Tag Archives: European farmers

Genomic techniques in farming can’t afford a repeat of disastrous GMO rejection

Nearly three dozen Nobel laureates have joined more than 1,000 scientists urging members of the European Parliament to embrace science-based gene editing technology. New genomic techniques (NGTs) “hold great promise for sustainable agriculture, improved food security, and innovative medical solutions,” they write in a petition. As farmers concerned about the future of food production in… Read More »

An EU farmer’s frustration grows with every click of the mouse

LEDEGEM, Belgium (AP) — On a farm in northern Belgium, near hundreds of tractors closing Europe’s second-largest port to demand more respect for farmers, Bart Dochy was turning on his computer and waiting for a government program to load. maps of his land next to empty digital boxes begging to be filled with fertilizer, pesticides,… Read More »