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Ultimately, we oppose the release of GE into the environment as there
is not adequate scientific understanding of their impact on the
environment and human health.
We also oppose all patents on plants, animals and humans, as well as patents on their genes. Life is not an industrial commodity. When we force life forms and our world's food supply to conform to human economic models rather than their natural ones, we do so at our own peril.
The future of farming lies in recognising its important role not just in the production of food, but also in providing clean water, diverse wildlife and plants, and the fertile soil on which the future depends.
Mainstream agriculture must change by becoming integrated into existing biological processes rather than trying to completely control and dominate them.
Farmers and consumers have said a resounding 'No' to GE. Their concerns have made an impact. For example, Monsanto has stopped developing GE wheat. The European Union has introduced the world's strictest labelling laws.
As the global wave of GE rejection by consumers, farmers and food companies continues, politicians, corporations and decision markers cannot fail to act.
The “true costs” of GE food (including financial, health and environmental risks), must be considered when decisions are made.
Rather than approving unwanted and untested technology on the grounds of flimsy promises and veiled threats, regulators have a duty to steer research funds towards sustainable agricultural models over industrial chemical farming.
We also oppose all patents on plants, animals and humans, as well as patents on their genes. Life is not an industrial commodity. When we force life forms and our world's food supply to conform to human economic models rather than their natural ones, we do so at our own peril.
The future of farming lies in recognising its important role not just in the production of food, but also in providing clean water, diverse wildlife and plants, and the fertile soil on which the future depends.
Mainstream agriculture must change by becoming integrated into existing biological processes rather than trying to completely control and dominate them.
Farmers and consumers have said a resounding 'No' to GE. Their concerns have made an impact. For example, Monsanto has stopped developing GE wheat. The European Union has introduced the world's strictest labelling laws.
As the global wave of GE rejection by consumers, farmers and food companies continues, politicians, corporations and decision markers cannot fail to act.
The “true costs” of GE food (including financial, health and environmental risks), must be considered when decisions are made.
Rather than approving unwanted and untested technology on the grounds of flimsy promises and veiled threats, regulators have a duty to steer research funds towards sustainable agricultural models over industrial chemical farming.
