How did I miss this: On 30th August there was an article in the West Australian titled 'Libs flag new GM crop trials' in which the Western Australian Opposition was reported to be calling for wide-scale commercial trials of genetically modified (GM) … [Read more...] about WA Liberals Back GM Canola While Labor Claims Price Premium for GM-Free
Archives for September 5, 2006
Possibilities & Challenges for Biotechnology
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a report focused on the opportunities and challenges for biotechnology in the next decade: "WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2006— Deputy Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner announced today … [Read more...] about Possibilities & Challenges for Biotechnology
Steve Irwin’s Legacy to Conservation
The death of Steve Irwin is being reported as the biggest story to have come out of Australia in the last 25 years. According to Jeff Wall writing for On Line Opinion in a piece entitled 'Steve Irwin- Even larger in death than life': The Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Steve Irwin’s Legacy to Conservation
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD has worked in industry and government. She is currently researching a novel technique for long-range weather forecasting funded by the B. Macfie Family Foundation.