AgBioWorld Members Discuss Organic Myths Response and GM Feed in Europe
UK’s Soil Association Responds to “Organic Myths” Article
Abstract: The UK organic organization The Soil Association responded to last week’s article on organic myths. A member posted this article while another argued that there will always been anti-organic advocates claiming one thing and organic advocates countering these claims with “peer-reviewed studies.” The member suggested that a non-interested party look at all the information available and “give a verdict.”
Source: The First Post (UK)
European Parliament Committee Chair Neil Parish Calls for Ban on GM Feed to be Lifted
Abstract: A member posted an article from the Irish Examiner on the need for the European Commission to lift the ban on genetically modified feed stuffs. Livestock owners feel that it is difficult to compete in the global market because they have to may a lot more for animal feed that does not contain GM ingredients. Another point made in the article is that 90 percent of the meat imported into the EU is from cattle fed GM animal feed, making it cheaper to sell.
Source: Irish Examiner
