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Category Archives: Genetic Modification
Request sent to Federal Politicians to block Gene Editing amendment
GMOs made with gene editing techniques need strict regulation to protect the health and well-being of farmers, consumers, environment and trade. Deregulation could result in crises in each of these areas. Also, these gene editing techniques need to be assessed … Continue reading
Why GMOs are NOT the Answer to World Hunger
Perhaps the most convincing argument for the use of GMOs in agriculture is the claim that they can produce greater yields, ostensibly relieving hunger in areas that struggle from a lack of food. This is a noble goal and one … Continue reading
Arena No.156: Agricultural Addictions
Dr Maarten Stapper writes about the herbicide to GM merry-go-round undermining our food supply. The herbicide glyphosate has recently been in the news since a worker in San Francisco was awarded a verdict against Monsanto for causing his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
AUSVEG’s 2013 Great Debate: Genetic Modification
Maarten participated in the Great Debate about genetically modified (GM) crops at the 2013 Ausveg National Convention at the Gold Coast on June 1st. Four speakers had been handpicked in the GM debate on the pro and against sides. Where … Continue reading
GM Showdown at Ausveg Debate
Maarten participated in the Great Debate about genetically modified (GM) crops at the 2013 Ausveg National Convention. Four speakers had been handpicked in the GM debate on the pro and against sides. Where does the horticultural industry want to go? … Continue reading
Bush Telegraph: Hands up for GM-free food
“More than 40 members of the Border Landcare Organic Group (BLOG) gathered at Wallangarra on Saturday to hear Dr Maarten Stapper and show their opposition to genetic modification (GM) of our foods.” Click here to view full article. Published in … Continue reading
Scientists ‘bullied or forced out’ of CSIRO
This article about Scientists in CSIRO was published nationally by Fairfax on September 18th. Maarten Stapper is mentioned as ‘allegedly pushed out because of his criticism of genetically modified crops’. It was not just the questioning on GM but also … Continue reading
Letter to the editor | Australian Certified Organic Magazine
Letter to the editor, Australian Certified Organic Magazine, Spring 2011, p 5.
Organic Expo International
An interview with Maarten at Organic Expo International on 6 August: [Watch the 5 Part Presentation here]
GM in our daily bread? Part 1
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…