[Podcast] Genetically modified foods: Should you be worried?
Corporates and activists alike have been making much noise about GMO lately. Sarah Wild explains what the growing brouhaha is about.
GM foods: Population and climate change sway debate
South Africa has been an early adopter on a continent that has been hostile to the corporate power behind genetically modified organisms.
Biotech crops tempt Zimbabwe
Those in favour point to improved yields, those against say yield is due to management, not crops.
March against Monsanto protests circle globe
Protesters rallied in dozens of cities on Saturday as part of a protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces.
The tide turns in favour of biotech foods
The issue of genetically modified foods has resurfaced, especially with the food shortages in Africa and many countries have embraced the idea.
'Green revolution' needed to support African continent
A "green revolution" leading to much higher crop yields is needed to support the rapidly growing populations of African countries, a think-tank warns.
GMO crop area in SA rises, slow growth for Africa
SA's genetically modified crop area for the 2010/11 season rose 6% but perceptions make it hard for other African countries to adopt the practice.
Food crunch opens door to bioengineered crops
Zeng Yawen's outdoor laboratory in the hills of southern China is a trove of potential -- rice that thrives in cool temperatures or high altitudes.
