Global Rejection of Genetically Engineered Wheat
Filed in archive Food and Agriculture on June 3, 2009
Farmers, consumers and civil society organizations in Australia, Canada and the U.S. released a joint statement confirming their collective commitment to stop commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) wheat.
Here's the summary statement:
In light of our existing experience with genetic engineering, and recognizing the Global consumer rejection of genetically engineered wheat, we restate our definitive opposition to GE wheat and our commitment to stopping the commercialization of GE traits in our wheat crops.
You can download a pdf copy of the full statement here. Individual and organizations are invited to join the action. Find out how you can pitch in!
Tags: GE+wheat wheat GMO genetically+engineered agriculture genetically engineered+wheat rejection+genetic
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Response from:
memory foam
(06/09/09 5:04pm)
Good job by those involved. It's encouraging to see the farmers standing up and not just accepting the misleading story they've been told on this issue. The GE companies have been claiming for years that they can increase overall yields, yet have only rarely been able to do this. And the citizens of the US have every right to expect that the safety/nonsafety of these products is determined before they are marketed.
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