Agricultural Research Ethics and Biosecurity

Global Agricultural Innovations (GAI) requires agricultural, field and laboratory research to be conducted responsibly and in accordance with applicable institutional, national and international requirements.

Approvals and permits

Authors must identify relevant ethics approvals, field-access permissions, collection permits, biosafety authorizations and regulatory permissions. Approval or permit identifiers should be reported when available.

People, animals and traditional knowledge

Research involving people, personal information, traditional knowledge or animals must receive appropriate ethical review and consent. Animal research must follow recognized welfare standards and report the approving body.

Biosecurity and environmental responsibility

Work involving genetically modified organisms, regulated pests, pathogens, pesticides, protected species or sensitive locations must comply with applicable law, containment requirements and responsible reporting practices.

Editorial action

Editors may request supporting documentation, seek specialist advice or reject work when approvals, consent, permits or safeguards are absent or inadequate.