GM Wheat Fails Market Test
Thursday, April 17, 2003
GM Wheat is ready for commercial release in North America. However, wheat exporters in Canada and the US have been clearly informed by their customers that GM wheat is …
Key Coexistence Questions Remain Unanswered
Thursday, April 17, 2003
“Government has yet to answer the question whether New Zealand farms will be contaminated if agricultural GMOs are released on a commercial scale”, said the Chairman of the Sustainability …
European Consumers Not Tempted To GM Food
Thursday, March 20, 2003
European consumers would reject GM food even if there were benefits to it over and above ordinary food. This is a key conclusion from the latest official survey for …
EU Moratorium on GMOs – More than a Trade Barrier
Saturday, March 15, 2003
Since 1998, there has been a de facto moratorium on the approval of GMOs for commercial release in the EU. The moratorium has applied to European GM developers as …
Lessons from the USA—Market Rejection of GM Foods
Monday, February 24, 2003
The experiences of current GM exporting nations provide important indicators on the prospects for New Zealand agricultural exports should it adopt GMOs in agriculture. Market access is a particularly …
GM Liability – Innocent Victims to Fend for Themselves
Tuesday, February 11, 2003
“The Government has left innocent victims to fend for themselves if a GM release causes harm” said Sustainability Council Executive Director, Simon Terry.
“It has gone against international commitments given …
Government Rushing GM Decisions Before Economic Advice In
Monday, February 10, 2003
“Government has rushed to clear the way for release of GMOs into the environment before it has even assessed the economic impact on New Zealand” said Sustainability Council Chair, …
Cabinet Faces Key Tests on Approach to GM Release
Monday, February 3, 2003
Cabinet today faces key tests on its approach to the release of GMOs.
It is considering changes to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act that governs how ERMA makes …
The Year of the Dog
Wednesday, January 1, 2003
By Sam Neill
Happy New Year. And a peaceful one too, God willing.
However, at this, the time of year normally reserved for optimism, if you can detect the telltale tick …
