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Ecology and technology: Keys to feeding the hungry planet

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Owen Roberts

Without clean water and healthy soil, we’re going to have a hard time feeding the growing population. In this week’s Urban Cowboy, I talk about the way forward, based on discussions I’ve had with University of Guelph researchers and others. … Continue reading →

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Globally linking agriculture, health and biotechnology

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Owen Roberts

In this week’s Urban Cowboy column, I’m tying together a new OECD report on the potential for biotechnology with a  movement in Canada to unite agricultural policy and health policy. Canada has a unique opportunity to bring it all together … Continue reading →

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Animal technologies being developed with cost, environment in mind

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Owen Roberts

In today’s Urban Cowboy, I’m touching on how animal technologies — cloning, genetic engineering, artificial insemination and embryo transfer — are being developed with the drive towards cheap, affordable food and environmental sustainability in mind.  Remember Dolly the sheep? She … Continue reading →

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