There have been renewed calls for the State Government to retain its moratorium on growing genetically modified (GM) crops. Members of the WA Conservation Council and members of the Japanese Consumers Union today presented a 20,000-strong petition to WA Agriculture and Food Minister Kim Chance. The petition voices concerns over the safety and environmental impacts of GM foods. Japan is the State’s largest customer for canola and cereal crops, with the industry valued at $550million per year.