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New evidence shows huge price rises for GM seed – a stark warning to UK farmers |
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Against a background of continuing calls from the GM lobby for the Government to back the growing of GM crops in the UK, a new report published today (3 Dec) shows that GM seed prices in America have increased dramatically, compared to non-GM and organic seeds, cutting average farm incomes for US farmers growing GM crops. For the full article see the Soil Association website.
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War of words over weeds could modify the verdict on GM crops |
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American farmers are having to spend more and more money and chemicals fighting "superweeds" created by the rush into genetically modified crops, according to a new report which promises to re-ignite the debate over GM. It claims that, far from reducing pesticide use, as promised, GM crops are requiring much more – because the saving on insecticide use is outweighed by extra herbicides being thrown at the weeds. The cost of weed control in the southern states is approaching the point where it will wipe out the benefit of extra yields from GM seeds and the problem is moving north says the report, which was published last week by The Organic Center in Boulder, Colorado. The report is authored by The Organic Center’s chief scientist and agricultural economist Charles Benbrook, a former US government adviser. He will be presenting his findings in Brussels and London early in December. Peter Melchett, policy director of the Soil Association, which will host Dr Benbrook's visit to Westminster on December 3, said yesterday: "This is very significant research and a major blow to attempts to revive GM crops in England."
Yorkshire Post (24 Nov) |
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Animals fed on GM feed are not GM-free |
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In a landmark ruling, the NZ Commerce Commission has accepted evidence from Prof Jack Heinemann, from an exhaustive review of the literature and on the basis of his own extensive professional experience, that animals fed on GM components ARE different from those which are reared using non-GM feed. This is a direct challenge to EFSA and FSA, who have maintained consistently that there are no differences between GM-fed and non-GM-fed animals, and that there is therefore no need for labelling or segregation of feed supplies to meet consumer demand for GM-free products.
To read the report go to the following pdf file:
The poultry producer Inghams Enterprises (NZ) Pty. Limited (Inghams) has received a warning from the Commerce Commission that it risked breaching the Fair Trading Act with claims that its chickens contained no genetically modified ingredients.
To read more go to the NZ Commerce Commission website : |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 22 November 2009 )
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Monsanto pulls GM corn amid serious food safety concerns |
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For the first time, a GM multinational has pulled two GM corn varieties from the regulatory and assessment process at the eleventh hour, after planning for a future income of several billion dollars per year from global sales. Monsanto has abandoned its ambitious plans for a so-called "second generation GM crop" rather than accede to a request from European regulators for additional research and safety data).
For further information go to the GM Free Cymru website . |
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GM Videos on the Net |
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GM Watch has an compiled an impressive list of about 50 videos - mostly on YouTube, and including interviews with Percy Schmeiser, the Canadian farmer Monsanto sued after GM seed contaminated his fields.
Go to www.gmwatch.org/gm-video |
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GMO Giant Monsanto Loses Another Day in Court |
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France`s highest court has ruled that Monsanto lied about the safety of its weed killing herbicide Roundup. The decision came just days ago and confirms an earlier court judgment in France finding that Monsanto had falsely advertised Roundup as being "biodegradable" and that it "left the soil clean."
For further details see the Natural News website.
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New Film: Big AG Shudders at "Food, Inc" |
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In the wake of the US release of the film Food, Inc., an expose of industrialized food production, corporations and corporate-supported groups from Monsanto to the National Chicken Council have created sections of their websites in an attempt to counter the facts that the film is bringing to light.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paula-crossfield/food-inc-gets-rave-review_b_214766.html
Around the Web:
Official Food, Inc. Movie Site - Hungry For Change?
http://www.foodincmovie.com/
YouTube - Food, Inc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqQVll-MP3I
Apple - Movie Trailers - Food, Inc.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/magnolia/foodinc/
Food, Inc. Review: Rolling Stone
http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/24044311/review/28631104/food_inc |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 July 2009 )
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US Court Rules GM Alfalfa can cause Irreversible Harm |
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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the planting of GM alfalfa can cause potentially irreversible harm to organic and conventional crops. Monsanto's petition to rehear was denied in full. "This ruling affirms a major victory for consumers, ranchers, organic farmers, and most conventional farmers across the country. [It] is a turning point in the regulation of biotech crops in this country," said Andrew Kimbrell, Executive Director of the Center for Food Safety.
http://usfoodpolicy.blogspot.com/2009/06/court-rules-ge-alfalfa-can-result-in.html http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/press_rele.cfm |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 July 2009 )
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