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Biotechnology companies are attempting a corporate take-over of the
entire food chain. The World Trade Organisation, led by the USA, plans
to bully more countries into accepting GE seeds, GE crops and
unlabelled GE foods.
As consumers, we do not stand to benefit from GE foods: the technology is not necessary and it is not wanted. Farmers, especially those in developing nations, have already lost out because of subsidies and tarrifs.
Industry and government often use the argument that GM 'will feed the world'. However, it is unequal distribution of food that keeps millions hungry: the result of landlessness, unemployment, debt repayments, war and above all poverty.
As consumers, we do not stand to benefit from GE foods: the technology is not necessary and it is not wanted. Farmers, especially those in developing nations, have already lost out because of subsidies and tarrifs.
Industry and government often use the argument that GM 'will feed the world'. However, it is unequal distribution of food that keeps millions hungry: the result of landlessness, unemployment, debt repayments, war and above all poverty.
