri, 15 May 2009 16:48:55 -0400
   
   

30 Jan 2009

1. Portuguese Farmers Embrace Bt Maize
   Portuguese farmers are averaging an increaed yield of 12% with modified or geneticaly engineered crops. Two farmers discuss the value of Bt maize to the EU & their own farming operations.
   Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:27:10 -0500
   
   

25 Nov 2008

1. Rech Discusses Worldwide Need for GM
   Embrapa researcher Elibio Rech discusses the worldwide need for, regulation of & safety of GM crops, which meet 3 goals : increased quality, decreased pesticide spraying and lower costs.
   Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:46:19 -0500
   
   

08 Sep 2008

1. 100% of Canola Crop Planted with GM
   Canadian Farmer Fred Meister plants 100% of his canola crop to GM varieties due to on-farm environmental benefits including fewer herbicide applications, less tillage and reduced erosion.
   Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:20:40 -0400
   
   

25 Jul 2008

1. What's for Lunch?
   This video from IFIC is a humorous and entertaining look at the different ways food is grown -- including the advantages and disadvantages of organic and genetically modified foods.
   Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:22:15 -0400
   
   

24 Jun 2008

1. The Safety of Food Biotechnology
   Dietitian Mary Lee Chin discusses the process of food biotechnology and the recognition health professional organizations internationally have given to the safety and benefits of GM foods.
   Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:27:09 -0400
   
   

02 Jun 2008

1. GM Cotton Research in Burkina Faso
   Dr. Traore discusses the field trials and testing to evaluate the potential advantages of transgenic cotton crops for Burkina Faso and the safety of the resulting food and feed byproducts.
   Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:59:03 -0400
   
   

04 Apr 2008

1. 2007 Facts & Statistics on GM Crops
   In 2007, 12 million farmers in 23 countries grew 282.4 million acres of GM crops. Clive James of ISAAA shares facts and stats from his global report on adoption & benefits of GM crops.
   Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:47:20 -0400
   
   

25 Jan 2008

1. Transgenic Soybeans Benefit Farmer
   Brazilian farmer Waldir Mingotti discusses how the adoption of transgenic soybean crops simplified his farming operation and made it economically possible to continue farming.
   Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:01:28 -0500
   
   

30 Nov 2007

1. GM Crops Benefit Subsistence Farmers
   Global experts discuss the need for expanded access to GM crops by subsistence farmers in developing countries. More than 9 million farmers in 11 developing countries currently grow GMOs.
   Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:38:32 -0500
   
   

18 Oct 2007

04 Oct 2007

1. Value and Safety of GM Crops Proven
   Renowned plant pathologist Dr. Roger Beachy describes the research behind genetically engineered plants, the safey & benefits of GM foods, and potential benefits of traits in development.
   Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:25:00 -0400
   
   

22 Jul 2007

1. Oniang'o Sees GMOs Decreasing Hunger
   The Honorable Ruth Oniang'o expresses an urgent need to provide African families - 50% to 75% of whom are engaged in & rely solely on agriculture - with access to food biotechnology crops.
   Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:19:10 -0400
   
   

18 Jun 2007

1. GMOs To Benefit Hungry, Malnourished
   Per Pinstrup-Andersen discusses the advantages of developing countries growing crops developed through genetic engineering to secure their food supply and alleviate hunger & malnutrition.
   Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:12:59 -0400
   
   

30 May 2007

1. Genetically Modified Foods Safe
   Renowned experts and farmers worldwide discuss the safety of genetically modified crops & foods - expressing confidence in rigorous science-based regulatory and non-regulatory assessments.
   Wed, 30 May 2007 15:46:58 -0400
   
   

06 May 2007

1. Farming Technology Benefits McKeon
   Australian farmer Tom McKeon shares the benefits of GM cotton - a farming technology that helps his farm business through increased yields, less pesticide spraying and greater crop vigor.
   Sun, 06 May 2007 18:20:30 -0400
   
   

09 Apr 2007

1. Impact of New Technology in Farming
   Indian economist Dr Laveesh Bhandari discusses the impact of new technology in farming on farmily and community such as increased income, greater access to healthcare and better education.
   Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:58:14 -0400
   
   

05 Mar 2007

1. GMO Trials Promising in West Africa
   Three farmers - Issiaka, Soulama & Fofana - describe the challenges of growing cotton in West Africa and explain how farmers in Burkina Faso can benefit from insect protected GM cotton.
   Mon, 05 Mar 2007 14:02:24 -0500
   
   
2. Issiaka Wants Access to GMO Crops
   Ouoba Issiaka, a cotton farmer in Burkina Faso (West Africa), soon hopes to grow insect-protected GM cotton to increase his yields and generate income to benefit his family and village.
   Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:43:58 -0500
   
   

15 Feb 2007

1. Baggio Produces More Food per Acre
   Brazilian farmer João Baggio discusses how the benefits of GM crop management - such as reduced chemical spraying and tillage - contribute to environmental sustainability on his farm.
   Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:26:11 -0500
   
   

10 Dec 2006

1. GM One Key to Ending Extreme Poverty
   About 1 billion people live in extreme poverty. Jeffrey Sachs - director of The Earth Institute and UN Millennium Project - describes how GM crops can help alleviate poverty and hunger.
   Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:02:54 -0500
   
   

27 Oct 2006

1. GM Crops Increase Efficiency
   Since planting GM soy and corn crops, Argentine farmer Andres Madero has increased production, lowered costs and incorporated sustainable agriculture methods into his operation.
   Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:24:42 -0400
   
   

05 Sep 2006

1. GM Crops and Food Safe for Use
   Brazilian researcher Dr. Luciana Di Ciero describes the process used to test and evaluate GM foods and crops, and shares her confidence in the safety of biotech products available today.
   Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:50:55 -0400
   
   

12 Aug 2006

1. On-farm Sustainability Raised
   Australian farmer Robert Tuck credits biotech cotton with raising the sustainability on his farm, benefiting the environment and increasing his available time to spend with family.
   Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:27:53 -0400
   
   

07 Jul 2006

27 Jun 2006

1. Biotech Benefits Environment
   Brazilian soybean farmer Armindo Mugnol describes how GMOs directly benefit the environment -- wildlife habitats are returning on farms and the elimination of plowing protects the soil.
   Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:32:34 -0400
   
   
2. Benefits for Soil and Wildlife
   Three Brazilian farmers -- Baggio, Mingotti and Mugnol -- describe how biotech has benefitted the environment, wildlife, and soil, while simplifying management and increasing productivity.
   Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:22:34 -0400
   
   

23 Jun 2006

1. Biotechnology Aids Farmers in Canada
   Three farmers describe the environmental and production benefits of biotechnology in a short growing season in Canada and its potential to keep agriculture sustainable in the future.
   Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:21:02 -0400
   
   
2. Chemical Applications Decrease
   Three farmers -- Newell, Tuck and Turner -- describe how biotechnology in Australia has delivered numerous benefits including a reduction in agricultural pesticide spraying in GM cotton.
   Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:07:45 -0400
   
   

08 May 2006

1. GM Crops Benefit the Community
   Argentine soy, corn and cotton grower Rodolfo Tosar believes GM is a pillar of change in his area -- decreasing hunger and improving the standard of living of farmers and farm workers.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 17:25:43 -0400
   
   
2. GM Reduces Pesticide Application
   Since 1996, farmers have reduced pesticide applications by 172,000 metric tons as a direct result of biotech crops. Farmers from 8 countries discuss benefits within their own operations.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 16:01:13 -0400
   
   
3. Net Income $27 Billion Greater
   Since 1996, farmers have increased their net incomes by $27 billion growing biotech crops. Farmers from 8 countries discuss how GM crops have improved the economics of their operations.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 16:01:11 -0400
   
   
4. Health and Well-Being Improves
   Biotech benefits contribute to the health and well-being of farm families and their communities. Two experts and farmers from 8 countries discuss specific individual and societal impacts.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 16:01:09 -0400
   
   
5. The Benefits of Plant Biotech
   Farmers from 8 countries share personal experiences about the specific benefits plant biotechnology has delivered to their farming operations, families, communities and the environment.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 16:01:08 -0400
   
   
6. Biotech Real Help Says Ammann
   Dr. Klaus Ammann, a professor of botany and former director of the botanical gardens in Bern, explains how plant biotechnology lessens the negative impact of agriculture on biodiversity.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:28 -0400
   
   
7. Borlaug Notes Proven Success
   Dr. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate and leader of the Green Revolution, shares his views on the benefits and safety of GM crops to increase food production while preserving the environment.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:26 -0400
   
   
8. Brookes Quantifies Benefits
   Graham Brookes, a UK ag economist, discusses the impact of GM crops on farm income and the environment since 1996, especially in reducing greenhouse gases and pesticide application.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:24 -0400
   
   
9. 8.5 Million Farmers Grow GM
   ISAAA Chairman Clive James summarizes the global status of GM crops -- highlighting results from 2005 as well as double-digit growth and benefits from the first decade of commercialization.
   Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:22 -0400
   
   
10. GM Advantages Inherent in Seed
    Dr. C. Ford Runge, an agricultural economist focused on trade, discusses the growing role of plant biotechnology in the poorest developing countries as well as the global crop economy.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:21 -0400
    
    
11. Good Research Is Good Research
    Dick Taverne, Member, House of Lords, British Parliament, encourages skeptics to review research documenting the benefits and safety of biotechnology for both society and the environment.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 16:00:19 -0400
    
    
12. Turner Applies Less Pesticide
    GM cotton has enabled Australian Betsy Turner to eliminate the use of hard chemistry --- providing greater safety for farm workers and allowing more wildlife to live on their farm.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:44 -0400
    
    
13. Better Weed and Insect Control
    Paul Brimblecombe, an Australian farmer, explains how GM cotton enables him to more precisely and simply produce a healthier crop and create a healthier eco-system around his crop.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:42 -0400
    
    
14. Newell Says GM Helps Nature
    Rob Newell, Australian cotton farmer, credits reduced spraying, increases in beneficial insects, and growing bird populations for increasing his community's appreciation for biotechnology.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:40 -0400
    
    
15. Yields Increase for Avellaneda
    Johnny Avellaneda, an Argentine soy, corn and cotton farmer, believes the increase in yields from GM crops provides greater food security for humanity and great promise for the future.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:18 -0400
    
    
16. Family and Community Benefits
    Three Argentine farmers -- Avellaneda, Madero and Tosar -- describe the impact biotechnology has had by improving the standard of living and giving them more free time to spend with family.
    Mon, 08 May 2006 15:52:13 -0400