A new study has found that pigs fed a diet of genetically modified soy and corn are significantly
more likely to suffer from stomach inflammation.
The study was led by Judy Carman, director of the Institute of Health and Environmental Research in
Australia.
"Pigs have a similar digestive system to people, so we need to
investigate if people are also getting digestive problems from eating
(genetically modified) crops," said Carman.
Antibiotic resistance will top the agenda when science minister David Willetts meets his G8 colleagues in London.
The meeting, which will take place at the Royal Society, is the
first conference of science ministers from the group of eight wealthiest
nations in five years. It will provide an opportunity to discuss
international issues that require global co-operation.
Greg Page, chief executive of Cargill Inc. has announced that in order to feed a world expected to grow from 7 billion to 9 billion
people by 2050, optimal planting practices, stable
local markets, free international trade and an sustainable agriculture in Africa must be carried out.
The head of Cargill, who outlined the
four-pronged plan in a speech to the World Cocoa Foundation, said
coordination would be vital to increase food production by 70 percent in
the face of an exploding global citizenry.
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| The Royal Society in London (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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