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wrote:The radical extremist groups are very good at misrepresenting information, twisting the truth and outright lying. A lot of the rubbish coming out of Europe bears these traits, but unfortunately too many gullible people believe it.
I,m not a huge fan of GMO,s, but I do at least retain an open mind. As the effects of climate change become more apparent, I suspect we may have to adopt GM foods in order to prevent huge numbers of poor people from starving. The best thing that could happen is for reputable organisations such as the CSIRO to run proper long term scientifically based studies to research the effects of GMO,s so that future decisions can be made based on facts rather than the emotional BS rubbish currently paraded by environmental extremist groups as fact.
Yes there are some radical extremist groups putting out dis-info but they are not related to the GM issue. The majority of the organizations against GM or the agro-chemical giants have valid reasons for their stance and support it with fact. They should not be lumped in with some of the other groups. The fight against GM is a mainstream and scientifically accepted arguement. Good luck though trying to get the real picture via the corporate backed media.
Dollars buys cooperation and it changes truth as well as re-writes history. Think of a recent war for oil and the lies used to sanction it. Think of the horrific fallout, the deaths and displacement of millions of human beings. Do you remember this?
Seeds of suicide and slavery versus seeds of life and freedom
Contrary to its claims, Monsanto’s monopoly on seeds in India are the root cause behind the sharp increase in suicides.
In India, Genetically Modified Crops Come at a High Price
I don't accept all of the info about the suicides but I know for a fact that farmers have been locked in to a cycle of debt. This is not unlike the beyond cruel system of sharecropping that was inflicted upon mainly African American farmers in the US.
I don't believe that GM is an answer to feed starving millions. Often this is just a public relations ploy to win acceptance to what is really taking place.
@4channel wrote:
wrote:The radical extremist groups are very good at misrepresenting information, twisting the truth and outright lying. A lot of the rubbish coming out of Europe bears these traits, but unfortunately too many gullible people believe it.
I,m not a huge fan of GMO,s, but I do at least retain an open mind. As the effects of climate change become more apparent, I suspect we may have to adopt GM foods in order to prevent huge numbers of poor people from starving. The best thing that could happen is for reputable organisations such as the CSIRO to run proper long term scientifically based studies to research the effects of GMO,s so that future decisions can be made based on facts rather than the emotional BS rubbish currently paraded by environmental extremist groups as fact.
Yes there are some radical extremist groups putting out dis-info but they are not related to the GM issue. The majority of the organizations against GM or the agro-chemical giants have valid reasons for their stance and support it with fact. They should not be lumped in with some of the other groups. The fight against GM is a mainstream and scientifically accepted arguement
chameleon54 wrote - I certainly agree with you on this bit. There are vested interest in both the pro GM camp and those who oppose them and like you I am always suspicious of the multi national corporates who push an idea.. Good luck though trying to get the real picture via the corporate backed media.
Dollars buys cooperation and it changes truth as well as re-writes history. Think of a recent war for oil and the lies used to sanction it. Think of the horrific fallout, the deaths and displacement of millions of human beings. Do you remember this?
Seeds of suicide and slavery versus seeds of life and freedom
Contrary to its claims, Monsanto’s monopoly on seeds in India are the root cause behind the sharp increase in suicides.
In India, Genetically Modified Crops Come at a High Price
I don't accept all of the info about the suicides but I know for a fact that farmers have been locked in to a cycle of debt. This is not unlike the beyond cruel system of sharecropping that was inflicted upon mainly African American farmers in the US.
I don't believe that GM is an answer to feed starving millions. Often this is just a public relations ploy to win acceptance to what is really taking place.
Ok so you don't believe GM is the answer to feed starving millions......What do you believe the answer is ? Genuine question and interested in a genuine response.
I,m a third generation farmer and have been involved in commercial crop production for 40 years. Climate change is already having a noticeable effect on our agricultural systems. Farmers have done an amazing job of changing their systems and equipment to meet the challenge and yields have actually increased in spite of diminishing growing season rainfall. While there are still some gains to be made, I suspect we are moving closer to the point where production improvements from changes in plant cultivation and mechanical technology are starting to show up.
If our rainfall continues to become erratic, with shorter winter / spring rainfall seasons, how are we to manage growing plants without enough moisture ? The other major cloud on the horizon is herbicides. Roundup ( Glyphosate ) is the most commonly used chemical in agriculture globally. It is on the way out, having been banned in many countries already. The major alternatives to roundup, Paraquat and Diquat are more poisonous and dangerous to the point that I made the decision 20 years ago never to use them again.
Plants are also gaining resistance to many other chemical groups commonly used. Its a bit like antibiotics. We are running out of choices at a time when we need all the help we can get.
If you wont accept advances in plant breeding technology, what is your answer to prevent mass global starvation ? Trust me on this one....The clock is already ticking and we don't have a lot of time.
