— Jonathan Miller in The World’s “What’s for Lunch” chat on GMOs in developing countries.
Ijaz Ahmad Rao put together the USDA-NASS&FAOSTAT numbers for papaya, and graphically, it doesn’t really look like GM papaya is saving the industry http://t.co/MLuk8aW2jT
-Madeleine Love comments on genetically modified papaya, on The World’s Facebook chat about GMOs in developing countries
Jon Miller, lead reporter of the “Food for 9 Billion” series, has commandeered The World’s Facebook page for the next hour, to answer your questions about the use of genetically modified crops in developing countries.
— Pamela Ronald of UC Davis and author of “Tomorrow’s Table: Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food,” in response to “GMO Lunch? Uganda Debates Disease-Resistant Cassava”
Cassava is a vital staple in Africa and one of the most climate-resilient crops anywhere. It’s also highly susceptible to viral diseases. In Uganda, scientists are testing a virus-resistant transgenic variety, which they hope to introduce for free. But it has run into a buzz saw of hostility towards genetically modified foods. Can this—or any—GMO succeed in the face of such determined opposition? Should it? http://ow.ly/m00cn
“What’s for Lunch?” reporter Jon Miller is taking over our Facebook page on Friday to moderate a discussion about the idea of using genetically modified crops in a world affected by climate change. Come to PRI’s The World on Facebook from 12-1pm EDT to join in!
Cassava is a vital staple in Africa and one of the most climate-resilient crops anywhere. It’s also highly susceptible to viral diseases. In Uganda, scientists are testing a virus-resistant transgenic variety, which they hope to introduce for free. But it’s run into a buzzsaw of hostility to genetically modified foods. Can this—or any—GMO succeed in the face of such determined opposition? Should it? Jon Miller reports from Uganda as part of our series “What’s for Lunch.”
Eva Mugalu raised eleven kids on three acres of land in Uganda. She says she isn’t aware of the controversy over genetic engineered crops. She says she doesn’t really care where her crops come from, as long as they’re safe, and they’re there when she needs them.
Listen to “GMO Lunch: Uganda Debates Disease-Resistent Cassava”
A move by Wal-Mart to require labels on products that contain genetically engineered ingredients could be influential in developing a national labeling program.
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Richard Mugisha, who works with a non-profit that promotes small-scale sustainable agriculture and is part of a coalition called the Food Rights Alliance, insists that Uganda doesn’t need GMOs.
New cartoon: GMO Danger
Are GMOs a technology we should consider to cope with climate change? We’ll examine the issue on today’s show.
