Biotech Updates

ISAAA Inc., in partnership with Winrock International through the Building Safe Agricultural Food Enterprises (B-SAFE) Project, will hold the webinar on Opportunities and Benefits of Aquaculture/Fishery Biotechnology to the Philippine Aquaculture/Fishery Industry on March 31, 2023, at 10:00 AM (GMT+8). The registration is now open.

Domestic Biotech Innovations to Aid Philippine Agri and Aquaculture

The Philippines has been at the forefront of the Southeast Asian region when it comes to biotechnology applications and regulations. Two Filipino scientists showcased their research in the recently concluded ISAAA webinar on March 16, 2023, which featured microbial stimulant for plants and mudfish spawning technology that farmers in the Philippines can use to enhance yield production.

Gene-edited Crops: Enabling Future Commercialisation and Trade

Murdoch University, ISAAA Inc., and partners aim to assist both small and large-scale exporters in understanding the potential of gene editing for crop improvement, and the issues related to trade in gene-edited produce. Thus, a two-day international meeting titled International Conference on Gene-edited Crops: Enabling Future Commercialisation and International Trade is being organised on April 26-27, 2023 at The Shine Dome, ACT, Australia.

Policy Brief Tackles Field Evaluations of Gene Drive Organisms

ISAAA Inc., in partnership with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research, released a new policy brief that discusses field evaluations of gene drive organisms. The policy brief, titled Field Evaluations of Gene Drive Organisms, is the third in the series of policy briefs that aim to present proposed policy options and impacts that address issues relating to gene drive technology.

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GM APPROVAL UPDATES

Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
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The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
Nigeria approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
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Events

Public Perception of Agri-biotech Today

March 30, 2023
Los Baños, Laguna , Philippines

Researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and partners conducted a survey of agri-biotech stakeholders to understand their perceptions of modern biotechnology. The key findings of the study will be presented in an onsite seminar titled Public Perception of Agri-biotech Today, which will be held on March 30, 2-4 PM at REDREC, UPLB. Attendance to the seminar is open to all.

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