28.11.2007 | permalink
There seems to be no one sitting on the fence of the genetically modified canola debate with people from both sides voicing their opinions loud and clear. The debate has heated up after the NSW Government has announced it will lift the moratorium on GM canola, with the possibility of planting GM varieties as early as March next year. The NSW Government believes it’s done extensive research on GM crops and says they will have strict rules and regulations to ensure safeguards are kept. They’ve addressed the consumer concerns by saying strict labelling laws will be put in place. As far as farmers fears over GM seeds being blown into non-GM crops, the Primary Industries Minister Ian MacDonald used the success in segregating wheat products as a prime exampl