Comments on: Will Europe Give in to Genetically Modified Foods?

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By: Jonathan Summers

Jonathan Summers — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:29:46 +0000

According to the conclusions of leading experts in Russia, Genetically Modified Foods are nothing short of Bio-terrorism and companies such as Monsanto pushing them on Europe and, particularly, Third World Nations must be held accountable. On the other hand, if the goal is to reduce the world’s population to the golden billion, GMFs are the weapon of choice.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:13:22 +0000

Imagine this reality. All plants will be patented by companies, thus owning the rights to all food. Think about the power those companies will hold over the world.

This isn’t science fiction, it has already happened in the U.S. to soy beans.

By: Lacey

Lacey — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:33:10 +0000

By stating, “Africa Can’t grow GMO crops because of fear of jeopardizing their agricultural exports to European markets” brings up two interesting points.

First: Should farming in Africa be export-based? If those in Africa are experiencing the worst of the hunger crisis, producing for export will NOT put food on their tables; rather farming should be intended for local production and diversified for nutritional security. This idea is supported by the International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science, and Technology, sponsored by the United Nations.

Second: The above statement, though maybe not intended, supports the industry’s steadfast pursuit to lift the banned on GE in Europe. Lifting the banned would allow GE corporations to expand their markets and increase their profits—which has nothing to do with those suffering in Africa.

I want to see the data behind the industry’s claim that “their products could increase crop yields, require less water, and reduce the need for pesticides, among other benefits.”

By: jeremy

jeremy — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:41:30 +0000

do not trust biotech companies that says they can feed the world. they cannot. they are for profit companies, answerable to their shareholders. that is the engine that drives them not the welfare of the people who will consume their food. they are regarded mearly as income providers and the more income that can be squeezed out of them……by whatever means…..is their only concern. these are not benevolent organisations, no matter what they say their intentions are. profit is their only driving principal, not the health and welfare of their customers. remember, they probably own the drug companies you will have no option but to turn to when the long term effects of consuming these products finaly take their toll

By: Mwana Mwega

Mwana Mwega — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:52:57 +0000

I hope the decision that Europe will reach on genetically modified foods will be science-based. Europe’s current position on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) jeopardizes other countries’, especially in Africa, chances of experimenting on crop genetic engineering. For instance, Africa can’t grow GMO crops because of fear of jeopardizing their agricultural exports to European markets.