Caught in the middle of the bitter GM battle
Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 138(6) 7 February 2003, 74-78(5)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: A special feature on the different opinions on genetically modified produce as farmers are caught between arguments in favour of GM crops and the possibility that there will be no market among consumers for such products. Includes the experience of conventional farmers growing GM crops and the benefits of reducing the amount of herbicides and pesticides. However some US experience shows an increase in chemicals sprayed on crops and there is no proof that GM crops are more economical. Also examines the issues that organic farmers will suffer from cross-contamination and consumers will reject food labelled GM.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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A special feature on the different opinions on genetically modified produce as farmers are caught between arguments in favour of GM crops and the possibility that there will be no market among consumers for such products. Includes the experience of conventional farmers growing GM crops and the benefits of reducing the amount of herbicides and pesticides. However some US experience shows an increase in chemicals sprayed on crops and there is no proof that GM crops are more economical. Also examines the issues that organic farmers will suffer from cross-contamination and consumers will reject food labelled GM.