Monsanto, the world’s largest producer of genetically modified (GMO) and genetically engineered (GE) seeds, has a small victory to celebrate, as the US Congress has approved a three-month extension for the “Monsanto Protection Act.”

Third-generation fisherman Fumio Suzuki sets out into the Pacific Ocean every seven weeks, not to catch fish to sell, but to catch fish that can be tested for radiation.

“Did you know that wild foods have at least 10 times more nutrients than cultivated foods?” So said Tracy Armbruster in her blurb about the Wild Foods courses she conducts in Villiersdorp.

I was privileged to meet the creater and owner of Organic at Heart, “a true food restaurant” in Plumstead, where we recently enjoyed a great staff meeting. If you look at the menu and notice that they cater for wheat free, sugar free, gluten free, Halaal, raw, vegetarian and vegan eaters, it’s obvious that the woman behind this initiative knows her health science.

One thing that I have learnt in the green industry is to not judge a book by its cover – not to make any assumptions about how “green” or not anybody is.

According to Oliver, the fatty parts of beef are “washed” in ammonium hydroxide and used in the filling of the burger.

A major retailer in the South African market has pledged to support the abolishment of gestation crates currently used for pregnant sows in much of the local pork farming industry.

The Coalition for a GM Free India along with various farmer unions, national political parties and diverse social and environmental movements have launched a nation-wide campaign demanding that the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill be withdrawn immediately.

There will be yet another march against biotech giant Monsanto tomorrow. This time in George, a peaceful protest is planned against a two-year field trial release of multi-stacked poison GMO maize by Dow AgroSciences LLC.

As the diverse crowd gathered – just as they did in hundreds of cities around the world – it was clear that Monsanto and the issue of health and food sovereignty transcends political ideology.

The Italian writer Alberto Moravia once described Sana‘a, Yemen as a “Venice of dust.” Since his visit, the streets have been paved with stone, and the dust is less in evidence. And if you look closely enough, you will find gardens thriving within these ancient walls, writes Yemen-based travel writer Tim Mackintosh-Smith.

Detecting infected maize early can help prevent contaminated crops from entering the food chain, and also reduce the risk of throat cancer linked to the consumption of infected maize products.

Behind the hyper-modernization that it is known for in mainstream media, South Korea is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern, tradition and innovation. This unique Food Sovereignty Tour allows you to explore South Korea’s world-renowned cuisine and the centuries-long struggle of South Korean farmers for land and democracy.

Consumers are increasingly aware of nutrition and health. Worldwide, they want to be better informed about the foods they eat, particularly when it comes to food content and what is declared on the product label.

A wave of laws that target animal welfare activists who take undercover videos at factory farms has been criticized for chilling free speech and allowing cruelty to continue in secret. But it’s not only animal well-being at issue. So is public health.

Will the end of one kind of agricultural chemical get bees back to a healthy population - or is it already too late?

It's been three years since the BP oil spill, and new truths have come to light - from deep down inside the ocean.

One of the biggest obstacles holding people back from eating healthy is easy access to resourceful information about chemicals in foods, natural remedies and supplements or new choices to make right at the store.

Rescue battery hens Cape Town is winding down their warmer weather hen rescues with mid-to-end April being their last rescue until later this year (spring 2013).

According to activist organisation Avaaz, Monsanto and Co. are trying to patent away our everyday vegetables and fruits like cucumber, broccoli and melons, forcing growers to pay them and risk being sued if they don’t.