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Agriculture is the world’s largest employer. Many of these people are among the hungry and poor, living on less than $2 per day. How can we help ensure they are able to feed their families?
Feeding a growing population is no easy task but farmers who have seen their rural communities in decline now look forward to a future of increasing investment and employment opportunities closer to the farm. Dig deep into the issues farmers face today.
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Father and Son Farming Side by Side
Indiana farmers discuss how biotechnology has increased their yields and reduced their environmental impact.
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The Man Who Saved Billions
Dr. Norman Borlaug, father of the Green Revolution, helped strengthen technology in agriculture.
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Increasing Prosperity and Production in Brazil
See the results of a study exploring the economic benefits of genetically modified soybeans in Brazil.
Videos
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Farmer Fred Meister on Biotech Crops
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Farmer Fred Meister discusses the benefits of biotech crops, including reduced tillage and higher yields.
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A Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug
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How did Dr. Norman Borlaug earn the title of Father of the Green Revolution? Find out about the many impacts he made on society by watching this tribute video.
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GMOs are the Way of the Future
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Farmer Rob Newell calls GM crops the way of the future for progressive, productive farmers.
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Burkinabe Farmers Desire Biotechnology for Cotton Fields
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Biotechnology helps farmers in Burkina Faso support their families by allowing them to plant seeds that produce more crops, allowing them to sell more at market. This in turn enables farmers to send their children to school and improve their villages.
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Avellaneda Discusses Advantages of GMO Crops
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Farmer Johnny Avellaneda talks about how farming technologies have helped him produce more crops while giving him more time to spend with his family versus in the field.
Documents
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GMOs - What’s In It For Us?
A report from the Danish Ministry of Agriculture highlighting the benefits GM crops bring to the climate and environment.
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Challenges for Agriculture, Environment, Farmers and Future Generations
Read our white paper that articulates the challenges for agriculture, the environment, farmers and future generations.
Photos
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Farmers in Action
See the faces of the farmers who produce the crops we rely on every day.
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Father and Son Farming Side by Side
Indiana farmers discuss how biotechnology has increased their yields and reduced their environmental impact.
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The Man Who Saved Billions
Dr. Norman Borlaug, father of the Green Revolution, helped strengthen technology in agriculture.
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U.S. Farmers Find Benefits in Innovation
How have biotech crops led to increased profits across the United States?
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Increasing Prosperity and Production in Brazil
See the results of a study exploring the economic benefits of genetically modified soybeans in Brazil.
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Drought-Tolerant Corn Helps Africa Farmers
Where droughts are common, genetically modified maize can help protect yield.
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Cotton Improving Lives of Farmers, Villages in India
Learn how biotech cotton has led to increased access to electricity, better drinking water, and more.
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Farmer Fred Meister on Biotech Crops
Play video
Farmer Fred Meister discusses the benefits of biotech crops, including reduced tillage and higher yields.
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A Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug
Play video
How did Dr. Norman Borlaug earn the title of Father of the Green Revolution? Find out about the many impacts he made on society by watching this tribute video.
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GMOs are the Way of the Future
Play video
Farmer Rob Newell calls GM crops the way of the future for progressive, productive farmers.
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Seferino Cosme on Adopting GM Corn
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After 40 years of farming, Seferino Cosme describes the benefits his family has experienced since adopting GM corn, including greater income and an improvement in their livelihood.
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Burkinabe Farmers Desire Biotechnology for Cotton Fields
Play video
Biotechnology helps farmers in Burkina Faso support their families by allowing them to plant seeds that produce more crops, allowing them to sell more at market. This in turn enables farmers to send their children to school and improve their villages.
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Avellaneda Discusses Advantages of GMO Crops
Play video
Farmer Johnny Avellaneda talks about how farming technologies have helped him produce more crops while giving him more time to spend with his family versus in the field.
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Elizabeth Jele, South African Farmer on Biotech Corn
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A South African small-holder grower's life was changed when she adopted farming innovations never before used in her community.
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Dr. Clive James on Improving Lives through Technology
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Dr. Clive James discusses the benefits that GMO crops have brought to 12 million farmers.
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New Hope to End Scourge of Drought
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Increasing Food Security in Dry Areas of the Middle East
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U.S. Speeds up Water Deliveries to San Joaquin Valley Farmers
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Lending a Helping Hand in Honduras
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EU Countries Support Program for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation
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Ministers Want to Give Farmers Better Bargaining Power
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No Change in SA Irrigators’ Allocations
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EC to Aid Drought-Stricken Guatemala
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Hunger: New Warning on Food Security for Horn of Africa
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Agriculture - Cross Rivers Plans N1.1 Billion Credit Line
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World Water Day 2010 Brochure
Take a look at the official World Water Day 2010 brochure, and read all about water quality. To learn more, visit the World Water Day site.
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