From Colonialism to Green Capitalism: Social Movements and Emergence of Food Regimes
This paper argues that a new corporate-environmental food regime is emerging as part of a broader restructuring of capitalism, reflecting specific social and political compromises. It traces the evolution of past food…
Uninformed and disinformed society and the GMO market
This study investigates the impact of the European Union’s intricate regulatory system on the approval process for genetically modified (GM) crops. The requirement for GMO labeling across all Member States is identified…
Government regulation and public opposition create high additional costs for field trials with GM crops in Switzerland
The paper evaluates the additional costs associated with field trials of GM crops in Switzerland, considering the impact of government regulations and public opposition. It finds that for every Euro spent on…
Yield trends are insufficient to double global crop production by 2050
This paper discusses the global need to double crop production by 2050 to meet demands from population growth, dietary shifts, and biofuel consumption. It examines the yield growth rates of four key…
Trends in Consumer Attitudes about Agricultural Biotechnology
By highlighting the practical benefits of agricultural biotechnology, the article showcases the reality of insect-resistant and pesticide-efficient crops. These advancements can eventually lead to the development of nutrient-rich food products that will…
Understanding Perceptions and Attitudes toward Genetically Modified Organisms on Twitter
The paper makes a distinction between GMO discussions by laypeople and organizational entities on Twitter. Using text classifiers, topic modeling, and sentiment analysis, it addresses questions about popular topics, changes over time,…
Research on the Online Spread of Rumors about the Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products in the New Media Era Using an Improved SEIRS Model
The study is focused around rumors regarding the safety of agriculture produce in China, in light of the increased use of online media. the authors refer to the terms netizens and rumor…
Correcting Misperceptions About Genetically Modified Food on Social Media: Examining the Impact of Experts, Social Media Heuristics, and the Gateway Belief Model
The study reveals that when expert organizations highlight the scientific concensus on GM food safety, it can counter public misconceptions about the safety of genetically modified (GM) food and boost consumption habits.
Plurality of opinion, scientific discourse and pseudoscience: an in depth analysis of the Séralini et al. study claiming that Roundup™ Ready corn or the herbicide Roundup™ cause cancer in rat
A study negating the results of another study that was done on the impact of the commercial chemical product: Round Up. The paper discusses why they oppose the results and discuss the…
Into the weeds : Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company.
A documentary about a worker at Monsanto company, Dewayne Johnson, who became the face of a legal battle against the company for its product Round Up.
