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A Pledge That Promises To Keep Seeds Free For All To Use
...Inspired by the concept of open source software, a group of plant scientists and food activists, led by the University of Wisconsin, have launched the Open Source Seed Initiative – a campaign to protect the right of farmers, plant breeders and gardeners to share seeds freely...
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Brazil Farmers Say GMO Corn No Longer Resistant To Bugs
Farm lobby group calls on Monsanto and other biotech companies to reimburse for additional pesticide treatments Read More »
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I.B.M. Using Bits of Watson for Drug Research
The ingredients that went into the Watson arsenal are steadily finding their way into I.B.M. products. For example, WellPoint, the big health insurer, is trying out a system that uses Watson-style software to reduce redundant medical tests.
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Open-Source Agriculture: The Sprouting Of A New Food Movement?
Walk through the produce aisle today and you can find labels for organic, fair trade, and local items. For shoppers who oppose the practices of seed agri-giants like Monsanto, one day there may be a new option to consider: open-source. Read More »
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The Open-Source Seed Movement In Wisconsin
Farmers have traditionally gathered and saved seeds from one growing season to plant in the next. But this age-old tradition is being threatened by corporations that are increasingly restricting access to seeds through patents. Read More »
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US Honeybee Population Suffers 'Unsustainable' Death Rate Over The Winter
Nearly one quarter of the US honeybee population died over the winter, according to an annual survey. Beekeepers report the losses remain higher than they consider sustainable, and the death rate could soon affect the country’s food supply. Read More »
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