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Headline	Category	Source
EU adopts updated rules for fertilisers	Agricultural Policy & Politics	IEG Policy
Bayer Reveals Monsanto Had ‘Watch Lists’ of GMO Opponents in 7 EU Countries	Agricultural Policy & Politics	European Views
Defining moment as Kenyans await Cabinet’s GMO verdict	Agricultural Policy & Politics	The Standard
Pesticide Safety Bill by Bob Larson	Agricultural Policy & Politics	AgInfo.net
States aren’t waiting for the Trump administration on environmental protections	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Washington Post
California Just Banned Chlorpyrifos. Why Won’t the EPA?	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Sierra Magazine
Warnings of Silent Erosion of UK Pesticide Regulations	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Technology Networks
EPA Issues Draft Revised Method for ESA Pesticide Assessments	Agricultural Policy & Politics	The National Law Review
Transfer of EU powers leads to silent erosion of UK pesticide regulation	Agricultural Policy & Politics	EurekAlert
EU commissioner says agriculture not on agenda for US talks	Agricultural Policy & Politics	EurActiv
Netherlands launches 2030 vision to protect biodiversity in agriculture	Agricultural Policy & Politics	EurActiv
Blocked by GMO politics – African scientist turns to 1950s technology	Agricultural Policy & Politics	Agri-Pulse
Open-source gene expression platform could yield more efficient food and biofuelcrops	Agricultural Research	Genetic Literacy Project
Using plant viruses as nanoparticles for targeted pesticide delivery	Agricultural Research	Nanowerk
Australian scientists eager to begin CRISPR crop research as deregulation deadline nears	Agricultural Research	Genetic Literacy Project
A multi image-based approach for modelling plant-fertiliser interaction	Agricultural Research	ScienceDirect.com
Measuring plant improvements to help farmers boost production	Agricultural Research	Science Daily
Breakthrough technique for studying gene expression takes root in plants	Agricultural Research	Science Daily
3 high-tech gadgets for monitoring crop diseases	Agricultural Research	FarmersWeekly
Anti-GMO Russia joins global CRISPR ‘bonanza’ investing $1.7-billion in gene-edited crop research	Agricultural Research	Genetic Literacy Project
High-Iron GM Wheat Trials Get Green Light	Agricultural Research	Seed World
No yield benefit to higher plant populations	Agricultural Research	Science Daily
BBSRC Innovator of the Year award recognises impact of international collaboration in wheat disease diagnostics	Agricultural Research	SeedQuest
Chhattisgarh mulls plan to become first Indian state to make biofuel from rice	Bioindustry	Business Standard
Czech PM draws ire as rapeseed blossoms	Bioindustry	RTL Today
‘Palm oil is a deal-braker for EU-ASEAN trade relations’	Bioindustry	EurActiv
Sale of bee-killing insecticide up big time in Denmark	Environment	The Copenhagen Post
Study maps rise in non-CO2 emission from cropland based agriculture over 30 years	Environment	Mongabay-India
EU petition calls for mandatory reduction in pesticide use to save bees	Environment	IEG Policy
As bumblebee diets narrow ours could too	Environment	Science Daily
Farming for a better climate	Environment	Scot.gov
Bioeconomy – a smarter way of using agricultural resources	Environment	EurActiv
Netherlands launches 2030 vision to protect biodiversity in agriculture	Environment	EurActiv
Declining bee populations pose threat to global food security and nutrition	Environment	SeedQuest
Open-source gene expression platform could yield more efficient food and biofuelcrops	Food security	Genetic Literacy Project
UN: Loss of Bees and Wild Insects Would Devastate World Food Supply	Food security	Voice of America
Growers warn of food insecurity	Food security	The News International
The story of a GMO crop that could save 2 billion lives	Food security	Genetic Literacy Project
Award-winning Irish biochemist Dr. Richard Murphy says it’s time to revisit the debate	GM Crops	Alliance for Science
Lawmakers to broach upon GMO commercialisation tomorrow	GM Crops	The News International
GM Brinjal Fallout	GM Crops	The Sentinel Assam
Australian scientists eager to begin CRISPR crop research as deregulation deadline nears	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Afraid of GMOs? Thousands of studies and strict regulations show there’s nothing to fear and farmer says	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Russia goes after Nestle after discovery of GMO in its breakfast cereals	GM Crops	RT
Why we can’t seem to bridge the gulf that divides pro- and anti-GMOforces	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Brazil Seeks China’s Approval To Supply Genetically Modified Sugarcane	GM Crops	Business Times
Prashant Bhushan writes to Environment ministry over Bt Brinjal cultivation	GM Crops	Times of India
Viewpoint: India’s GMO Bt eggplant ban drives farmers to buy black market seeds	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
India’s GMO Bt eggplant ban drives farmers to buy black market seeds	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
Ghana underscores need to embrace modern methods of biotechnology	GM Crops	GhanaWeb
Anti-GMO Russia joins global CRISPR ‘bonanza’ investing $1.7-billion in gene-edited crop research	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
The story of a GMO crop that could save 2 billion lives	GM Crops	Genetic Literacy Project
High-Iron GM Wheat Trials Get Green Light	GM Crops	Seed World
U.S. to help Pakistan introduce genetically-engineered corn	GM Crops	Dawn
Consumers want to buy from ethical companies but interest in non-GMO organic labels dropping	Organics	Genetic Literacy Project
Eating Organic for One Week Can Reduce Pesticide Levels	Organics	Food Tank
Farmers turn back on harsh chemicals and improve biodiversity and lower costs	Organics	ABC News
New Defra data shows growth in UK organic producers in spite of uncertainty	Organics	FarmingOnline
Blue alfalfa aphid poses problems and questions	Pest control	Hay & Forage Grower
UK-Pakistan to produce biopesticides in Pakistan	Pest control	Technology Times Pakistan
We need an invasive species inspectorate’ experts say	Pest control	ENDS Report
How plant viruses can be used to ward off pests and keep plants healthy	Pest control	Science Daily
A new computer program to give ammunition to fight corn mould	Pest control	CBC.ca
Soil conservation and weed control	Pest control	Great Bend Tribune
YES!BAT Encourages Rice Farms to Use Bats Instead of Pesticide	Pest control	Food Tank
Coriander can help farmers fight pests	Pest control	Daily Monitor
More choice in cereal and oilseed rape disease control programmes	Pest control	Agriland
New Review Examines the Promise of Habitat Management for Pest Control	Pest control	Entomology Today
Biocontrol basics	Pest control	Nursery Management
No cure for olive plants pest – the whole EU is at risk	Pest control	EurActiv
New thinking could make benefits of companion crops in oilseed rape a reality	Pest control	SeedQuest
Starbucks accused of exposing New York City customers to toxic pesticide	Pesticide	NBCNews.com
Using plant viruses as nanoparticles for targeted pesticide delivery	Pesticide	Nanowerk
French mayor bans pesticide use near to housing	Pesticide	The Connexion
Home Grown: Chemical Misconceptions	Pesticide	KYMA
Monsanto parent company Bayer faces thousands of Roundup-cancer cases after $2 billion verdict	Pesticide	NBCNews.com
Water quality critical in farm spray application	Pesticide	Mirage News
District details efforts to curtail pesticide use	Pesticide	Santa Monica Daily Press
EU petition calls for mandatory reduction in pesticide use to save bees	Pesticide	IEG Policy
US jury finds Roundup weed killer likely caused cancer – awards couple $2 billion	Pesticide	KGO-TV
Triple Action Neem Oil should be discarded	Pesticide	Farm and Dairy
Antibiotics Used as Pesticides Facilitate Antibiotic Resistance	Pesticide	Food Poisoning Bulletin
GM brinjal destroyed in Fatehabad	Pesticide	The Tribune
Why the final fungicide can make a real difference	Pesticide	Agriland
Why sugar beet growers should re-evaluate herbicide plans	Pesticide	FarmersWeekly
Sask. farmer leading class-action lawsuit against producers of RoundUpherbicide	Pesticide	CTV News
Take a look: South Africa’s first licensed crop-spraying drone takes flight	Pesticide	Business Insider South Africa
Warnings of Silent Erosion of UK Pesticide Regulations	Pesticide	Technology Networks
Ban On Toxic Pesticide Chlorpyrifol Supported In Watsonville	Pesticide	Patch.com
Oregon Officials Finalize Restrictions on Bayer’s Tree-Killing Herbicide – Stop Short of a Full Ban	Pesticide	Beyond Pesticides
Glyphosate can cure cancer? Yes some research ‘shows’ that — but what does it mean?	Pesticide	Genetic Literacy Project
Bayer to appeal $2 billion award in Roundup cancer trial	Pesticide	FarmingOnline
EU adopts updated rules for fertilisers	Soil management	IEG Policy
Soil sampling project to boost efficiency for crop growers	Soil management	The Weekly Times
Don’t delay with after cut fertiliser – new check will help	Soil management	The Scottish Farmer
Targeted subsidy stimulates 50pc higher use of ignored farm nutrients	Soil management	The News International
A multi image-based approach for modelling plant-fertiliser interaction	Soil management	ScienceDirect.com
Soil conservation and weed control	Soil management	Great Bend Tribune
Nitrogen fixing bacteria more available to US farmers	Soil management	Future Farming
Human excreta can make good fertiliser but prejudice and laws stand in way	Soil management	Down To Earth Magazine
Where there’s waste there’s fertiliser	Soil management	domain-B
German farmers denounce poor management of nitrate pollution case	Soil management	EurActiv
Need to clean up Iowa’s water should be the ‘mother of invention’	Water & irrigation	The Gazette
Protecting waterways is essential when spraying…be informed	Water & irrigation	Agriland
Coca-Cola keen on Africa’s water security	Water & irrigation	Pumps Africa

EU adopts updated rules for fertilisers