The Philippines is close to becoming self-sufficient in rice production, according to the Philippine Information Agency. The country needs to produce an additional 2 million metric tons of rice to reach the target of 20 million tons.
Wheat growers in Washington have come out in opposition to labeling of GM crops. Genetically modified wheat is not yet commercially available in the state but the Washington Association of Wheat Growers has come out against plans that would make labeling of GM products mandatory.
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| Ifugao Rice (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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