Key Coexistence Questions Remain Unanswered
“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
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
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
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
“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
“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
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
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 …
GM Wheat Roundly Rejected in Key Markets
“As New Zealand moves a step closer to allowing GM crops to be grown, plans to launch the next major GM variety have gone on hold in the US” …
