The Rural Voice, 2002-03, Page 7Feedback
food registration process has already
caused many expensive problems for
Canadian farmers and consumers. In
short, if biotech companies are
creating problems within our food
supply system, they should pay the
costs out of their intended profits."
Promoters of genetically modified
food are constantly looking for
excuses not to test, regulate, or label
their products. Now they are
fearmongering and trying to scare
farmers with predictions of increased
costs. If there are hidden costs
associated with genetically modified
products, those costs should be
identified in the varietal registration
process and appropriate decisions
made. Farmers should not be denied
the use of a true cost/benefit analysis
on genetically modified food.
The NFU has worked tirelessly to
reduce farmers' costs. On the issue of
GM food labelling, the NFU has been
clear: if Monsanto is creating costs
for farmers, Monsanto should pay.0
— Stewart Wells, President
National Farmers Union
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