GM cotton set to invade West Africa - Time to act! by GRAIN | 16 Jun 2004 This briefing is the result of research undertaken by GRAIN in collaboration with several national and regional partners in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. GRAIN interviewed dozens of scientists, farmers and representatives of professional organisations from the cotton sector in each of these countries, and spent time with them reflecting on the significance of Bt cotton for their communities, their countries and West Africa in general. The briefing also draws heavily on the experiences of other countries where Bt cotton has already been introduced, such as India and South Africa. This briefing is designed to help farmers and local communities, researchers, NGOs, policy-makers and media people understand the implications of Bt cotton for West Africa. This briefing is the result of research undertaken by GRAIN in collaboration with several national and regional partners in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. GRAIN interviewed dozens of scientists, farmers and representatives of professional organisations from the cotton sector in each of these countries, and spent time with them reflecting on the significance of Bt cotton for their communities, their countries and West Africa in general. The briefing also draws heavily on the experiences of other countries where Bt cotton has already been introduced, such as India and South Africa. This briefing is designed to help farmers and local communities, researchers, NGOs, policy-makers and media people understand the implications of Bt cotton for West Africa.
New studies contradict FAO report and show that genetically engineered Bt cotton fails to benefit farmers by GRAIN | 16 Jun 2004
Did Bt cotton fail AP again in 2003-2004? A season long study of Bt Cotton in Andhra Pradesh by Abdul Qayum and Kiran Sakkhari | 10 Jun 2004 Sponsored by AP Coalition in Defence of Diversity, Deccan Development Society, and Permaculture Association of India (see also www.ddsindia.com) Sponsored by AP Coalition in Defence of Diversity, Deccan Development Society, and Permaculture Association of India (see also www.ddsindia.com)
No Difference Between Bt, Non-Bt Cotton Output by Financial Express (New Delhi) | 10 Jun 2004 Indian Minister of Tourism "hits out hard at the unnecessary hype generated about the performance of Bt cotton" Indian Minister of Tourism "hits out hard at the unnecessary hype generated about the performance of Bt cotton"
The disease of the day: Acute treatyitis - The Myths and Consequences of free trade agreements with the US by GRAIN | 5 Jun 2004 This briefing describes some of the myths about free trade negotiations and agreements plus outlines the texts that are being imposed by the US - the country which is most agressively pushing for these bilateral deals. This briefing describes some of the myths about free trade negotiations and agreements plus outlines the texts that are being imposed by the US - the country which is most agressively pushing for these bilateral deals.
Key findings from study of Bt cotton in Andhra Pradesh, 2003-2004 by AP Coalition in Defence of Diversity | 26 May 2004 This is a press release, The full report will be available shortly from this web page or the web site of the Deccan Development Society - www.ddsindia.com This is a press release, The full report will be available shortly from this web page or the web site of the Deccan Development Society - www.ddsindia.com
Percy Schmeiser found guilty of violating Monsanto patent, but claims moral victory by GRAIN | 24 May 2004 BIO-IPR (1997-2009)
Bt Cotton, Again by Asha Krishnakumar, Frontline 21 (10) | 21 May 2004 Article detailing recent studies of Bt cotton performance in India. http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2110/stories/20040521001408100.htm Article detailing recent studies of Bt cotton performance in India. http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2110/stories/20040521001408100.htm
Canada Supreme Court ruling on Percy Schmeiser case set for 21 May 2004 by GRAIN | 18 May 2004 BIO-IPR (1997-2009)