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The article offers information for and against conservation agriculture in Great Britain and other parts of the world in 2011. It notes that the use of fertilisers, pesticides, intensive tillage systems and technology has helped farmers achieve higher yields than ever before. It also cites global data indicating that no-till use rose from 2.8-117 million hectares from 30 years ago to 2010. It talks about the role of machinery manufacturers, genetically modified crops, and government policies.

The article presents news briefs on the agriculture sector in Great Britain as of March 2006. Welsh farmers are receiving their first single farm payment application forms. The National Beef Association highlights the opportunities provided by the removal of the date based export scheme to British livestock suppliers. Mariann Fischer Boel, agriculture commissioner of the European Union (EU), has delayed the introduction of EU rules on the co-existence of genetically modified (GM) crops with non-GM crops.

Presents updates on the farm industry in Great Britain as of March 18, 2005. Schedule of the announcement of the results of field scale trials of genetically modified winter oilseed rape conducted by the British government; Concern of farmers on the dog attacks on sheep in Dartmoor, England; Information on the priority axes in the proposals for rural development spending from 2007 to 2013 set by the European Commission.

Provides different views on genetic modification (GM). Impact of the fear and uncertainty about GM that undoubtedly exists among many consumers; Key factor in any future decision on GM; Environmental benefits of GM crops.

The article reports on the profitability of growing genetically modified (GM) crops in the Czech Republic. Fast-moving Czech policymakers have ensured their country is the first in the European Union to enshrine co-existence rules in the law and to have suitable GM varieties approved and grown commercially. Czech farmers like Karel Klaska are reaping the benefits of this latest gene revolution. He is pleased with the way the crop is performing.

The article focuses on the determination of the U.S. to improve the access to agricultural biotechnology market for its genetically modified products in line with any concessions it might make to the World Trade Organization. Suspicion of anti-globalization motives on the part of European consumers and the fear of U.S. imperialism by the back door are the reasons behind the frustration that Europe remains one of the last developed regions to harness the technology.

Presents news briefs on the farming industry in Great Britain as of January 2006. Penalty imposed by Cirencester magistrates on a farmer and his wife for admitting causing unnecessary suffering to cattle in England; Limitation on the use of genetically modified seeds in production by organic growers; Status of a plan to conduct a survey of bovine tuberculosis in found-dead badgers in Wales.

The Glasgow University team said the method could protect crops such as tomatoes and peppers against the bacteria Pseudomonas Syringae (PS), which causes huge economic losses. Using genetic modification, the Glasgow team was able to make plants express a targeted protein antibiotic, enabling the plants to successfully fight off the bacterial infection. [Extracted from the article]

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Comments against an article on nitrate vulnerable zones; Factors to consider in planting genetically modified crops; Need for the farming industry to encourage the safer use of pesticides.

Presents news relevant to agriculture in the south west of England, as of May 2004. Issues to be brought forward by the political party Countryside Party in their stand in the European Elections on June 10, 2004; Career for sons of farmers willing to stay in agriculture but wanting to boost their income; Use of the Article 19 in the European Union (EU) Deliberate Release Directive in applying for EU genetically modified crops marketing consent exemption; Launching of the Farm Environment Link initiative.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Talking Point," which deals with concerns about global markets for genetically modified crops; Comments on the proposed European Union single farm payment; Views on the term of Ben Gill at the NFU as president; Undertakings of arable farmers.

Boris Johnson vows to "liberate" UK from EU's GM crops stance Boris Johnson's backing for biotechnology has reignited the war of words between pro- and anti-genetic modification campaigners. During his first speech as prime minister, Mr Johnson pledged to ditch the EU's stance on GMs and gene-editing. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the approval of the government of Great Britain of a five-year series of trials by Rothamsted Research using genetically modified camelina plants across two sites in Hertfordshire and Suffolk in England.

The article focuses on increase in effect of humidity which causes use of straw to keep cattle clean and mentions that cattle are thriving and trying to even out bale count. Topics discussed include cattle that have gone out of yard which have been clipped for slaughter, plans released on Clean Air Act concerning ammonia emissions and shortfall made of genetically modified soya products grown.

The article focuses on demonizing the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers and genetically modified seeds which is promoting health benefits of consumer of organic cotton. Topics discussed include technologies to reduce land and water requirement for satisfying demand for cotton across the world, challenges faced by farming in Great Britain for generations, and stagnation in the developed world.

The article discusses history of agriculture. It mentions that most challenging part of arable farming is pesticide use and has been since the publication of Silent Spring in 1962. It reveals that despite only coming into existence in 1996, genetically modified (GM) cropping covered 185 million hectares of the world's farmland in 2017, including maize, oilseed rape, soya.

The article discusses the inability of the genetically modified crop technology in aiding the production of food in Great Britain according to Rothamsted Research's chief executive officer (CEO) Achim Dobermann. Topics include the importance of crop yielding methods in Great Britain, the condition of crop production post Brexit, and the efforts for producing crop technologies that would benefit crop producers.

The article offers information on the move of the European Union (EU), rejecting the idea of cultivating genetically modified (GM) maize. Topics discussed include the failure of EU member state experts to approve licences for two varieties of GM maize to be planted in the EU, the issue over granting a licence to cultivate GM crops in Europe, and remarks from director Arnaud Petit of commodities and trade with EU farmers' body Copa about the issue.

The article opines that genetically modified (GM) crops are good for farmers, consumers and the environment. He discusses the advantages of planting GM crops in terms of safety, ease of use, productivity and resistance to pests and diseases. He believes that biotechnology contributes to the spread of environmentally and economically sustainable agriculture and he looks forward to seeing more farmers in Europe planting GM crops.

The article focuses on Federico Rolle's no-till farming of a 2,250-hectare rented arable land in Pampa, Argentina. Some of the genetically modified (GM) crops produced by his farm include soya beans, sorghum, maize and wheat. He claims that farmers who are committed to sustainable production believe on the importance of focusing on long-term production systems and investing in fertiliser and technology. He cites the long-term benefits of balancing nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur.

The article reports on the increased security efforts for the £1 million study on genetically modified (GM) wheat by Rothamsted Research in Great Britain due to the concerns regarding anti-GM groups.

The article provides information on the land managed by assistant farm manager Seth Pascoe at North Paddock Farms in southern Alberta in 2011. It says that the irrigated sandy-loam includes genetically modified oilseed rape for seed, durum and soft wheat and potatoes for McCain Foods. According to the author, a 10-minute shower of golfball-sized hail caused a crop insurance claim for 20 percent defoliation in the field of Shepody potatoes.

The author wonders whether the insistence on robust scientific evidence will extend to doing away with the completely unscientific concept of substantial equivalence and will lead to a demand for full environmental tests for genetically-modified (GM) crops.

The article reports on the support of the British Members of the Parliament for the plans of Europe to allow countries to ban the cultivation of genetically-modified (GM) crops on political grounds. It says that the proposals mean countries could disregard suggestion from the European Food Safety Authority on the safety of GM crop varieties. In addition, the plans would ban the use of such agricultural technology on the grounds of factors such as the potential for civil unrest.

The article reports on the negative effect of the failure of the European Union (EU) to resolve the genetically modified (GM) crop approvals process on wheat growers in 2011, according to Limagrain chief executive officer (CEO) Daniel Cheron at the Cereals 2011 event in England. He noted the slow progress in wheat yields on farm. Cheron claimed that investing in breeding and research will address food supply issues. He described GM as a way to improve yields.

The article discusses research on genetically modified (GM) crops and drought tolerance for modern plant biotechnology as of May 2011. According to Dirk Inze, scientific director from the Flanders Institute of Biotechnology (VIB), biotechnology, crop protection and conventional breeding offer potential in Africa. Factors that limited crop productivity, especially drought, are being investigated by researchers. Crop Design has undertaken a biotechnology research for increased crop productivity.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including"High copper levels could be a threat to herd health," by Aly Balsom in the October 1, 2010 issue, one about the public's attitude towards genetically modified crops in the September 17, 2010 issue, and another one about the plans of the British government to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board.

The article discusses genetically modified (GM) crops on trial at the Uplingen Plant Science Garden in Berlin, Germany. It cites that the GM blight-resistant potato planted was completely blight-free as compared to the conventional variety. It notes that the Roundup Ready sugar beet consisted of a gene derived from a soil bacterium and could be sprayed with glyphosate to remove grassweeds. It mentions that a maize variety with three GM traits was still waiting for approval for cultivation.

The article focuses on the emergence of Canadian linseed as an attractive option to British growers due to concern about possible contamination by a genetically modified (GM) variety in 2010. Guy Tasker of Saxon Agriculture asserted that the source of contamination is difficult to isolate due to its random and widespread nature. He advises growers to grow an early variety to mitigate the late harvest of the crop. Jeremy Taylor of Senova stressed the need to protect the seed from flea beetle.

The article reports that National Farmers Union (NFU) vice-president Guy Smith said at co-operative United Oilseeds' annual harvest review on November 16, 2016, that Great Britain's export markets will be hurt if it goes down the route of introducing commercial genetically modified crops.

The article reports that the yield of genetically modified wheat crops rose in Great Britain after glasshouse trials in 2016.

The article reports on increase in political opposition to cultivation of genetically modified crops in Europe as the European Union Commission prepares to approve two new varieties.

The article discusses the implications to the farming sector of Great Britain's exit from the European Union (EU). Topics discussed include the possibility that European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) support for Great Britain will continue until 2020, the call for the creation of a tariff-free agreement with EU to ensure that British farmers will continue to freely trade with EU nations, and the possibility that Great Britain will allow the farming of genetically-modified (GM) crops.

Letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues on topics including the proposed ban on the sale of glyphosate, cross-compliance rules with regard to the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and the evidence provided by the American National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report on genetically engineered (GE) crops.

The article informs that a new study published in the "National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine" has revealed that genetically modified (GM) crops do not pose a risk to human health and the environment, but had some benefits to human health by decreasing insecticide poisonings. It is noted that no GM crops are currently being grown in Great Britain due to restrictions at the European Union, but imported GM commodities like soya are widely used for animal feed.

The article informs that a peer-reviewed study, published in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, suggests that Genetically Modified (GM) crops do not pose a risk to human health and the environment. The study has also warned that evolved resistance to current genetically engineered characteristics in crops could be a major agricultural problem.

The article discusses a report by the American Organic Center that looked into the role of genetically-modified (GM) crops in triggering an increase in pesticide use.

The article presents an interview with J Sainsbury chief executive officer (CEO) Justin King. He comments on the competition between imports from British farmers and those from countries that do not have same animal welfare standards. The CEO expresses his views on genetically modified crops. King offers an outlook for the development in the organic food sector.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues, including the co-existence of organic and genetically modified (GM) crops in the October 20, 2006 issue, GM contamination of organic and other locally-produced British food in the October 20, 2006 issue and farming subsidies in the October 27, 2006 issue.

The article reports on the claimed flaws on the proposals of the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to prevent genetically modified crops contaminating conventional and organic crops. Friends of the Earth, the Soil Association and GM Freeze claimed some DEFRA proposals breached European law. But pro-GM farmer Bob Fiddaman, chairman of the Supply Chain Initiative on Modified Agricultural Crops, said the claims were inaccurate.

The article focuses on the fungicide resistance management strategies discussed at the Association of Applied Biologists (ABB) conference held in Great Britain. Genetically modified crops with higher levels of in-built disease resistance might offer an effective way to overcome fungicide resistance. The results of strobilurin barley mildew resistance trials was presented by SAC researcher Fiona Burnett. Genetic modification could possibly improve host plant resistance to fungal diseases. INSET: ADVICE ON LABELS.

The article presents an interview with Conservative party leader David Cameron regarding the importance of agriculture and farming to the British government. Cameron discusses the attitude of the government toward farmers and the rural economy. He mentions his priorities for farmers if he is the Prime Minister. He cites the issues that must be dealt first before allowing farmers to grow genetically-modified crops.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues including one on the perception of farmers who buy foreign agricultural machinery, the possibility of co-existence between genetically modified and non-genetically modified plant and views on the 2006 Royal Show agricultural exhibition in Great Britain.

Presents information on the activities of arable land farmers in Great Britain. Experience of Ian Pigott in his meeting with Lord Whitty; Views of Peter Hogg on the unreliability of wind power; Views of Richard Crewe on genetically modified plants.

Provides information on the results of the 2003 farm-scale evaluations of spring sown genetically modified crops announced at the Royal Society in London, England. Crops compared to conventional crops in terms of weeds; Effect of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops on farmland biodiversity; Way in which the media interpreted the results.

Focuses on the issues related to the farm-scale evaluations (FSE) of genetically modified (GM) crops released in Great Britain on October 16, 2003. Discussion of FSE results; Significance of FSE in the history of GM crops; Overview of the arguments between pro- and anti-GM industry.

Deals with a strategy to prevent contamination of conventional to genetically modified (GM) crops in Spain. Reason for the difficulty of controlling the pest with pyrethroid chemicals; Percentage of human consumption maize which is rejected due to GM admix according to Agustin Marine, a maize grower; Segregation method for GM crops.

Reveals that growing genetically modified (GM) crops for biofuel could save British taxpayers' money according to the Agricultural Biotechnology Council. Amount that could be saved by the Treasury for GM sugar beet and transgenic oilseed rape; Arguments of anti-GM campaigners; Duty reduction for biodiesel from rapeseed.

Announces that results of the farm-scale trials of genetically modified crops in Great Britain will be published on October 16, 2003. Number of papers that will appear in "The Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society"; Committee that will advice the government on the implications of the trials.