Some of the world’s largest biotech companies have chosen the islands to develop their genetically engineered seed corn. As a result, agricultural lands remain productive, dozens of jobs are created, and millions of dollars are spent here. To many, Hawai`i’s … Continued
Agrochemical genetic engineering (AGE) is the third generation of run-away industrial technologies. The first and second generation technologies were petrochemical and nuclear, emerging in the 1940s and 1950s, respectively. At their inception, these technologies were widely greeted as triumphs of … Continued
NMFS Outlines Plan to Rescue Pacific Leatherback Populations The National Marine Fisheries Service is planning a $3 million, five-year initiative to prevent the extinction of the Pacific leatherback sea turtle. The program is part of the Clinton administration’s budget proposal … Continued
Black Market in Golden Fruit: Transgenic Seeds Tempt Thieves When it comes to the use of genetically engineered seeds, Big Island papaya farmers “don’t have much choice,” says Stephanie Whalen, director of the Hawai`i Agriculture Research Center. “They either use … Continued
Genetically Engineered Crops Change The Face Of Hawai`i Agriculture On January 25, 1998, University of Hawai`i horticulturalist Richard Manshardt informed the U.S. Department of Agriculture of “a minor problem that has occurred in our papaya field.” At the time, Manshardt … Continued