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2 August 05
GM crop produces ‘superweed’ Mail &
Guardian Online
Modified genes from crops in a genetically modified (GM)
crop trial have transferred into local wild plants, creating a form of
herbicide-resistant “superweed”. The cross-fertilisation between GM
oilseed rape and a distantly related plant, charlock, had been
discounted as virtually impossible by scientists with the British
government’s environment department. It was found during a follow-up to
the government’s three-year trials of GM crops, which ended two years
ago.
20 January 04
Rob Gibson MSP Retains Stance On GM Crops
SNP MSP for the Highlands and Islands Rob Gibson has voiced his support
for SNP MP Mike Weir’s early day motion in the House of Commons urging
caution on Genetically Modified Crops. The motion was introduced
following findings from the United States Department of Agriculture that
showed that some GM crops which were supposedly herbicide resistant
actually required greater use of herbicides in later years.
Mr Gibson said:
“This is a worrying development and shows that there is not enough
scientific evidence to say that GM crops are safe, indeed this research
shows that we still know very little about them.”
Mr Gibson, who campaigned against the GM trials at Munlochy on the Black
Isle, reiterated his belief said that the Scottish Executive should join
European Network of GM free areas:
"Agriculture is of immense importance to the economy of Scotland and
especially the Highlands. Concerns about GM crops could severely damage
the industry."
Mr Weir's Early Day Motion is as follows:
EDM 376
GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS AND RESISTANCE TO HERBICIDES
08.01.04
Michael Weir
That this House is concerned at the results of research carried out by
Dr Charles Benbrook on figures provided by the United States Department
of Agriculture which demonstrates that far from requiring fewer
herbicides some genetically modified crops require even greater amounts
in later years; and believes that this demonstrates that genetically
modified crops should not be licenced for use in the UK until such time
as long-term trials have been carried out to demonstrate they pose no
threat to the environment and that the current one year trials do not
give sufficient information to base a decision on the future of such
crops.
13 January 04
Advice on GM farm scale evaluation results
Scottish Paliament
13 October 03
Unauthorised GM Material In Scotland
GM Liability Bill Consultation Paper
Pdf format
29 July 03
Precautionary measures on GM trials
The Scottish Executive has taken steps to ensure that farmers who have
planted oil seed rape as part of the GM Farm Scale Trials have been
advised not to plant conventional oil seed rape this year.
2002 GM Crop Items On Caithness.org
GM Nation The Public Debate
This is the official website for the Genetic Modification
(GM) public debate taking place in June 2003. Use this site to find out
more about the issues surrounding GM - and find out how you can
join in the debate......
Campaign To Ban Genetically Modified Foods
GM Food Debate at the Guardian
Monsanto
Friends of The Earth Real Food
Corporate Watch - GM Info
Gene Watch UK
The Genetics Forum
Genetic Engineering Network
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