Argentine government opens public consultation on GMOs
The Argentine Ministry of Agroindustry made official, through resolution 4/2017, the opening of a public consultation on biotechnological events that had their evaluation (Second Phase) completed by the National Advisory Commission on Agricultural Biotechnology (Conabia). The objective, according to the government, is to expand dialogue with society before releasing these organizations […]
Monsanto tests new “post Intacta” technology
A third generation of soybeans that will succeed Intacta are already being tested by Monsanto in Brazil. Approved by CTNBio (National Biosafety Technical Commission), the new technology will expand the spectrum of caterpillar control and also offer two modes of action for herbicides. The information was revealed by the president of Monsanto […]
Neem oil can control over 500 species of insects and mites
“Several results of research carried out in the field and in the laboratory have demonstrated the insecticidal action of neem oil (Azadirachta indica) on several pest caterpillars”. The information is from Gerson Adriano Silva, professor of Agricultural Entomology at the Laboratory of Entomology and Phytopathology – Universidade Estadual Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF). According to him, the insecticidal action […]
