# ![@simonmaechling Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::282965354.png) @simonmaechling Simon Maechling

Simon Maechling posts on X about science, france, rfk, countries the most. They currently have [------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[science](/topic/science), [france](/topic/france), [rfk](/topic/rfk) #164, [countries](/topic/countries), [food](/topic/food), [germany](/topic/germany), [health](/topic/health) #3042, [if you](/topic/if-you), [money](/topic/money), [agencies](/topic/agencies)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Farmers worldwide struggle with significant crop losses in fruits and vegetables due to nematodes. These pests penetrate the roots reproduce and cause root galling depriving the plants of vital water and nutrients resulting in poor growth and economic losses for farmers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1676881771378483201)  2023-07-15T17:51Z [----] followers, 22.9K engagements


"Just off to enjoy a cup now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1677916814083346432)  2023-07-09T09:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Twitter do your thing - any thoughts on how to reply to this comment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1677980762052734978)  2023-07-09T16:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Agriculture is not the problem. The problem is that there are a lot of people out there who strong have opinions about Agriculture but very limited knowledge of what it actually is"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1678144841585246209)  2023-07-09T20:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"By improving yields per hectare we are able to spare land from conversion. How much land has been spared thanks to yield improvements in wheat over the last [--] years [--] billion hectares"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1678660842391207936)  2023-07-11T07:03Z [----] followers, 13.1K engagements


"It's time to move from ideology to science. Yes to nuclear pesticides GMOs vaccines an other innovations that make the world a better place"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1681975633407090688)  2023-07-20T10:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A general ban on glyphosate would pose major problems for agriculture. We call on the German Bundestag to work for an extension of the approval for glyphosate at EU level. Support the petition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1684646703398293504)  2023-07-27T19:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The [--] biggest scams of the environmentalist movement:- [--]. Anti-Nuclear. [--]. Electric Vehicles. [--]. Organic Farming. What would add as number 4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1685905102052196352)  2023-08-03T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A GM potato promises to reduce fungicide applications by [--] percent and save the crop from late blight disease that destroys [--] to [--] percent of potatoes in Bangladesh and Indonesia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1687141983666544644)  2023-08-03T16:42Z [----] followers, 42.9K engagements


"Weeds will take over a field if not controlled. Tillage can be bad for soil health. Hand weeding works where fields are small and cheap labor is plentiful. Attacking glyphosate is a perfect recipe for farm failures mass starvation and lucrative legal fees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1687156429973520384)  2023-08-04T18:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Anti-GM crops activists in Africa spread fear and myths but do not provide scientific evidence. The debate is led by environmental activists who have based their understanding on hearsay not scientific facts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1687383932268929024)  2023-08-05T05:37Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"GMOs have a positive impact on the environment. Farms that cultivate GMO crops require less tilling which lowers soil erosion topsoil loss and fertilizer runoff. In general GM crops have raised crop yields by 22% decreased the usage of chemical pesticides by 37%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1688905615450812416)  2023-08-08T13:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Rice providesmore than 20%of the worlds calories but every year rice blast wipes out10-30%of the worlds rice crops An international team of researchers have now found a way to use CRISPR to make plants resistant to rice blast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1688917556822937600)  2023-08-08T14:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"72 countries adopted genetically modified (GM) crops by either planting or importing for food feed or processing. [--] countries planted GM crops and [--] additional countries imported for food feed or processing. [---] million ha of GM crops were planted in 2020"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1689219210495320064)  2023-08-09T10:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"We all value fresh and healthy food. But many people are concerned about pesticide residues. There are many measures in place to make sure that our food is safe after pesticides have been applied. WARNING:- It could get a bit technical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1689313030566232064)  2023-08-09T16:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Organic farming results in lower yields. When wealthy countries expand organic land it can lead to increased food prices in poorer countries. To compensate we'd need more farmland but turning untouched land into cropland can harm the environment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1689891158015512576)  2023-08-11T06:47Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements


"Modern Agriculture is not the problem it is part of the solution. It can address problems like feeding the growing population or climate change. By leveraging innovative tools such as pesticides and biotechnology Agriculture can contribute to solving these challenges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1692152345155543279)  2023-08-17T12:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Cut pesticide use by 50%. Regardless of efficacy or toxicity. Why Thats never addressed scientifically. It cant be over concerns about health or environmental impacts. Modern pesticides are safer than those used in organic agriculture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1693608344450162902)  2023-08-21T12:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Fadlansolichin1 @ilhamiz_ @pramboedii @wibisuseno Sorry for my tone Fadlan is that a serious question Glyphosate is the most studies pesticide and has a very low toxicity. What sort of research are you looking for that describes the low toxicity of glyphosate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1693638632710582736)  2023-08-21T14:58Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Bayer the most valuable Agriscience brand in the world . is making a significant contribution to the farming community and larger society"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1694081860832301429)  2023-08-22T20:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Greenpeace is fomenting a massacre of the poor and defenseless. Every government and responsible citizen should expose and oppose Greenpeace at every opportunity and in everyway possible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1694402017861550113)  2023-08-23T17:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"If dried weeds are too close to the tracks sparks from the steel wheels can start fires and flammable products transported by trains can ignite. Banning glyphosate would increase the risk of fire - is that what you want"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1695064428943712433)  2023-08-25T13:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""Nothing in life is to be feared it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more so that we may fear less." Marie Skodowska-Curie (1867-1934)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1695123847597474025)  2023-08-25T17:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Productivity of crops grown for human consumption is at risk due to the incidence of pests especially weeds pathogens and animal pests. Crop losses due to these harmful organisms can be substantial and may be prevented or reduced by crop protection measures"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1696062801435832687)  2023-08-28T07:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@marcusjansen5 Hilarious. Sometimes inconsistent positioning. It makes me laugh and cry at the same time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1696419682863956303)  2023-08-29T07:09Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@buitengebieden Right back at yall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1696738354719543343)  2023-08-30T04:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Organic food is a choice. I prefer my food 0% Organic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1696773689197433321)  2023-08-30T06:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Humans have been genetically modifying crops and animals for thousands of years via breeding. But in the past eighty years scientists have discovered techniques that allow us to do so in ways that are more precise and quicker. Here is [----] years of modification in maize"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1696860776672219461)  2023-08-30T12:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Bacteria could be genetically engineered to perform nitrogen fixation within the roots of non-legume crops such as corn. Partial replacement of fertilizers with gene-edited bacteria would also reduce nitrogen runoff and N2O emissions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1697479202906202575)  2023-09-01T05:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Some people have no idea about herbicides and glyphosate is only word they know. How dangerous can a molecule made up of glycine an essential amino-acid and phosphoric acid a common food ingredient be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1697936004114444445)  2023-09-02T11:34Z [----] followers, 42.1K engagements


"Carrots are among the richest sources of provitamin A carotenes in the human diet. Domestication and modern breeding have been driven by selection for large roots containing abundant carotenoids. Carrots shown are fully mature (100 days)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1698074108423033007)  2023-09-02T20:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Why is there a religious like obsession with glyphosate There are worse chemicals in the world. Many of them in kitchen and bathroom cupboards. Coffee and beer are more harmful to health than glyphosate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1698262104078254564)  2023-09-03T09:10Z [----] followers, 17.7K engagements


"@MattEAShardlow Thanks for commenting. That seems to be what the environmental NGOs are saying. They have moved away from saying glyphosate is bad to the co-formulants are bad. Do you think there is a flaw in this argument. Can you list the chemical names of any of these co-formulants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1698410670763425918)  2023-09-03T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"After [--] years of banning neonicotinoids bees are still dying of hunger and parasitism"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1698627925375852718)  2023-09-04T09:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@MattEAShardlow Well colour me pink"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1698662089424810182)  2023-09-04T11:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The legally prescribed limit for crop protection residues in food is so incredibly low that if this margin was applied to road traffic it would mean maintaining a safety distance of:- [--] km to the vehicle ahead when traveling at [---] km per hour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1698804941526057424)  2023-09-04T21:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"1/3 of all food produced is lost or wasted before people can consume it. Even after the crop was harvested on the field it can still be harmed by molds bugs or other pests. Crop protection even prevents stored products from spoiling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1698956728233001163)  2023-09-05T07:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Majority of ministers support new NGT regulation. Organic associations criticize the planned law"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1699398598562054242)  2023-09-06T12:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"40% of all crops around the world are lost. If there was no crop protection at all this number could increase to 80% due to nasty stuff like pests diseases or fungi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1699425961005969658)  2023-09-06T14:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Organic farming is not the solution to feed a growing population. Organic farming reduces yield by 18%. Warm temperate climate has a significant effect on the yield gap increasing to 21%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1700067895378633031)  2023-09-08T08:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Can animals photosynthesise Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy carbon dioxide and water into sugars. This process normally occurs in plants algae and bacteria. Some animals like the spotted salamander have stolen this ability for themselves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1700447433799389348)  2023-09-09T09:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Developing effective pesticides is a complex process that requires meticulous research programs. The goal is to discover substances that when used in have effects solely on the target species. Minimizing any impact on non-target organisms like humans and bees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1701528517194682695)  2023-09-12T09:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Unpopular opinion:- Is Organic Food the Fraud Most of us think natural must mean healthier. But there's not much evidence for that. Scientists concluded that there wasnt any significant difference in healthfulness or nutrition between organic foods and conventional ones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1701648714882760993)  2023-09-12T17:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The evidence confirms that the impact of pesticides known as Neonicotinoids on bees is statistically indifferent from zero. Also contrary to media perceptions from [----] to [----] managed honeybee colonies increased by 83% worldwide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1702210660350759405)  2023-09-14T06:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Bayer has received a regulatory approval for its new fungicide active substance Isoflucypram is a new fungicide that delivers unrivaled broad-spectrum activity against yellow rustSeptoria triticiand brown rust on wheat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1709640503396831329)  2023-10-04T18:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A complete ban on the use of glyphosate in agriculture will lead to farmers more frequently using other pesticides and also non-chemical alternatives that on balance are not necessarily better for humans the environment soil life and the climate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1709856140509548685)  2023-10-05T09:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I am relatively new to Twitter X. This place is so rife with fake news faked videos misinformation and disinformation. It concerns me greatly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1710930252678025422)  2023-10-08T08:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"True or False: Are social networks teeming with "Fake Experts" I think its quite common. In fact I am tired of seeing inaccurate posts and comments on social media"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1710942517401690442)  2023-10-08T08:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Companies commit to new global framework for regenerative agriculture practices. The framework sees over [--] agriculture cooperatives industry giants including Nestl Danone Unilever and PepsiCo commit to a global standard for regenerative agriculture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1711417310089454029)  2023-10-09T16:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Natural genetic modification borrowing your neighbours genes. Sacoglossans are also known as solar powered sea slugs. These creatures transfer genes from their neighbors in a similar way that genetically modified crops are made"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1711448006149451907)  2023-10-09T18:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Why is there a religious like obsession with glyphosate There are worse things in the world. According to the IARC:- Alcohol. Sunlight. Processed meats. Carry more risk than glyphosate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1712461513771139243)  2023-10-12T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The European Commission has proposed to renew the approval of glyphosate for the next decade but only if member states give their green light. Will all eyes be on France"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1712556545266077898)  2023-10-12T19:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Farmers grow GM crops not because they are brainwashed or manipulated. It is in their best interests. A meta-analysis of [---] studies indicated that growing GM crops reduces chemical pesticide use by 37% increases crop yields by 22% and lifts farm profits by 68%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1713303044916387911)  2023-10-14T21:17Z [----] followers, 19.8K engagements


"China has approved dozens of genetically modified corn and soybean seed varieties for planting in a breakthrough move that could eventually boost production and reduce dependence on foreign supplies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1714570642249461808)  2023-10-18T09:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Outdated EU laws especially the [----] framework that currently classifies gene-edited crops as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are choking off new sources of economic growth employment and environmental sustainability in Europe and beyond"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1716762545363562513)  2023-10-24T10:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"If the EU continues to exclude new advances in genetics technologies from its economy then benefits from the bioeconomy revolution - both economic and environmental - will go elsewhere. Europe cannot afford to say no to science"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1716777292586692932)  2023-10-24T11:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"UK to aims to pursue evidence-led GM crop regulation. Given the evidence from [--] years of commercial use that crops developed with GM methods are no more likely to pose unpredictable risks than crops resulting from other breeding technologies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1716803168800031150)  2023-10-24T13:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@TheOz91 I use ChatGPT for simple tasks [--]. Creativity. [--]. Situation analysis. [--]. Simplification of tasks. It can be very useful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1717423508915974435)  2023-10-26T06:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"GMOs increase crop yields improve the nutritional value of crops and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Those who want to improve standards of living and care for the environment should be appalled by GMO restrictions around the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1717583746885362060)  2023-10-26T16:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"What are your favorite anti-GMO quotes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1718348533013606436)  2023-10-28T19:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ThoBaSwe Show me some evidence that this is wrong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1719322123389264129)  2023-10-31T11:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@ThoBaSwe Are you an activist masquerading as an academic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1719433399767609532)  2023-10-31T19:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@ThoBaSwe Are you Why do you chose to come to my feed There were [--] retweets - go and talk to them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1719437205557403982)  2023-10-31T19:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Keeping cats presents a high risk of negative impact on vulnerable species of birds that live in areas with high density of cats. The main conclusion in a risk assessment undertaken by the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1723679855571579024)  2023-11-12T12:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Scaring people about 'toxic chemicals' without context or dosage is simply fear-mongering"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1729423692612948035)  2023-11-28T08:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Why are you advocating for the need to have MORE land for food production with damaging effects on wildlife habitats and the climate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1729891943352619291)  2023-11-29T15:55Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements


"Food security collapse. In Sri Lanka Organic Farming Went Catastrophically Wrong. The food security collapse in Sri Lanka showed misinformation affected policy-making. In [----] Sri Lanka suddenly shifted to organic farming banning synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. 🧵1/5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1730216347181732084)  2023-11-30T13:24Z [----] followers, 14.2K engagements


"1. Opinions need strong evidence to support them. [--]. It's vital to encourage using evidence and carefully checking information sources for decision-making. [--]. Knowing scientific facts from unproven claims is extremely important for a country's development and welfare. 🧵3/5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1730216353997394082)  2023-11-30T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The case of Sri Lanka's food security collapse emphasizes the importance of discerning between science-backed insights and unfounded beliefs. Evidence-based decision-making is needed to ensure an informed and sustainable future. 🧵4/5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1730216356803440886)  2023-11-30T13:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Read further about "Science and opinion in decision making: A case study of the food security collapse in Sri Lanka". 🧵5/5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1730216359731077208)  2023-11-30T13:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In [----] the main exporters of GM crops to the EU27 by volume were:- // Brazil: [--] million MT primarily corn and soybean. // Argentina: [--] million MT primarily soybean. // US: [--] million MT primarily soybean. // Canada: [--] million MT (Soybean and Canola)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1730647082908672343)  2023-12-01T17:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JoanElizShields @TheOz91 Which part of Buyer is it Do you have access to their balance sheet or annual report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1731056294851641715)  2023-12-02T21:02Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@GMOScience GM crops have no morerisk than those that have been developed by conventional breeding techniques. More than 280scientific institutions and organizations recognize the safety of GM crops and their potential benefits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1731216516991844652)  2023-12-03T07:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The safety tests have been done. Since [----] over [----] risk assessments have been conducted on GM crops in [--] countries. Not a single risk assessment identified a level of risk different from that of a non-GM variety"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1732409259021963310)  2023-12-06T14:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Abstentions were Germany and Bulgaria. Voted Against: Romania Croatia Poland Hungary Slovakia Austria Luxembourg and Slovenia. [--] countries voted in favor. A minimum of [--] was needed. For qualified majority 65% of EU population is needed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1734581369420800112)  2023-12-12T14:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Scientists can quantify pesticides in food at incredibly low concentrations typically in the range of [----] mg/kg. To put this in perspective looking for a pesticideat such low concentrations would be proportionally equivalent to finding a table tennis ball on the moon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1736405409894703145)  2023-12-17T15:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Philoulyon @4a_france @Bayer_FR @SirvenCatherine Quelle jolie photo - je connais ce lieu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1737598280643612842)  2023-12-20T22:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@Philoulyon @4a_france @Bayer_FR @SirvenCatherine Et cest quest-ce que nous sommes besoin aujourdhui"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1737598519140098266)  2023-12-20T22:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Mechanized direct-seeded rice provides a potential solution to climate change as well as rice production constraints. A recent study shows that rice farmers in Cambodia can potentially have higher yields of up to [---] tons/ha and 40% higher profits"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1737782088865054776)  2023-12-21T10:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@jaywgooch You wouldnt happen to know at what concentration these elements can be found in the body I am guessing ppb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1737876758085411051)  2023-12-21T16:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"1020% increase in wheat production under water stress has been witnessed in Argentina due to HB4 technology. The development and acceptance of HB4 wheat should be looked upon with some hope and expectation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741056535562768435)  2023-12-30T11:20Z [--] followers, 22.1K engagements


"@BeaumontRobert If you think it is bad here check out LinkedIn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741192858411978972)  2023-12-30T20:21Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"The EU GMO paradox:- In Romania before they joined the EU GM soybeans were extensively grown and exported to Europe. Since they joined the EU Romania is now forbidden to grow GM soy. Instead the EU pays farmers in Brazil Argentina and US to grow GM soy for them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1741341322617733319)  2023-12-31T06:11Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements


"A ban on GE corn will raise feed prices 81% which will cause similar price increases for food particularly meat. The ban on glyphosate will have similar negative effects. So Mexico today doubled down on their claim GM maize is dangerous. Over [--] years of data says otherwise. There is only one outcome of this dispute. https://t.co/yFsK0qGzda So Mexico today doubled down on their claim GM maize is dangerous. Over [--] years of data says otherwise. There is only one outcome of this dispute. https://t.co/yFsK0qGzda"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1741378902600081534)  2023-12-31T08:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Bt brinjal has been very popular. Nearly a fifth of Bangladeshi brinjal farmers have started growing Bt brinjal. [---] farmers growing brinjal across [--] districts of Bangladesh found that they their pesticide costs fell by 61%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1741418289455137140)  2023-12-31T11:17Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Toxicity is not an all or nothing phenomenon. You cannot call something toxic or non-toxic without factoring in the:- level of exposure route of exposure timing of exposure type of chemical compound metabolism of substance and more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1743556981233742287)  2024-01-06T08:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Most pesticides today are less toxic than table salt or vinegar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1744470396764569999)  2024-01-08T21:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Three things the French do well. Wine. Food. Providing clean energy to Europe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1744788088084205711)  2024-01-09T18:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"45 years old today. Lets keep calm and play music"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1745379600169865624)  2024-01-11T09:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Over [----] risk assessments by nearly [---] different governments around the world have confirmed there's no difference in risk between GM and non-GM crops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1745801720385417323)  2024-01-12T13:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The current EU GMO laws follow the 'Precautionary Principle' which means new technologies are prohibited until proven completely safe. 🧵1/4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1748283506533281806)  2024-01-19T09:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The yellow bottle contains one black dot and [------] yellow dots. So [--] part per million. To illustrate [--] part per billion wed need [----] yellow bottles. Remove the black dots from [---] of them and mix all the contents together. That one black dot is [--] part per billion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1749090382019752305)  2024-01-21T15:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@DGWilkinson Not interested in finding solutions and not interested in an evidence based approach. How would they raise funding if they accepted the evidence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1749189076433936895)  2024-01-21T21:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Myth: Pesticides are making our food poisonous. Fact: Pesticide residues are strictly regulated through Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and are closely monitored. MRLs define the maximum amount of pesticide residue in or on food that is expected and legally tolerated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1750904554848141381)  2024-01-26T15:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Nkruif You are entitled to your choice. May I enquire why you refuse mRNA vaccines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1753397604094820850)  2024-02-02T12:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Compounds are tested to determine their toxicity efficacy and other properties. This helps to identify the most promising compounds for further investigation. 🧵4/8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1754620390062637422)  2024-02-05T21:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Once promising compounds have been identified they undergo further testing including testing under real-life conditions in the field. The whole process can last [--] years. Before a new pesticide can be approved for use it must go through a rigorous regulatory process. 🧵5/8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1754620392751104235)  2024-02-05T21:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Conchi_Novillo So true And like you say the BT is being generated with solar power it couldnt get any better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1754906124027863385)  2024-02-06T16:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The Purple Tomato is the first genetically modified food crop to be directly marketed to home gardeners. GMO technology can transform agriculture in a more sustainable direction. Improving the environment. Improving livelihoods of people"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1755133011362763253)  2024-02-07T07:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@MogensStrunge @WePlanetDenmark @donanderledes I was hoping France would be "greener" literally"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1755249849782444436)  2024-02-07T15:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@MogensStrunge @WePlanetDenmark @donanderledes In Germany and France this would be my wildest dream"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1755253096614105469)  2024-02-07T15:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"30 years. [--] countries. [----] risk assessments. All conclude that GM-crops present no greater risk to human health or the environment. There is a point when you need to acknowledge that a topic is so thoroughly studied it is exceedingly unlikely that the conclusions are wrong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1755494095861002361)  2024-02-08T07:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Genetically modified Bt cotton on the left non-Bt cotton on the right. The technology has been responsible for a 30% reduction in total insecticide usage (by volume) on this crop. Why are some groups still advocating for the field on the right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1755877614902813095)  2024-02-09T08:53Z [----] followers, 61.4K engagements


"@KellyAlspals @DanielSMatthews Didnt Sri Lanka try that out How did it work for them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1756947959621484890)  2024-02-12T07:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Food security collapse. In Sri Lanka Organic Farming Went Catastrophically Wrong. An example of how misinformation can negatively affect policy-making"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1756954298569630030)  2024-02-12T08:12Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements


"Here is the forest cover in France. 18th century vs. 20th century. Population in France grew from [--] million [--] million. Agricultural intensification is good. We should have more of it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1756973945914356223)  2024-02-12T09:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@cormacleane @Kaikenhuippu You can read the peer review from the EFSA here. "EFSA did not identify any critical areas of concern in its peer review of the risk assessment of the active substance glyphosate in relation to the risk it poses to humans and animals or the environment.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1756980140590891009)  2024-02-12T09:54Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"99.99% of the pesticides in the American diet are chemicals that plants produce to defend themselves. The comparative hazards of synthetic pesticide residues are insignificant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1757087170332955085)  2024-02-12T17:00Z [----] followers, 22.3K engagements


"Bioluminescent plant launched in US Engineered petunia emits a continuous green glow thanks to genes from a mushroom. Flowers that look white during the day; but in the dark the plant glows a faint green. Would you want one in your home"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1757154081976483842)  2024-02-12T21:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Therefore the concentration of the herbicide is very very low less than 0.2%. In terms of concentration that is less alcohol than is found in some non-alcoholic beers. 🧵5/6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1757418917205578077)  2024-02-13T14:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Australia approves GM Banana. Fusarium wilt or TR4 is a devastating disease of bananas. Potential to impact an estimated [--] per cent of global banana production. The GM banana offers a potential safety net against the devastating disease. 🧵1/3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1758395801238208546)  2024-02-16T07:40Z [----] followers, 62.2K engagements


"Genetically engineered fruits. Approvals timeline. [----] - Tomato USA [----] - Squash USA [----] - Papaya USA [----] - Tomato China [----] - Pepper China [----] - Melon USA [----] - Papaya China [----] - Plum USA [----] - Eggplant India [----] - Pineapple USA [----] - Apple Canada"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1758500512524013907)  2024-02-16T14:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@KalidasuGirid Forgive me it should be Bangladesh in 2014"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1758505318466695635)  2024-02-16T14:55Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"EUs disastrous rejection of GMOs. When the EU resisted GMOs around the turn of the century countries watched with envy as farmers in the USA Brazil Canada Argentina Widely adopted biotechnology and surged ahead with the biggest yields agriculture has ever seen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1758770988261548287)  2024-02-17T08:30Z [----] followers, 23.1K engagements


"Let me quantify the alarming levels. [-----] g/L to [-----] g/L. [---] g/L is also know as 0.2ppb. This is the equivalent of finding:- [--] yellows cars 🚕 🚕 On [--] planet earths 🌍🌍🌏🌎🌍🌏 Is that an alarming amount As the EPA tells farmers to go ahead and spray drift-prone #dicamba across millions of acres of #GMO cotton and soya despite a federal court ban alarming levels of the toxic weed killing chemical are found in pregnant women https://t.co/M3270iHbcq As the EPA tells farmers to go ahead and spray drift-prone #dicamba across millions of acres of #GMO cotton and soya despite a federal court"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1758807540698165331)  2024-02-17T10:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Norway Approves GMO Canola Oil In Aquaculture. The oil is engineered to contain omega-3 fatty acids. Essential for health/growth of salmon and enhancing the color and nutrition. Fish feeding studies confirm the equivalence to non-GMO canola"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1758843248733216772)  2024-02-17T13:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@MatthewWielicki Who paid for the study"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1759222416213995857)  2024-02-18T14:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This puts the future of agricultural land at risk. In France a landowner could make; [--] - [---] times more money per hectare renting out their land to an energy company. Than theyd make from conventional farming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1759582491332026771)  2024-02-19T14:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is not true. Over the last [--] years there have been over [----] risk assessments by scientific experts in [--] countries all of which have concluded that GM crops have no difference in risk from non-GM crops. FRAUD ALERT There have been NO standard empirical tests to statistically establish the effects of GMOs directly and indirectly on individuals microbiome and environment. None. h/t @SaadMaan15 FRAUD ALERT There have been NO standard empirical tests to statistically establish the effects of GMOs directly and indirectly on individuals microbiome and environment. None. h/t @SaadMaan15"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1759646270556164532)  2024-02-19T18:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"30 years. [--] countries. [----] risk assessments. All conclude that GM-crops present no greater risk to human health or the environment. There is a point when you need to acknowledge that a topic is so thoroughly studied it is exceedingly unlikely that the conclusions are wrong. People who died of hunger in [----]. [-------] Deaths from GMO in the last [--] years. zero. https://t.co/UtaB8Ije8M People who died of hunger in [----]. [-------] Deaths from GMO in the last [--] years. zero. https://t.co/UtaB8Ije8M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1759671265890054474)  2024-02-19T20:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Why do we even need pesticides Globally farmers lose 30% to 40% of their crops due to pests and diseases. Crop protection helps farmers produce more food on less land to meet the increasing demand from a growing population. 🧵1/4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1759897798978290146)  2024-02-20T11:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Can microbes replace synthetic fertilizer The hope is to reduce the emissionsand pollution from synthetic nitrogen fertilizer by replacing it with nitrogen-producing microbes. Technologically thats a big challenge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1760342250905584053)  2024-02-21T16:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"U.S. farm output grew by 190% between [----] and [----] while inputs decreased thanks to biotech and other technologies. Planting more expensive GE seeds tends to increase crop yields lower pesticide costs and/or provide time and labor savings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1760680847341138315)  2024-02-22T15:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@MartinezBoloss @SirvenCatherine @Nathali37468405 @petitprincepari @Philoulyon [---] years you wouldnt have the time to sh*t post on twitter. You would be working in a field and if your children lived [--] years they would be hand-weeding in the summer. Instead of complaining think about how lucky are that you can call Uber Eats when you are hungry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1760753035167318310)  2024-02-22T19:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@NonGMOProject Excellent work from the research teams and the Food Standards Australia New Zealand who approved it as a food. Concluding that it is as safe and nutritious as conventional bananas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1760899805067219233)  2024-02-23T05:30Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Bacteria are single-celled organisms that lack a nuclear membrane. Bacteria adapt to new environments from the acquisition of new genes rather than by the alteration of gene functions through mutations. 20% of the genome of E. coli originated from horizontal gene transfer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1761396734578602081)  2024-02-24T14:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"GMO food and feed have [--] years safety record. Hundreds of millions of people consume GMO derived food in the:- USA Brazil China Korea Japan Canada Australia Argentina South Africa and in Europe. Yet anti-GM groups continue to propagate false information"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1761803922274918814)  2024-02-25T17:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"GMO food and feed have [--] years safety record. Hundreds of millions of people consume GMO derived food in the:- USA Brazil China Korea Japan Canada Australia Argentina South Africa and in Europe. Yet anti-GMO groups continue to propagate false information. It is imperative we all understand GMOs/gene editing - this tool has been unleashed on society. Thank you @GMWatch. @GMOFreeUSA @GMOfreeEurope @GMOFreeCanada @GMOFreeNigeria @yesmaam74 @stephanieseneff https://t.co/pH9bYtj3QG It is imperative we all understand GMOs/gene editing - this tool has been unleashed on society. Thank you @GMWatch."  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1761823054613692926)  2024-02-25T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"An unknown species of sea toad discovered near Chile. Looks like a red crochet toad to me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1762036068541411424)  2024-02-26T08:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@kfreitas888 @DrLizaMD YouTube is not a source of reliable peer-reviewed evidence. Please dont quote TikTok either"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1762351818179244113)  2024-02-27T05:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@mz55qrf Thanks Jackie apologies - you are correct. The error is mine. GMO eggplant is Bangladesh and of course the very recent Purple Tomato Actually thanks for pointing this out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1762477886483657162)  2024-02-27T14:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Am I poisoned if I eat a tomato sprayed with a pesticide" I was asked this question today. Thanks to the insights from science and a deep understanding of this complex subject I can confidently answer. "NO. I can eat in serenity. Here is why 1/4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1762496930129772904)  2024-02-27T15:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I understand the difference between hazard and risk. Hazards are potential sources of harm like sharp objects or chemicals. While risks is the likelihood and severity of that harm occurring. Identifying both is crucial for safety and risk management. 2/4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1762496934508466440)  2024-02-27T15:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Nvidia CEO said that people should learn farming instead of coding"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1762520743714140513)  2024-02-27T16:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For anyone who criticizes agriculture. You are part of 95% of people that dont work the land. Be grateful. Europe is looking for farmers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1762592699142524968)  2024-02-27T21:37Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements


"Stomata are pores for gas exchange. CO2 uptake O2 release. They are crucial for: [--]. Water regulation. [--]. Sustaining plant life. Plants conquered land from water over [---] million years ago. Horizontal gene transfer was key in transition of plants from water to land"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1762958275941679519)  2024-02-28T21:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"GMO means progress. Climate change threatens some crops which in Italy in addition to being traditional provide a living for thousands of families. In the photo a field with little water; on the left GMO rice that resists drought on the right an unmodified variety "  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1763252711670133021)  2024-02-29T17:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"In Europe the agriculture of tomorrow will be sustainable and intensive:- Permanent soil cover. Use of biotech. Crop rotations. No-till. Sounds very much like the agriculture of today in certain parts of the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1763628689416208487)  2024-03-01T18:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"While the EU debates half of the African continent now uses genetic engineering in its fields. [--] countries that have biosafety or GMO regulating laws so far:- South Africa Egypt Sudan Malawi Mozambique Eswatini Nigeria Ghana Burkina Faso Kenya Ethiopia Rwanda"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1763696951772484062)  2024-03-01T22:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Lobo67383079 I am happy for you to only eat vegetables"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1763973627781738680)  2024-03-02T17:04Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"There is nothing to fear. Bio engineered ingredients are potentially ingredients derived from GM crops. Over [----] risk assessments by nearly [---] different governments around the world have confirmed there is no difference in risk between GM and non-GM crops. 🚨 Hey @AldiUK What on Earth are. BIO-ENGINEERED INGREDIENTS https://t.co/XFPPQGCv5J 🚨 Hey @AldiUK What on Earth are. BIO-ENGINEERED INGREDIENTS https://t.co/XFPPQGCv5J"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1764237209945690161)  2024-03-03T10:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Organic farming led by France and followed by other geographies including India is now receding rapidly. Going organic is simply not sustainable in any geography. Yields from organic farming are about 20-25% less"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1765451051543511057)  2024-03-06T18:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The EU GMO paradox:- In Romania before they joined the EU GM soybeans were extensively grown and exported to Europe. Since they joined the EU Romania is now forbidden to grow GM soy. Instead the EU pays farmers in Brazil Argentina and US to grow GM soy for them. In [----] the main exporters of GM crops to the EU27 by volume were:- Brazil: [--] million MT primarily corn and soybean. Argentina: [--] million MT primarily soybean. US: [--] million MT primarily soybean. Canada: [--] million MT Soybean and Canola"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1765632679364436416)  2024-03-07T06:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Without Chernobyl we would probably have low-carbon European electricity. Unfortunately we failed to understand that the problem was communism not nuclear power. France has successfully decarbonized its' energy by building the most nuclear power stations in Europe. Since the mid-50s the country has built [--] nuclear power stations. Sans Chernobyl nous aurions probablement une lectricit europenne bas carbone. Malheureusement nous navons pas compris que le problme tait le communisme pas le nuclaire. https://t.co/0tqxyGkxT1 Sans Chernobyl nous aurions probablement une lectricit europenne bas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1765661900405166150)  2024-03-07T08:52Z [----] followers, 15.3K engagements


"In other news; Rennet (used to produce cheese) is a complex set of enzymes produced in the stomachs of ruminant mammals. Chymosin its key component is a protease enzyme that curdles the casein in milk. In addition to chymosin rennet contains other enzymes such as pepsin and a lipase. Because of the limited availability of mammalian stomachs for rennet production cheese makers have sought other ways to coagulate milk since at least Roman times. The many sources of enzymes that can be a substitute for animal rennet range from plants and fungi to microbial sources. Fermentation-produced chymosin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1765720608988393933)  2024-03-07T12:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In other news; Rennet (used to produce cheese) is a complex set of enzymes produced in the stomachs of ruminant mammals. Chymosin its key component is a protease enzyme that curdles the casein in milk. In addition to chymosin rennet contains other enzymes such as pepsin and a lipase. Because of the limited availability of mammalian stomachs for rennet production cheese makers have sought other ways to coagulate milk since at least Roman times. The many sources of enzymes that can be a substitute for animal rennet range from plants and fungi to microbial sources. Fermentation-produced chymosin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1766069642227802355)  2024-03-08T11:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Researchers have been testing genetically modified potatoes providing farmers with an alternative to fungicides. Field research carried out at three locations for three seasons demonstrates the value this transgenic potato events can deliver to potato farmers in Africa. The potato (Solanum tuberosumL.) is the third most important food crop globally. In parts of East and Central Africa (Burundi D.R. Congo Kenya Rwanda and Uganda) it is one of the most important food and cash crops. It is grown by over [------] smallholder farmers in Uganda with an average annual production of 400000t harvested"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1766095389059387836)  2024-03-08T13:35Z [----] followers, 38.4K engagements


"Things were not better in the past. In [----] the average life expectancy of a newborn was [--] years. By [----] this had more than doubled to [--] years. This extraordinary rise is the result of a wide range of advances in:- Health. Nutrition. Vaccines. Sanitation. Clean Water. Living Standards. Economic growth. Poverty reduction. What would you add to the list"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1766244324172341404)  2024-03-08T23:27Z [----] followers, 37.1K engagements


"Horizontal gene transfer happens frequently in nature. Why does no-one request a risk assessment on these transgenic organisms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1766362638169067722)  2024-03-09T07:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Rennet is a complex set of enzymes produced in the stomachs of ruminantmammals. Chymosin its key component is a protease enzyme that curdles the casein in milk. In addition to chymosin rennet contains other enzymes such as pepsin and a lipase. Animal rennet to be used in the manufacture of cheddar cheese Rennet has traditionally been used to separate milk into solid curds and liquid whey used in the production of cheeses. Rennet from calves has become less common for this use to the point that less than 5% of cheese in the United States is made using animal rennet today. Most cheese is now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1766380739686187382)  2024-03-09T08:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"New CRISPR tomatoes need less watering. Researchers used CRISPR technology to create tomatoes that use water more efficiently. This means they need less water to grow but still produce the same amount of tomatoes with the same taste and quality. Plants usually lose a lot of water through small holes in their leaves called "stomata." These holes also let in carbon dioxide which plants need to grow. By using CRISPR to remove a specific gene in tomatoes researchers made the stomata partially close during the hottest part of the day. This helps the plants save water while still getting enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1766515253972504618)  2024-03-09T17:23Z [----] followers, 17.8K engagements


"@WallStreetApes This is not true. Do not fall for anti-GMO propaganda. There have been over [----] risk assessments by [---] government regulatory agencies since [----]. All concluded there is no difference in risk between GM & non-GM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1766520049529921892)  2024-03-09T17:42Z [----] followers, 14.6K engagements


"Mix 1000s of genes to make a one ton pumpkin and no dont bats and eyelid. Turn off a browning gene in an apple and everyone loses their minds. Agree"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1766852606624739364)  2024-03-10T15:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Some news to catch-up on:- [--]. Costa Rica Opens Door to Innovative gene-editing Biotechnologies. [--]. New Zealand to overhaul gene-editing legislation by the end of [----]. [--]. Opposition to gene edited crops getting weaker. Read more details in this 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1767198875385761840)  2024-03-11T14:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The bioengineered cheese enzyme was approved [--] years by the FDA. The bioengineered form of the enzyme rennin - which has traditionally been extracted from calves' stomachs as part of a mixture called rennet and used by cheese-makers to curdle milk - presents no safety hazard and may be used in a variety of dairy products. 🚨 90% of Cheese is now GMO & its not listed on label. Cheese used to be made w/natural rennet. Now Pfizer takes genes from a cow & Genetically Engineers them into a type of moldwhich then produces Franken-rennet. https://t.co/1jaxBMgpry 🚨 90% of Cheese is now GMO & its"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1769094643726094622)  2024-03-16T20:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Am I poisoned if I eat a tomato sprayed with a pesticide I was asked this question today. Thanks to the evidence insights from science and a deep understanding of this complex subject I can confidently answer: NO I can eat in serenity. Here is why:- [--]. I understand the difference between hazard and risk. Hazards are potential sources of harm like sharp objects or chemicals. While risks is the likelihood and severity of that harm occurring. Identifying both is crucial for safety and risk management. Risk assessments are performed to evaluate the potential for health and ecological effects of a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1771176701029953624)  2024-03-22T14:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Arnault_jlng Exactly correct. I doesnt pass the EU risk assessment of safe use"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1771794183067423176)  2024-03-24T07:00Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Calculations show that consumption of hundreds to thousands of average servings are required to represent even the no effect levels of pesticide exposure at the very highest residues measured for each pesticide in each crop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1771820899877978598)  2024-03-24T08:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@ziontree LinkedIn is special"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1771873594915664223)  2024-03-24T12:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Anti-GMO propaganda will likely not solve bird-flu. #CRISPR Will Likely Not Solve Bird Flu. And theres a real chance for unintended or unpredictable consequences. These include triggering mutations that lead to a more deadly avian flu outbreak in chickens or that can even infect mammals including humans. https://t.co/E7nwwUL1uA #CRISPR Will Likely Not Solve Bird Flu. And theres a real chance for unintended or unpredictable consequences. These include triggering mutations that lead to a more deadly avian flu outbreak in chickens or that can even infect mammals including humans."  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1771907137867792660)  2024-03-24T14:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Human selection has reshaped crop genomes. Apples are very different today as to [---------] years ago. Among the traits selected for by human growers are size fruit acidity color firmness and soluble sugar An apple a day keeps the doctor away"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1772018301931077885)  2024-03-24T21:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@frmlss @NukeSavesLives @AngelicaOung @samuelhward Which EU countries are phasing it out I hear this over and over again and it is never referenced (cause its not true)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1773024951282348337)  2024-03-27T16:31Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Fossil fuels are the dirtiest and most dangerous energy sources while nuclear and modern renewable energy sources are vastly safer and cleaner. Or a nuclear power plant https://t.co/CeNhkGgcJM Or a nuclear power plant https://t.co/CeNhkGgcJM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1773337173900640334)  2024-03-28T13:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Apples are a human invention. We have reshaped crop genomes. Apples are very different today than [----] years ago. Among the traits selected for by farmers and scientists are size fruit acidity color firmness and soluble sugar. Throughout history humans have played a significant role in the development of the apple as we know it today. This process involved:- [--]. Selective Breeding: Early humans in Central Asia noticed variations in wild apples and selectively bred those with desirable traits such as taste and size. [--]. Cultivation: Over thousands of years humans cultivated and propagated these"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1774453353235276063)  2024-03-31T15:07Z [----] followers, 60.1K engagements


"I would like to introduce myself. And my dog Senbei Here are three facts about me. [--]. Im French but I grew up in the UK. [--]. Im married we have two dogs. [--]. I love to play music. My other dog is called Sable. My advice for everyday day:- Be kind to the next person you meet. Tell me something about you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1774548211908116954)  2024-03-31T21:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Farmers need to grow 50% by [----]. To feed clothe fuel the world. Around one-quarter of the worlds labor force work in agriculture. In many low-to-middle-income countries the majority work in farming and rely on it as their primary source of income. A few centuries ago this was the reality in rich countries too. As countries get richer the share of the population working in agriculture tends to decline as people move towards employment in industry and services. Over the past century agricultural workers have declined in number due to technological advances urban migration land use changes and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1774668057329156115)  2024-04-01T05:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Humans have been modifying crops for 1000's of years. Maize production is [---] billion tons per year:- With United States producing 31% China producing 22% of the global total. Modern maize in contrast to its ancestor teosinte has shed the hard casing around each kernel. Plants were favored for reduced branching resulting in larger ears of corn. In the 20th century this traditional approach saw an evolution with the introduction of more direct and precise genetic modifications. Hybrid strains of maize led to a surge in crop yields. The emergence of biotechnology created genetically modified"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1774841807886582254)  2024-04-01T16:50Z [----] followers, 14.1K engagements


"Visualizing global croplands. Whats better for biodiversity:- The density yielding US or The density yielding Africa/Asia For reference the [----] Corn yields:- Africa 2.22t/ha China 6.44t/ha France 7.47t/ha United States10.88t/ha"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1774910124189979120)  2024-04-01T21:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Three things the French do well. Wine. Providing clean energy to Europe. Reducing emissions with economic growth. Until [--] years ago CO emissions developed in lockstep with economic growth in France. Since the early 1970s the opposite has been true: emissions declined as people in France got richer. https://t.co/Qv9YeiX5eL Until [--] years ago CO emissions developed in lockstep with economic growth in France. Since the early 1970s the opposite has been true: emissions declined as people in France got richer. https://t.co/Qv9YeiX5eL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1775439750976921634)  2024-04-03T08:26Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements


"Contrary to popular belief:- Soil bacteria. Fungal diversity. Functional potential. Were NOT impacted by glyphosate. Cumulative glyphosate applications did not impact soil microbial communities. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/4/686 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/4/686"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1775452078288130389)  2024-04-03T09:15Z [----] followers, 48.3K engagements


"It is clear. To reduce carbon go nuclear. Today's Data Insight by @_HannahRitchie: Frances nuclear fleet gives it one of the worlds lowest-carbon electricity grids Find all of our Data Insights on their dedicated feed: https://t.co/KQhRSbc3w4 https://t.co/xBX8QWn1Oe Today's Data Insight by @_HannahRitchie: Frances nuclear fleet gives it one of the worlds lowest-carbon electricity grids Find all of our Data Insights on their dedicated feed: https://t.co/KQhRSbc3w4 https://t.co/xBX8QWn1Oe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1775794494534771049)  2024-04-04T07:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Corn would never have evolved without human intervention. Selection involves humans selecting traits that are beneficial to humans. Not ones that are beneficial to the organisms survival in the wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1777063813402988878)  2024-04-07T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Human beings have been altering plant genomes for millennia. Agriculture appeared around [-----] years ago and since then farmers and scientists have been manipulating a wide variety of crops. We have only just learnt how to do it a little quicker. https://www.authorea.com/users/113017/articles/277875-the-great-grandparents-of-our-fruits-and-vegetables https://www.authorea.com/users/113017/articles/277875-the-great-grandparents-of-our-fruits-and-vegetables"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1777592247304765639)  2024-04-09T06:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The wild peach was domesticated in [----] B.C. Farmers selected seeds from the tastiest fruitsfor re-planting. After6000 years of artificial selection the peach was:- 16xlarger. 27% Juicier. 4% Sweeter. Compared to its wildcousin. Which one would you rather eat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1777636309013565696)  2024-04-09T09:54Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements


"GM crops provide benefits that contribute to climate change mitigation. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/21645698.2024.2335701needAccess=true https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/21645698.2024.2335701needAccess=true"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1777732209572553156)  2024-04-09T16:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Banning plastics will not help reduce greenhouse gases. Inconvenient In [--] out of [--] applications examined plastic products actually make less greenhouse gasses than alternatives https://t.co/5cxpS7xs0u Inconvenient In [--] out of [--] applications examined plastic products actually make less greenhouse gasses than alternatives https://t.co/5cxpS7xs0u"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1777746170686701597)  2024-04-09T17:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"99.99% of the pesticides in the American diet are chemicals that plants produce to defend themselves. Contrary to what many people think most dietary pesticides are naturally occurring chemicals produced by plants. These natural pesticides haven't been tested as extensively as synthetic ones so their safety should not be assumed. RFK Jr: Shouldnt we talk about the fact that we have [----] ingredients in our foods that are illegal in other countries The two parties dont want to because theyre both paid by BlackRock. BlackRock owns the processed food companies that are poisoning us and they own"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1779584435026788621)  2024-04-14T18:56Z [----] followers, 11.9K engagements


"@wenck_biotech @Greenthumb891 Water is a dangerous chemical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1780619073656897856)  2024-04-17T15:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Everything is made of chemicals. It is the dose that makes the poison. Instead of:- Creating fear. Spreading chemophobia. Why not educate your audience with some basic science https://www.foodingredientfacts.org/chemophobia/ The USA has the most poisonous food system in the entire world. There are hundreds of chemicals in food produced/sold in the USA that are totally banned in other countries. Why did the USA not ban them when other nations did Why have they not since 🚨🚨🚨 https://t.co/2Delu9xHkv https://www.foodingredientfacts.org/chemophobia/ The USA has the most poisonous food system in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1781568337731838406)  2024-04-20T06:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Moolec achieves USDA approval for plant-grown animal proteins. Moolecs genetically engineered soybean accumulates animal meat protein. It is unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk relative to non-engineered soybeans. https://www.newswire.com/news/moolec-becomes-first-molecular-farming-company-to-achieve-usda-22306388 https://www.newswire.com/news/moolec-becomes-first-molecular-farming-company-to-achieve-usda-22306388"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1782512994997436840)  2024-04-22T20:53Z [----] followers, 127.5K engagements


"France has one of the world's lowest-carbon electricity grids. Generating 2/3 of its electricity from nuclear far exceeding the global average of 10%. With only [--] grams of CO2 emitted per kilowatt-hour it sets a global standard for clean energy production. Vive la France"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1782665644875337978)  2024-04-23T06:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@wideawake_media Pork flavored soy. Like a vegan who secretly eats meat. Moolec achieves USDA approval for plant-grown animal proteins. Moolecs genetically engineered soybean accumulates animal meat protein. It is unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk relative to non-engineered soybeans. https://t.co/vBtYBBuRz0 https://t.co/KM4XX6IKj7 Moolec achieves USDA approval for plant-grown animal proteins. Moolecs genetically engineered soybean accumulates animal meat protein. It is unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk relative to non-engineered soybeans. https://t.co/vBtYBBuRz0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1782675017769033928)  2024-04-23T07:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Bioengineered plants that Purify the air in your home *not available in Europe. https://neoplants.com/product/neo-px https://neoplants.com/product/neo-px"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783236383017963536)  2024-04-24T20:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Is California cleaner than France today No"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783516453821370826)  2024-04-25T15:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The consequence in gCOeq/kWh. A freedom of information investigation has found that Green party Minister Robert Habeck and Greens appointed bureaucrats colluded to mislead the public about the possibility of extending the operational lifetime of German nuclear power plants. The damning investigation found https://t.co/3BwmSMzfEb A freedom of information investigation has found that Green party Minister Robert Habeck and Greens appointed bureaucrats colluded to mislead the public about the possibility of extending the operational lifetime of German nuclear power plants. The damning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783783940798521667)  2024-04-26T09:03Z [----] followers, 24.6K engagements


"Greenpeace and its ideological allies are committing a crime against humanity. An estimated [---] [------] [---] children who are vitamin A deficient become blind every year. Within [--] months of losing their sight. Half of them die. Deaths from GMOs. Zero. Greenpeace and its allies just won a court case in the Philippines blocking Golden Rice from reaching millions of vitamin A-deficient young children. If this isn't a crime against humanity I don't know what is. Avoidable deaths could total 100000s. More: https://t.co/qV8RZyryHd Greenpeace and its allies just won a court case in the Philippines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783784484099268910)  2024-04-26T09:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Almost everything you eat has been modified genetically by humans. Brussels sprouts. Cauliflower. Cabbage. Kohlrabi. Kale. Are a human invention. You will never find them in the wild. They are the result of artificial selection. Created by selectively breeding from wild cabbage. Thank breeders scientists and farmers for making our food:- Productive. Affordable. Accessible. https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/are-kale-and-cabbage-the-same-plant.html https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/are-kale-and-cabbage-the-same-plant.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783808670167433681)  2024-04-26T10:41Z [----] followers, 103.4K engagements


"@gymnosophie @schneider_chris Exactly. In [----] it was 12-13% Nuclear + WSW that is the magic mix"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783845735793852893)  2024-04-26T13:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"One example why vaccines are miraculous. Let us move from ideology to science. Yes to:- GMOs. Vaccines. Nuclear power. And other innovations that make the world a better place"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783847236117447104)  2024-04-26T13:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"How to have CO2 emissions as low as France. I am going to reveal a big secret. @gymnosophie @simonmaechling Explain me how we could have emissions like France. Nuclear was 30% of German power at its max. If you do the rest with renewables then you still need backup with nat gas. If it is just about getting rid of coal . We will anyway @gymnosophie @simonmaechling Explain me how we could have emissions like France. Nuclear was 30% of German power at its max. If you do the rest with renewables then you still need backup with nat gas. If it is just about getting rid of coal . We will anyway"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783850195270172720)  2024-04-26T13:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@schneider_chris Yes. Be grateful for the low carbon nuclear energy that France sends Germany each day. Nobody wants that to change"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783864343731306902)  2024-04-26T14:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@IntermittentNRG @schneider_chris @gymnosophie Yes. Nuclear output reduced to make way for solar. Consequences include increased prices. There is no point to replace low carbon with low carbon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1783870460943311161)  2024-04-26T14:47Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"There is no nuclear waste problem. There has never been a nuclear waste problem. There will never be a nuclear waste problem. The problem is widespread ignorance fearmongering and bad politics. Have a great weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1784329045368336610)  2024-04-27T21:09Z [----] followers, 50.8K engagements


"Let us move from ideology to science. Yes to:- GMOs. Vaccines. Nuclear power. And other innovations that make the world a better place"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1784495953447166191)  2024-04-28T08:12Z [----] followers, 12.7K engagements


"@vickihird @DaveGoulson Can you summarize your understating of the link that you sent please"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1784929917651587563)  2024-04-29T12:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@AyliinJavadi @JungleCrg This is not a true statement. There have been over [----] risk assessments performed in over [---] countries. All have concluded that GM crops pose no greater risk than non-GM crops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1784939643789509051)  2024-04-29T13:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Farmers grow GM crops not because they are brainwashed or manipulated. But because it is in their best interests. A meta-analysis of [---] studies shows that growing GM crops:- Reduces pesticide by 37%. Increases crop yields by 22%. And boosts farm profits by 68%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1785063585007259919)  2024-04-29T21:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@_MaxLicht @DaveGoulson My post is on active ingredient per hectare. The graph you shared is simply pounds applied. Do you understand the difference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1785331697170428203)  2024-04-30T15:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Cheers to all the people who can change their minds when presented with information that contradicts their belief"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1785339700040847811)  2024-04-30T16:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The best way to deal with pseudoscientific agricultural practices is to be:- Honest. Informed. And forthright about them. Unambiguous exposs of quackery will inevitably appear rude to some people and hurt some feelings. This is a fact of adult life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/simonmaechling/status/1786376244541390884)  2024-05-03T12:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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