Category Archives: Genetic Modification

GM in our daily bread? Part 2

A GM discussion by Dr Maarten Stapper in 5 parts recorded by Francois of ScandinavianMedia in the Speakers’ Corner of the Organic Expo & Green Show International at Sydney on 6 August…

Posted on 23rd Nov, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

GM in our daily bread? Part 3

A GM discussion by Dr Maarten Stapper in 5 parts recorded by Francois of ScandinavianMedia in the Speakers’ Corner of the Organic Expo & Green Show International at Sydney on 6 August…  

Posted on 23rd Nov, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

GM in our daily bread? Part 4

A GM discussion by Dr Maarten Stapper in 5 parts recorded by Francois of ScandinavianMedia in the Speakers’ Corner of the Organic Expo & Green Show International at Sydney on 6 August…

Posted on 23rd Nov, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

GM in our daily bread? Part 5

A GM discussion by Dr Maarten Stapper in 5 parts recorded by Francois of ScandinavianMedia in the Speakers’ Corner of the Organic Expo & Green Show International at Sydney on 6 August…

Posted on 23rd Nov, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

Genetically modified food: the wrong path for Australia?

Greenpeace’s radical action in destroying genetically modified wheat crops being trialled by the CSIRO in Canberra has catapulted the issue of GM foods on to the Australian food table. The government has plans to introduce GM wheat by 2015 but … Continue reading →

Posted on 23rd Nov, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

Explaining the science behind an anti-GM stance

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2010/s3055978.htm ABC Radio – Bush Telegraph: Wednesday, 03/11/2010 People oppose GM foods for a variety of reasons. According to a recent Greenpeace report, “If Genetic Engineered wheat prevails, it will have a widespread impact on the Australian consumers, farmers, the … Continue reading →

Posted on 23rd Nov, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

Food industry slams genetically engineered wheat

The food industry will face widespread contamination and human health will be put at risk if trials for genetically engineered (GE) wheat are allowed out of laboratory conditions and into the field. http://www.reportage-enviro.com/2010/11/food-industry-slams-genetically-engineered-wheat/

Posted on 23rd Nov, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

ABC Catalyst GM special

Dr. Stapper recently appeared on ABC Catalyst’s GM special. The program is presented on their website in 5 segment starting with an introduction into the Genetically Modified breeding “In the Beginning”. Maarten appears at the end of the last section “Daily Bread … Continue reading →

Posted on 14th Oct, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

Food on trial

Broadcast: Landline, ABC, 21st August 2011 Reporter: Kerry Staight http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2010/s3298417.htm We’re looking at one of the most contentious issues in global agriculture – genetically modified food. There’s obviously a robust debate in Australia about the pros and cons of the … Continue reading →

Posted on 22nd Aug, 2011 by Waterwheel Creative

Natural Resistance

By Gretel SneathPotatoes Australia, Oct, 2008 Read Full Article  

Posted on 18th Jun, 2009 by Maarten Stapper