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EU's next food fight: regulating gene-edited crops
AFP, Published on 22/05/2023
» BRUSSELS - Extreme weather caused by climate change has damaged food production across Europe.
Argentina becomes first country to approve genetically modified wheat
AFP, Published on 09/10/2020
» BUENOS AIRES: Argentina has become the first country to approve the growth and consumption of genetically modified wheat, the country's agriculture ministry announced Thursday.
EU threatens tougher rules on hate speech after Facebook meeting
AFP, Published on 18/02/2020
» BRUSSELS: A top EU official for digital policy warned Monday that big tech companies could face tougher rules and penalties in Europe if they failed to adequately curb hate speech and disinformation.
Bayer, Monsanto on cusp of marriage after US green light
AFP, Published on 30/05/2018
» NEW YORK - Nearly two years after unveiling their proposed merger, German chemicals firm Bayer and US agricultural giant Monsanto are on the cusp of finalizing the deal following conditional US government approval.
EU greenlights controversial Bayer-Monsanto takeover
AFP, Published on 21/03/2018
» BRUSSELS - The EU on Wednesday approved the proposed blockbuster buyout of US agri-giant Monsanto by German chemical firm Bayer after securing concessions in order to win approval.