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Climate change threatens Quechua and their crops in Peru’s Andes

Climate change threatens Quechua and their crops in Peru’s Andes | Questions de développement ... | Scoop.it

In this town in Peru’s highlands over 3,000 metres above sea level, in the mountains surrounding the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Quechua Indians who have lived here since time immemorial are worried about threats to their potato crops from alterations in rainfall patterns and temperatures.

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EU trade chief misleads on GM food

EU trade chief misleads on GM food | Questions de développement ... | Scoop.it

Who is really in charge of the European Union's food safety policies?

Over the past few weeks, two EU commissioners have been sounding markedly different notes about genetically modified (GM) crops.

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GM crops: no gain for small farmers

GM crops: no gain for small farmers | Questions de développement ... | Scoop.it

Small farmers, who constitute the majority of South Asian farmers, do not benefit from GM crops, says Pervaiz Amir. Most importantly, South Asian countries need to open up the debate on GM technology to ensure sustainable agriculture and the welfare of the majority of farmers should be protected with policies that are based on the best science evidence.

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