Testimonies of Contamination

This report describes the socioeconomic and human impacts of the presence of genetically modified (GM) maize and of genetic contamination in Spain based on experiences in 2007. Greenpeace has collected a set of testimonials from producers who have been harmed directly or indirectly by contamination by Monsanto's genetically modified maize, MON810. It does not claim to offer an exhaustive view of the maize situation in Spain, but rather illustrates how their livelihoods are damaged by the presence of this GM crop. This collection of testimonials shows a clear reality: serious contamination of non-modified crops is happening in the only EU country whose government allows MON 810 on a commercial larger scale.