61. University Of Sussex Media Release 22/2/99 Traffic-Choked Crops Find Relief In S TrafficChoked crops Find Relief in Sussex Student. Traffic pollutionis causing unprecedented levels of damage to the world’s crops. http://www.sussex.ac.uk/information_office/media/media49.html

Traffic-Choked Crops Find Relief in Sussex Student 9 February 1999 For immediate release Traffic pollution is causing unprecedented levels of damage to the world’s crops. In a bid to tackle this damage, Sussex student Karen Welfare is working on a way to protect plants against the harmful ozone caused by vehicle pollution. Karen, who is studying for a DPhil in the Plant Stress Unit, is well on the way to isolating an anti-ozone gene. Ozone destroys crops by producing chemicals which attack plants’ membranes. The dangerous gas is produced when nitrogen oxides produced by cars reacts with hydrocarbons in sunlight. Because this reaction takes time to occur, ozone is found in higher levels in agricultural areas, away from the site of the pollution. Karen's research is focused on the massive levels of pollution in urban areas of the Indian sub-continent. Vehicle pollution is particularly harmful in India because of the large population, the growing number of cars, and the fact that, as Karen points out, "these cars are often poorly looked after - they don't have catalytic converters or any control over output." The worst aspect of this pollution is that the traffic which chokes up Indian cities can damage crops in agricultural areas several hundreds of kilometres away. The reaction which produces ozone takes place in a drifting cloud of polluting materials which becomes at its most toxic as it moves towards rural areas. Karen's research is concentrated on the chick pea plant, which is a staple of the Indian diet. Damage done to chick pea crops hits the poorest people hardest, as it is grown on a subsistence basis for food rather than for export. Yields can be badly damaged by ozone pollution, but Karen's research has isolated species which are ozone resistant. By isolating these resistant types, Karen has already pinpointed a way to alleviate the damage done to chick pea yields in India. Closer examination of these strains shows the way to unpicking the plant's defence mechanism. Plants use antioxidants to protect themselves from ozone and other pollutants, and Karen is working towards isolating the specific antioxidant responsible for protecting the plant. This antioxidant could then be incorporated into plants which are non-ozone-resistant.

62. Reporters' Newsroom Science Teasers media tips on government science. Soils and crops Researchand Development Centre (SainteFoy) Achievements and Discoveries. http://res2.agr.ca/media/index_e.htm

National Science Programs Scientists Industry Media ... Centres Reporters' Newsroom Highlights Research Branch's Honor Roll Includes featured scientists, announcements on new faces, award winners and special milestones within the Research Branch From a Single Seed Tracing the Marquis wheat success story in Canada Spotlight on Research 2001-2002 Science Teasers Media tips on government science AGvance Branch Newsletter for the Agri-Food Industry Towards sustainable agriculture in Canada: The Health of our Water The Health of Our Air The Health of Our Soil Progress Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre (Kentville) Our Achievements Horticulture Research and Development Centre (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu) Success Stories The News Potato Research Centre (Fredericton) Achievements Soils and Crops Research and Development Centre (Sainte-Foy) Achievements and Discoveries Dairy and Swine Research and Development Centre (Lennoxville) Achievements Food Research and Development Centre (Saint-Hyacinthe) Success Stories Eastern Cereal and Oilseed Research Centre (Ottawa) Staff Awards and Honors Earth Tones Tune in to the Discovery Channel series to see how AAFC is protecting the environment through science Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre (St. John's)

63. Preserving The Identity Of Non-GM Crops In South Australia - Media Release - 27- media Release Discussion paper released on preserving the identityof non-GM crops in South Australia. Department http://www.dhs.sa.gov.au/pehs/Alerts-&-Recalls/preserve-id-non-gm-crops.htm

Department of Human Services JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday September 26, 2001 Hon Rob Kerin MP Deputy Premier Minister for Primary Industries and Resources Minister for Regional Development Hon Dean Brown MP Minister for Human Services DISCUSSION PAPER RELEASED ON GM CROPS A discussion paper on Genetically Modified crops has been released today by the State Government to seek public comment. The paper " Preserving the Identity of non-Genetically Modified Crops in South Australia " aims to canvass community views on the need to preserve the identity of non-GM crops. Minister for Human Services Dean Brown says the purpose of the paper is to encourage public discussion and debate and for the community to express their views. "Health Ministers have already set down a very high standard requiring labelling of foods containing GM ingredients," Mr Brown says. "This gives consumers information in which to make choices. The new food labelling requirements become operative in December this year." Mr Brown says the paper will ensure the government is aware of peoples’ views and concerns during the development of new laws which may directly impact on South Australians, the State’s agrifood industry and the biotechnology industry.

64. Health Canada - The Safety Of Genetically Modified Food Crops February 2001. Information. The safety of genetically modified foodcrops. Before a new agricultural or food product can be produced http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/media/releases/2001/2001_13ebk5.htm

Affiliates It's Your Health About Health Canada Just for You ... Minister February 2001 Information The safety of genetically modified food crops Before a new agricultural or food product can be produced and marketed, it is subjected to thorough safety assessments to protect humans, animals and the environment. The government categorizes genetically modified products as “novel” products. This term covers products that have not been previously available for sale in Canada, have been substantially modified, or are produced by a new process. The safety assessment process is based upon principles developed through technical and broad-based stakeholder consultations, and through expert consultations carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Health Canada Under the Food and Drugs Act , Health Canada has established a stringent process for evaluating the safety of foods derived through genetic modification (often referred to as biotechnology-derived foods or novel foods). The specific criteria for the safety assessment of such foods are outlined in the Health Products and Food Branch publication “

65. ABARE Media Release 2003 Of the major winter crops, wheat production in 200203 is estimated at 9.4 milliontonnes For general media enquiries, contact Melinda Charge on (02) 6272 2103 http://www.abare.gov.au/pages/media/2003/18feb.html

Media Release ABARE home media releases media contacts 18 February 2003 Drought hits summer crops Cotton lint production in 2002-03 is forecast at 262 000 tonnes, down from 693 000 harvested last season, rice production 0.37 million tonnes (down from 1.28 million tonnes) and sorghum production 0.76 million tonnes (down from 2.12 million tonnes). Winter grain production is estimated at 15.4 million tonnes, the lowest harvest since 1982-83, when production was 12 million tonnes, and down by 61 per cent on the record 39.6 million tonne crop harvested last season. Contact information For further information, contact Terry Sheales, ABARE on (02) 6272 2054 or 0438 236 749. For copies of the Australian Crop Report please visit the ABARE web site www.abareconomics.com

66. Media Releases For 2002 10 September, Drought ravages winter crops. 6 September, 1 August,ABARE cuts winter grain production forecast. 31 July, media alert! http://www.abare.gov.au/pages/media/news_releases2002.htm

Media room 2002 ABARE home Media releases OUTLOOK releases Media contacts ... Calendar Media releases for 2002 23 December Wine grape industry growth to slow 17 December Mineral exploration expenditure lowest since 1978-79 16 December Drought cuts commodity export earnings 11 December Mineral resources sector exports maintained for the September quarter 2002 4 December 2 December Drought to devastate summer crops too 13 November World grain markets little affected by Argentina economic crisis 31 October Mining technology exports to strengthen to 2005-06 29 October Drought continues to devastate crops 23 October Trade negotiations must focus on the real barriers 9 October Australian production and consumption of most forest products rose in 2001-02 23 September Commodity sector exports maintained despite drought 11 September Mineral resources exports earnings weaker in 2001-02 10 September

67. Syngenta In The News - January  26, 2001 media RELEASES, Return to previous page, Groundbreaking discovery pointsto better cereal crops. La Jolla, California, January 26, 2001. http://www.syngenta.com/en/media/article.asp?article_id=126

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69. EPA - Pharmaceuticals And Personal Care Products - Summary Of Media Coverage Summary of media Coverage Regarding PPCPs in the Environment and Involvement of EPALas seekinga moratorium on the planting of bioengineered crops designed to http://www.epa.gov/nerlesd1/chemistry/ppcp/media.htm

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70. GMO metres. · Maize also poses a medium to high risk to similar crops. GM 9874580.For out of hours media enquiries, call 07747 021117. The http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/848d689047cb466780256a6b00298980

Quick links... GET INVOLVED organic events join us visit an organic farm educational activities campaigning ORGANIC LIVING what is organic? where to buy organic 10 reasons to eat organic recipes organic forum INFORMATION questions answered marketplace site map news library jobs IN THIS SECTION » RESOURCES Organic directory » Marketplace » Education » Introduction » Primary education ... » News archive LOG IN Email address Password » Register now » Why register » Forgotten password ? YOU ARE AT: HOME RESOURCES LIBRARY » GM CROPS IN UK POSE HIGHEST RISK GM crops in UK pose highest risk PRESS RELEASE EMBARGO: MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2002 The GM crops used in the UK trial sites pose a high risk of contaminating other crops according to a new European Commission report. The warning was published by the European Commission's European Environment Agency, working with the European Science Foundation, in a major review of scientific studies on GM crops. A number of findings from the report are of particular concern to the UK: Oil seed rape presents a high risk of contaminating similar crops and wild plants, and complete genetic isolation "will be difficult to maintain" when it is grown in fields. Cross pollination "has been recorded at distances of up to 4km from the source" - the separation distance used in the UK to separate GM oil seed rape from other crops is 600m. Seed dispersal allows GM oil seed rape "to persist at sites for several years". · Sugar beet is a "medium to high risk" crop and its pollen has been recorded "at distances of more than 1km at relatively high frequencies". The separation distance for GM sugar beet in the UK is just 50 metres.

71. Crops Department The replant interval also has been shortened to 30 days for all crops, downfrom 120 days. 2003, PRImedia Business Magazines media Inc. http://farmindustrynews.com/ar/farming_herbicide_label_changes/

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72. Crops Department Article. crops department Farm Industry News, May 1, 2002, Brought to you by 2003, PRImedia Business Magazines media Inc. All rights reserved. http://farmindustrynews.com/ar/farming_crops_department/

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73. University Of California Agriculture And Natural Resources Publications SevenDay Storage Language - English media - Poster Ethylene in Postharvest Biologyand Technology of Horticulture crops Language - English media - Slide set http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/merchant.ihtml?pid=3713&step=4

74. 02.06.2003 - Genetically Modified Cotton Crops Produced Greater Yields, Reduced By Sarah Yang, media Relations February 6, 2003. Berkeley Cotton crops inIndia that were genetically modified to resist insects produced dramatically http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2003/02/06_India.html

UC Berkeley Iraq forum's Weber: 'The U.S. is signing up to play 10 or 12 games of chicken at once ...' War with Iraq resource center Help in identifying potential SARS cases Student nuclear engineers venture into the nuke-free zone Select one All stories by date economics Campus news Education Environment Events at Berkeley International affairs People public policy Science Social science Students engineering Local researchers in front of a Bt cotton trial plot in the state of Maharashtra. Although the trials were managed by farmers, agronomists monitored the progress and collected data on pest infestation in regular intervals. Photos by Matin Qaim Genetically modified cotton crops produced greater yields, reduced pesticide use in India By Sarah Yang, Media Relations Berkeley - Cotton crops in India that were genetically modified to resist insects produced dramatically increased yields and significantly reduced pesticide use compared with non-bioengineered crops, according to the results of farm trials reported by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Bonn in Germany. The study, published Friday, Feb. 7, in the journal Science, holds particular promise for small-scale, low-income farmers in developing nations, said the researchers. These farmers, especially those in tropical regions, regularly risk large, pest-related crop losses because they cannot afford to use the pesticides available to larger farms.

75. 11.29.2001 - Transgenic DNA Discovered In Native Mexican Corn, According To A Ne By Sarah Yang, media Relations. and also from a collection of seeds from the SierraNorte de Oaxaca region taken in 1971, before the advent of transgenic crops. http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2001/11/29_corn.html

UC Berkeley NEWS SEARCH NEWS HOME ARCHIVES EXTRAS MEDIA RELATIONS Press Releases Image Downloads Contacts UPDATE: Since Nature's November 29, 2001, publication of UC Berkeley research reporting contamination of native Mexican corn by transgenic DNA, questions have been raised about the study. On April 4, 2002, the editors of Nature issued a release concluding "that the evidence available is not sufficient to justify the publication of the original paper." The full text of two letters criticizing the original research, the response by the authors of the original paper, and the editorial note published in Nature's Brief Communications section are available online. Please note that you must register at the Nature site at the time you link to the information below: Suspect evidence of transgenic contamination Maize transgene results in Mexico are artefacts Authors' reply to "Suspect evidence of transgenic contamination" and "Maize transgene results in Mexico are artefacts" Transgenic DNA discovered in native Mexican corn, according to a new study by UC Berkeley researchers

76. Ornamental Plants - Annual Reports And Research Reviews: Composted Biosolids: An Use of composted sludge on different crops. Woody Ornamentals After Seven Months(110-95) and 17 Months (8-96) of Production in Container media Amended with http://ohioline.osu.edu/sc154/sc154_15.html

Ornamental Plants Annual Reports and Research Reviews Composted Biosolids: An Ideal Organic Amendment for Container Media Supplying Both Nutrients and Natural Suppression of Root Rots Harry A. J. Hoitink, Mary Ann Rose, Randall A. Zondag The nursery industry has used composted biosolids beneficially since the late 1970s (Hoitink, 1994). When this product first became available, it was incorporated in media at excessively high volumetric ratios, ranging from 20-60%. Many plant species produced in such mixes responded well (Logan et al., 1984). However, some plant types suffered from "salt" injury (Hoitink and Maronek, 1986), a direct result of the high rate of nutrients released by composted biosolids. High nitrogen diseases also were increased. On the other hand, Rhizoctonia and Pythium root rots were suppressed in media amended with composted biosolids (Kuter et al., 1988). During 1994, 1995, and 1996, the utilization of composted biosolids in nursery media was revisited. This was done through a series of demonstration trials at various growers in Ohio with plant species differing in fertility needs and susceptibility to root rots. This paper reports the results of such trials and projects the best utilization strategies for composted biosolids in container media. Materials and Methods Composted biosolids (Technagro TM ) produced at the City of Akron composting facility were received from Kurtz Bros., Inc., Independence, Ohio. Three container media were tested at several growers and compared with the standard mix at each location.

77. Nutrient Management: The Key To Growing Healthy Nursery Crops set of web pages describes the nutrients needed by nursery crops, the particular Theproblems Most soilless media used in container nursery operations provide http://www.hort.cornell.edu/department/faculty/good/growon/containr/

Nutrient Management: the key to growing healthy nursery crops in containers Nutrient management is a challenge for producers of container-grown nursery crops. Proper management of macro- as well as micro nutrients is essential for the successful production of vigorous woody plants. This set of web pages describes the nutrients needed by nursery crops, the particular challenges associated with growing nursery stock in containers, and strategies for addressing the nutrient demands of woody ornamental plants. The problems: Most soilless media used in container nursery operations provide very few, if any, nutrients. Most containers possess excellent drainage characteristics which necessitate frequent watering; this frequent watering often leaches applied fertilizers. Low cation exchange capacities of container media, and limited container volumes, increase the need to apply nutrients on a regular basis throughout the growing season. The solution: A combination of fertilization techniques can ensure nutrient availability to containerized nursery stock. Contents preplant fertilization post-plant fertilization controlled-release fertilizer materials liquid fertilizers ... Dept. of Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture, Cornell University

78. Media Release: Hogs, Corn And Soybeans Boosted Minnesota's 1997 Agricultural Pro media Release Hogs, corn and soybeans boosted Minnesota's 1997 agricultural production. Ronningen,651296-4886 Related Work Hogs and bumper crops boost farm http://www.mnplan.state.mn.us/press/1999/demog/hogs.html

Minnesota Planning Home Help Preferences ... Governor Sunday, 06-Apr-2003 19:03:05 CDT About Minnesota Planning Staff Directory Advanced Search Criminal Justice ... More subjects Programs Criminal Justice Statistics Center Critical Issues Environmental Quality Board Land Management Information Center ... State Demographic Center Agency Information About Contact Subscribe Display Options Print friendly Preferences Media Release: Hogs, corn and soybeans boosted Minnesota's 1997 agricultural production Release Date: November 30, 1999 Contact: Barbara J. Ronningen Related Work: Hogs and bumper crops boost farm sales in 1997 (8 p., 147K, PDF 3.0) Hogs and Bumper Crops Boost Farm Sales in 1997, a report released this week by the State Demographic Center at Minnesota Planning highlights the continuing changes in Minnesota’s farm economy. Among the key findings: 1) Minnesota has fewer dairy farms: the number of dairy farms in the state fell by nearly 40 percent between 1992 and 1997. State dairy sales dropped 12.6 percent during the same period. Milk prices have recently risen — a sign that the future of dairy may improve. 2) Hog production rose to account for more than 17 percent of the state’s 1997 agricultural sales. Minnesota is now the nation’s third largest hog producer. However, prices have plummeted since 1997; hogs selling for $54.30 per hundredweight in 1997 now sell for only $34.60 a hundredweight.

79. Media Release - Aug 28, 2001 media Release. Dubbo Forum GE Threat to Farm Incomes August 28, 2001. Geneticallyengineered crops are being recklessly pushed onto farmers and food buyers says http://www.geneethics.org/html/media_010828.html

Media Release Dubbo Forum: GE Threat to Farm Incomes August 28, 2001 Genetically engineered crops are being recklessly pushed onto farmers and food buyers says GeneEthics Network Director Bob Phelps at a Dubbo public forum on gene technology Tuesday night. The benefits promised by chemical giants and governments are a hoax and a minimum Five Year Freeze is needed until the real situation is known to everyone. "Australian farmers would be mad to embrace GE crops in the present climate of uncertainty and Dubbo Council should declare the region GE free to protect local incomes," says GeneEthics Director Bob Phelps. "The risks and uncertainties in marketing, environment, public health and ethics make genetically engineered crops a high risk, no win game," he says. "Banks, insurance companies, food processors, health experts, grain handlers and marketing professionals are all saying we don't know enough," he says.

80. Media Release - Mar 22, 2002 media Release, Direct from Europe and the USA, Mr Anderson warns Australiansof genetic pollution in crops and food and its results. http://www.geneethics.org/html/media_020322.html

Media Release Farmers Warned of Gene Pollution March 22, 2002 UK Author Luke Anderson's book 'Genetic Engineering, food, and our environment' is the essence of the case against Genetic Engineering on farms and in food. Direct from Europe and the USA, Mr Anderson warns Australians of genetic pollution in crops and food and its results. "Australian farmers should hear and heed what's in store if Australia presses ahead with the commercialisation of GE crops," says Mr Anderson in Melbourne today. "Governments here are keeping farmers in the dark," he says. "In Canada 'superweeds' have appeared as pollen crossed from GE canola, giving the weeds resistance to several herbicides," he says. "Farmers now find there are such high levels of cross-pollination between GE and non-GE crops that genetic pollution has ended the purity of non-GE crops," he says. "Unmanageable weeds are a new feature of cropping systems and Monsanto has patented the chemical mixes now needed to control this problem,' he says.

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