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Monsanto acquired Delta & Pine
Aug 16, 2006
The multinational announced yesterday, that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of the global leader of cotton seeds.
European Commission supports Argentina in Monsanto battle
Aug 11, 2006
The European Union has agreed with Argentina regarding complaints filed by Monsanto over roundup ready soybean products shipped from Argentina to Europe.
Chinese GM cotton farmers are loosing money
Jul 26, 2006
After seven years of use of the GM Bt cotton, populations of other insects, such as mirids, are out of control.
Destruction of the illegal transgenic cotton fields divides the sector
Jun 30, 2006
Following last week CNTbio's recommendation to destroy the illegal transgenic cotton fields, an open war has started between the producers and the seed companies.
Monsanto revised the value of the soy royalties over the grain harvested
Jun 22, 2006
Monsanto revised the value of the royalties that will have to be paid by producers of Mato grosso do Sul.
Brazilian illegal transgenic cotton fields will be destroyed
Jun 21, 2006
The Brazilian National Biosafety Commission (CNTBio) decided to destroyed the illegal transgenic cotton plantations
Illegal planting of transgenic cotton confirmed in Brazil
May 23, 2006
450 hectares of illegal transgenic cotton, hidden in the midlle of a sugar cane plantation, are found in the State of Goiás.
Polish President signs the Act banning genetically modified seeds
May 5, 2006
The President Lech Kaczynski has signed the parliamentary act introducing a ban on the trading of genetically modified seeds in Poland.
Cancellation of Monsanto’s assesment tests in France
Apr 29, 2006
Two transgenic maize trials cancelled by the French Council of State
A new chapter in the conflict over Monsanto’s royalties in Argentina
Apr 18, 2006
The multinational wants to extend the blockade of transgenic soy coming from Argentina to the harbour of Rotterdam.
India: Monsanto Charged With Monopolistic Behavior
Apr 10, 2006
Government office submits report upholding charges filed by activist group.
Dupont and Syngenta join forces against Monsanto
Apr 10, 2006
The golden years of Monsanto in trying to control the licensing traits market might come to an end.
Brazil: Another transgenic soy yield failure
Apr 3, 2006
Monsanto’s transgenic soybeans reveal hidden defects during climatic stress.
Brazil: Syngenta Seeds Fined Half Million Dollars
Mar 21, 2006
IBAMA brings charges for illegal fields.
Brazil: Monsanto Reaches Agreement with Transgenic Cotton Producers
Mar 17, 2006
The agreement establishes the value of royalty payments for the next season.
Brazil: Transgenic Soy Embargo in Parana
Mar 2, 2006
According to the Biosafery Law no transgenic product can be planted close to an Environment Protection Area.
Argentina: Conflict Over Royalties Far From Being Resolved
Feb 23, 2006
Monsanto’s claim to collect royalties over the use of its Roundup technology has been disputed for three years.
Brazil: Deadlock In Negotiations Over Royalty Program Implementation
Feb 21, 2006
Monsanto intends to double the technology fee from last year.
USDA sued over approval of Monsanto alfalfa
Feb 16, 2006
Farmers and environmentalists join to stop first perrenial gene altered crop
Monsanto to Pay for Decades of Chemical Pollution
Feb 14, 2006
Monsanto and Solutia will share PCB pollution costs
Monsanto and Wal-Mart on Indo-U.S. Advisory Board
Feb 10, 2006
U.S. Slams Door on French Farmer
Feb 9, 2006
Anti-globalization activist Jose Bove turned back by U.S. customs officials at JFK airport.
WTO Rules Against Europe on GMO Restrictions
Feb 7, 2006
Transgénicos en Uruguay: animales más protegidos que seres humanos
Jan 26, 2006
En el año 1998 se introduce el primer cultivo transgénico en Uruguay: la soja (RR) Round up Ready.
S. Korea: Court Orders Monsanto, Dow to Pay for Agent Orange Damages
Jan 26, 2006
Uruguay: Threats are not concrete
Dec 12, 2005
In Uruguay, the royalty issue passed practically without notice in an already confusing situation.
Boletin America do Sul - Diciembre 2005
Dec 8, 2005
A Monthly Newsletter on Monsanto's activities in South America
Monsanto Brazil invests in transgenic corn
Dec 5, 2005
The multinational plans to intensify its activity on a market of which it already controls 10 %
Transgenic Soybeans in Rio Grande do Sul: 10 Years Later
Dec 2, 2005
The illegal planting of transgenic soybeans in Rio Grande do Sul began approximately 10 years ago.
Complaint v Monsanto SA to Competition Commission
Dec 1, 2005
Support the African Centre for Biosafety's letter of complaint to the South African Competition Commission against Monsanto South Africa.
Resisting the Royalties
Nov 28, 2005
Resistance against the payment of royalty is part of the fight against the soy's agroindustrial model
Transgenic soy planting area might increase in Brazil
Nov 24, 2005
Dubious claims by ISAAA’s subsidiary foresee an increase of transgenic soy planting area in Brazil
Monsanto still using child labor in India
Nov 23, 2005
Monsanto using children in India as part of its cotton seed production.
The control of agricultural production in Latin America through intellectual property systems
Nov 11, 2005
Free Trade Agreements (FTA) attempt to control Latin American farmers through the enforcement of intellectual property systems.
Brazil: Ministry of Agriculture Ratifies Illegal Planting of Transgenic Cotton
Nov 10, 2005
Minister’s decision confirms bias towards transgenic seeds.
Boletin America do Sul - Novembro 2005
Nov 1, 2005
A Monthly Newsletter on Monsanto's activities in South America
Propriedade Intelectual, Sementes e o Sistema de Cobrança de Royalties implementado pela Monsanto no Brasil.
Oct 29, 2005
An in-depth analysis of Monsanto's royalty collection program -- implemented this year in Brazil
Planting of Bollgard cotton still prohibited in Brazil
Oct 15, 2005
Despite assertions to the contrary, Monsanto's Bollgard cotton is not approved for commercial planing this harvest season.
Weed Resistance Concerns Dog Monsanto
Oct 13, 2005
Persistent concerns about weed resistance to the company's core Roundup Ready crop programs.
Ex-Monsanto Manager Says GE Crops "Out of Control" in Romania
Oct 10, 2005
"Massive Illegal Cultivation"
Monsanto sued for drug side-effects
Oct 5, 2005
Seven people are seeking damages for personal injuries after taking the prescripton pain reliever, Bextra.
Oppose the Attack on Organic Standards
Sep 29, 2005
Industry groups are lobbying Congress to change the law so that artificial ingredients can be included in foods labeled "organic"!
Brazil: Patent Benefits on RR Soybeans Expired
Sep 28, 2005
The National Industrial Property Institute confirmed yesterday that the original patent of Monsanto’s RR soy expired August 7, 2005.
Declaration of The Observatory on Agribusiness, for a Humane Agriculture
Sep 25, 2005
A multi-regional initiative was announced today to oppose the agribusiness model promoted by the biotechnology multinationals like Monsanto and their allies.
Courts could throw out Monsanto Patents
Sep 23, 2005
A recent Federal Circuit Court of Appeals decision regarding patent applications by Monsanto could have broad implications.
U.S. v. EC WTO Biotech Products Case
Sep 22, 2005
IATP has a new report on the WTO dispute. Go HERE to learn about this high-stakes dispute.
Summary of Monsanto in India
Sep 22, 2005
The company is promoting GE cotton by promising huge increases in yield and income for India’s small farmers.
Monsanto introduces Bt Corn
Sep 22, 2005
Bt Corn has been approved for introduction in the Philippines. Greenpeace published a related report in June.
New Cotton Crop Failure Lawsuit Filed Against Monsanto in Texas
Sep 20, 2005
Check out Musick et al.'s suit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Monsanto Tops Emerging Seed Oligopoly
Sep 8, 2005
Transgenic Soybean in Brazil : Notes about legislation on planting, sale and Intellectual Property Rights
Sep 5, 2005
This article was written to guide the participants from the Seminar:
MULTI – REGIONAL MEETING AGAINST THE ROYALTIES OF MONSANTO organized by the Grupo de Reflexión Rural, the Polaris Institute and The Center of Food Safety,
Monsanto buys 5 more regional U.S. seed co's
Sep 2, 2005
Informe de situación sobre las regalías
Sep 2, 2005
The royalty issue in Argentina : a complex situation
Shareholder activists file bribery resolution
Aug 22, 2005
Socially responsible investment firm pushes company.
Brazil: Seed Co's Look at Antitrust Case Against Monsanto
Aug 19, 2005
Scientists: Roundup Kills Frogs
Aug 10, 2005
Greenpeace: Monsanto Files for Global Patent on Super-Pigs
Aug 2, 2005
Planting Bollgard cotton is illegal in Brazil until 2007/08
Jul 28, 2005
According to the Ministry of Agriculture: « the process of analyze of the Bollgard seeds will take at least three years. » Meanwhile, no company will not be able to sell this GE variety before it is registered in the national seed catalogue.
Tell PBS to Stop Spreading Monsanto's Propaganda
Jul 25, 2005
Monsanto, the American Farm Bureau and other corporate agriculture groups have teamed up to co-sponsor "America's Heartland" -- a 20-part weekly PBS series produced by member station KVIE (Sacramento, CA). The show presents genetically engineered food as beneficial to farmers and consumers.
Gobierno apuesta por soya transgénica para competir
Jul 18, 2005
In-depth analysis of the GE soy situation in Bolivia. (De la Lista de intercambio y discusión del GRR.)
India: Antitrust laws considered for Bt cotton
Jul 5, 2005
The government of Andra Pradesh is considering using the Monopolies and Trade Restrictions Act to curtail the high prices of Bt cotton.
Monsanto Orchestrates Legislative Backlash in States Across the U.S.
Jul 1, 2005
Also see the Center for Food Safety’s Preemption Toolkit.
Drought in Brazil Could Dry Up Monsanto’s Sales
Jun 29, 2005
Drought in Brazil has caused a severe 72% drop in soybean yields in the heaviest Round-Up Ready soy using state.
New Human Health Study Reveals New Information on Roundup Toxicity
Jun 15, 2005
Public Rejection May Force Monsanto to Abandon Thailand
Jun 13, 2005
BT Cotton Failing Around the World
Jun 4, 2005
Monsanto's Secret Experiments Reveal GE Corn Harms Rats
May 22, 2005
Europe Rejects GE Corn, Again
Apr 28, 2005
US AID Force-Feeds GMO-Friendly Policies to Developing Nations
Apr 15, 2005
See the new report published by GRAIN.
Monsanto Busted for Bribery
Apr 5, 2005
South American Countries Meet to Discuss Monsanto’s Royalty Collection Scheme
Apr 4, 2005
Judge Denies Agent Orange Victims Their Day in Court
Mar 10, 2005
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