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Canadian farmers opt for the GM route

DICK WARNER (Irish Examiner, Oct 20) is correct in believing that sound science and market forces should decide which genetically modified (GM) crops are incorporated into agriculture.

Canadian farmers opt for the GM route

Sat, 01 Nov, 2003 - 00:00

However, his assertion that Canadian farmers are faced with mounting bills and declining yields as a result of growing GM crops is incorrect.

A 2001 report commissioned by the Canola Council of Canada indicates that the introduction of biotechnology-derived canola (oilseed rape) varieties has benefited growers.

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Courts Your View Place: Canada Place: University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada Person: Jay M Holmes Organisation: Irish Organisation: Canola Council of Canada Organisation: Department of Plant Agriculture

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