Quantification of Low-level GM Seed Presence in Canadian Commercial Flax Stocks

Quantification of Low-level GM Seed Presence in Canadian Commercial Flax Stocks

Helen M. Booker and Eric G. LambUniversity of Saskatchewan, Canada Detection and quantification of the prevalence of genetically modified (GM) organism contamination in seed exports is a critical element of regulatory compliance. While the procedures to reliably detect high levels of GM…

The Impacts Of Biotechnology On The Grain Processing Industry

The Impacts Of Biotechnology On The Grain Processing Industry

Joel EbberttFarmland Industries, Inc. In this paper, the initial impact of biotechnology in the grain industry is discussed. It is argued that the expected “going-in” value of grains bioengineered for quality improvements has not been fully realized. Anticipation of this value, however,…

Should Use Of Genetically Modified Organisms Be Labeled?

Should Use Of Genetically Modified Organisms Be Labeled?

Julie A. CaswellUniversity of Massachusetts – Amherst Consumers are increasingly considering information on how foods are produced in making their buying decisions leading producers, processors, and retailers to do the same. Federal and state governments, as well as international standards organizations, face…

Consumer Acceptance of Sugar Derived from Genetically Modified Sugarcane in South Africa

Consumer Acceptance of Sugar Derived from Genetically Modified Sugarcane in South Africa

Hester Vermeulen, Marnus Gouse, Marion Delport, Marlene Louw, & Taaibah MillerBureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP), South Africa The study investigated the perceptions of and acceptance by South African consumers regarding sugar derived from genetically modified sugarcane (‘GM sugar’). The results…

Consumer Demand and Prospects for Commercialization of Nutritionally Enhanced GM Bananas in Uganda

Consumer Demand and Prospects for Commercialization of Nutritionally Enhanced GM Bananas in Uganda

Enoch KikulweBioversity International Marsy AsinduMakerere University Biofortified banana (Musa spp.) is being promoted by the biotechnology industry to reduce Vitamin A deficiency and enhance the nutrition status of vulnerable populations in banana growing regions of the world. Pending its commercialization in some…

An Economic Account of Innovation Policy in Canada: A Comparison of Canola, Wheat, and Pulses

An Economic Account of Innovation Policy in Canada: A Comparison of Canola, Wheat, and Pulses

Stavroula MallaUniversity of Lethbridge, CanadaDerek G. BrewinUniversity of Manitoba, Canada There is significant evidence that investments in agricultural research generate gains to farmers and the economy as a whole. The objective of this paper is to provide an assessment of the biotech…

Glyphosate Use in Asia and Implications of Possible Restrictions on its Use

Glyphosate Use in Asia and Implications of Possible Restrictions on its Use

Graham BrookesPG Economics Ltd, UK This study examined the farm level implications of restrictions on glyphosate use. These are likely to be higher weed control costs, poorer levels of weed control, increased incidence of pests, lower yields and loss of benefits associated…

Biotechnology and Demand Concerns: The Case of Genetically Modified US Sugar Beets

Biotechnology and Demand Concerns: The Case of Genetically Modified US Sugar Beets

P. Lynn KennedyLouisiana State UniversityAndrew SchmitzUniversity of FloridaKaren Lewis DeLongUniversity of Tennessee While genetically modified (GM) crops have provided significant agricultural productivity gains in recent years, some consumers oppose GM products as being unsafe. We use the case of GM sugar beets…

Central-Eastern European Agriculture and the Transition to Bioeconomy

Central-Eastern European Agriculture and the Transition to Bioeconomy

Stelios RozakisTechnical University of Crete, GreeceInstitute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG-PIB), PolandDavide ViaggiUniversity of Bologna, ItalyWieslaw OleszekInstitute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG-PIB), Poland The transition from a mineral dependent economy to one in which biogenic resources form the…

A Definition of Bioeconomy through the Bibliometric Networks of the Scientific Literature

A Definition of Bioeconomy through the Bibliometric Networks of the Scientific Literature

Alvertos KonstantinisTechnical University of Crete, GreeceStelios RozakisTechnical University of Crete, GreeceInstitute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG-PIB), PolandEfpraxia-Aithra MariaTechnical University of Crete, GreeceKesheng ShuInstitute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation (IUNG-PIB), Poland The purposes of this paper are to present the…