“Super typhoon “Yolanda” that devastated the Philippines last November 8 has reportedly caused crop losses worth $110 million and inflicted damage to the agriculture sector of more than twice that figure. (more…)

EMAC director, Dr. Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, discussed the economic impacts of agrifood innovation in the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) 2013 Summit that took place in Chicago last week. Other speakers that participated in the Summit included Mark Lynas, John Lamb, Abt Associates, Linda Eatherton, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, Sue Hensley, National Restaurant Association and CFI’s CEO, Charlie Arnot.

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“Given the continuing debate about biotechnology, the Council of the American Phytopathological Society (APS) refined its position on the topic this week, as three pioneers of agricultural biotechnology received the World Food Prize. APS, the world’s largest organization of plant health scientists, represents nearly 5,000 members in 90 different countries.” (more…)

EMAC director, Dr. Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, took part in the Mistra Biotech Week and gave two separate presentations: The first was at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences where he discussed  the evolving structure of the global agrifood biotech industry and its implications for future innovation. (more…)