UK to spend £100m on supporting GM crops for world's poor
Britain is planning to quietly spend up to £100m on support for genetically modified crops for the world's poor despite not having allowed any of the controversial foods to be grown commercially at home.
The Guardian reports: “A new white paper shows the government is committed to dramatically increasing spending on high-tech agriculture in the next five years, much of which will be on GM crop research. Biofortified crops, containing added vitamins, will receive £80m of development money, £60m will go on researching drought-resistant maize for Africa and a further £24m will be spent on pest resistance.” http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/19/gm-crops-aid-uk-funding
woensdag 22 juli 2009
Het zaadconflict tussen Percy Schmeiser en Monsanto
De Canadese boer Percy Schmeiser treft in 1997 genetisch gemanipuleerd koolzaad aan langs zijn akker. Schmeiser beweert dat het zaad is overgewaaid.
Als hij zijn land weer inzaait met dit zaad, wordt hij door gentech-reus Monsanto voor het gerecht gesleept wegens schending van patenten. Zo begint een slepend juridisch gevecht waar het dagblad Trouw een artikele aan wijdt.
Het wordt wel genoemd de moderne David, de Canadese boer Percy Schmeiser, tegen Goliath, het Amerikaanse concern Monsanto.
In Trouw: Het overgewaaide zaadconflict van Percy Schmeiser tegen Monsanto
Als hij zijn land weer inzaait met dit zaad, wordt hij door gentech-reus Monsanto voor het gerecht gesleept wegens schending van patenten. Zo begint een slepend juridisch gevecht waar het dagblad Trouw een artikele aan wijdt.
Het wordt wel genoemd de moderne David, de Canadese boer Percy Schmeiser, tegen Goliath, het Amerikaanse concern Monsanto.
In Trouw: Het overgewaaide zaadconflict van Percy Schmeiser tegen Monsanto
maandag 20 juli 2009
Artsen waarschuwen tegen eten genetisch gemanipuleerd voedsel
Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food
On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on “Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks.”
Healthfreedomalliance reports: “They called for a moratorium on GM foods, long-term independent studies, and labeling. AAEM’s position paper stated, “Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with GM food,” including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system.”
They conclude, “There is more than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects. There is causation,” as defined by recognized scientific criteria. “The strength of association and consistency between GM foods and disease is confirmed in several animal studies.”
http://blogs.healthfreedomalliance.org/blog/2009/07/01/doctors-warn-avoid-genetically-modified-food-2/
The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)
The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) was founded in 1965 by a group of clinicians from various specialties who banded together and formed a medical society that has evolved into the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.
Over de missie, "Our Mission", vertelt een woordvoerder van deze academie:
"The mission of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine is to promote optimal health through prevention, and safe and effective treatment of the causes of illness by supporting physicians and other professionals in serving the public through education about the interaction between humans and their environment."
http://www.aaemonline.org/
Hun artikel over de gevaren van genetisch gemanipuleerd voedsel
The American Academy Of Environmental Medicine Calls For Immediate Moratorium On Genetically Modified Foods
Wichita, KS - The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) today released its position paper on Genetically Modified foods stating that "GM foods pose a serious health risk" and calling for a moratorium on GM foods.
Citing several animal studies, the AAEM concludes "there is more than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects" and that "GM foods pose a serious health risk in the areas of toxicology, allergy and immune function, reproductive health, and metabolic, physiologic and genetic health."
http://www.aaemonline.org/gmopressrelease.html
Voedselveiligheid en wetgeving
Strange Martial Law via Food Control: HR 2749
HR 2749 is a strange bill in many ways. While the other “food safety” bills have been around since winter, allowing for much public discussion on the internet, HR 2749 has only suddenly appeared. It is a mutant conglomeration of the worst of the other bills, with the addition of one very original part – martial law.
http://blogs.healthfreedomalliance.org/blog/2009/07/06/strange-martial-law-via-food-control-hr-2749/
On May 19th, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) called on “Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks.”
Healthfreedomalliance reports: “They called for a moratorium on GM foods, long-term independent studies, and labeling. AAEM’s position paper stated, “Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with GM food,” including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system.”
They conclude, “There is more than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects. There is causation,” as defined by recognized scientific criteria. “The strength of association and consistency between GM foods and disease is confirmed in several animal studies.”
http://blogs.healthfreedomalliance.org/blog/2009/07/01/doctors-warn-avoid-genetically-modified-food-2/
The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)
The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) was founded in 1965 by a group of clinicians from various specialties who banded together and formed a medical society that has evolved into the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.
Over de missie, "Our Mission", vertelt een woordvoerder van deze academie:
"The mission of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine is to promote optimal health through prevention, and safe and effective treatment of the causes of illness by supporting physicians and other professionals in serving the public through education about the interaction between humans and their environment."
http://www.aaemonline.org/
Hun artikel over de gevaren van genetisch gemanipuleerd voedsel
The American Academy Of Environmental Medicine Calls For Immediate Moratorium On Genetically Modified Foods
Wichita, KS - The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) today released its position paper on Genetically Modified foods stating that "GM foods pose a serious health risk" and calling for a moratorium on GM foods.
Citing several animal studies, the AAEM concludes "there is more than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects" and that "GM foods pose a serious health risk in the areas of toxicology, allergy and immune function, reproductive health, and metabolic, physiologic and genetic health."
http://www.aaemonline.org/gmopressrelease.html
Voedselveiligheid en wetgeving
Strange Martial Law via Food Control: HR 2749
HR 2749 is a strange bill in many ways. While the other “food safety” bills have been around since winter, allowing for much public discussion on the internet, HR 2749 has only suddenly appeared. It is a mutant conglomeration of the worst of the other bills, with the addition of one very original part – martial law.
http://blogs.healthfreedomalliance.org/blog/2009/07/06/strange-martial-law-via-food-control-hr-2749/
vrijdag 17 juli 2009
Monsanto richt zich weer op genetisch gemanipuleerd graan
Monsanto is Back to Force Genetically Engineered Wheat Down Your Throat
Five years after shelving plans for biotech wheat, Monsanto is re-entering the wheat business with the purchase of a Montana seed company, OrganicConsumers reports.
Accrding to ths site, Creve Coeur-based Monsanto, the biggest seller of genetically modified seed, agreed to pay $45 million for WestBred LLC and could introduce new wheat varieties within a few years.
WestBred specializes in wheat germplasm, the seed's genetic material. The size of the deal isn't significant for a company such as Monsanto, whose annual sales exceed $10 billion.
But the company's return to a market it abruptly exited in 2004 is noteworthy, especially at a time when demand for wheat to make breads and pasta is growing.
The statement comes as Monsanto looks to its seed business as sales of Roundup herbicide are declining at a faster-than-expected pace because of increased global competition.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_18562.cfm
Five years after shelving plans for biotech wheat, Monsanto is re-entering the wheat business with the purchase of a Montana seed company, OrganicConsumers reports.
Accrding to ths site, Creve Coeur-based Monsanto, the biggest seller of genetically modified seed, agreed to pay $45 million for WestBred LLC and could introduce new wheat varieties within a few years.
WestBred specializes in wheat germplasm, the seed's genetic material. The size of the deal isn't significant for a company such as Monsanto, whose annual sales exceed $10 billion.
But the company's return to a market it abruptly exited in 2004 is noteworthy, especially at a time when demand for wheat to make breads and pasta is growing.
The statement comes as Monsanto looks to its seed business as sales of Roundup herbicide are declining at a faster-than-expected pace because of increased global competition.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_18562.cfm
maandag 13 juli 2009
Roundup beschadigt cellen en handelshuizen strijden tegen patenten Monanto en BASF
Franse wetenschappers zien schade cellen door Roundup van Monsanto
Uit een studie van de universiteit van het Franse Caen blijkt dat blootstelling aan glyfosaat in het onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel Roundup tot schade aan cellen kan leiden. Dat meldt het Agrarisch Dagblad.
“Met name cellen in de navelstreng, placenta en embryo’s bleken kwetsbaar. Producent Monsanto, betwist de relevantie van het onderzoek,” aldus de krant.
http://www.agd.nl/1079992/Nieuws/Artikel/Franse-wetenschappers-zien-schade-cellen-door-Roundup.htm
Kwekers strijden tegen chemiereuzen
Handelshuizen voor aardappelen, groente en fruit hekelen het oprukken van biotechnologie en het daaraan gekoppelde starre octrooirecht. Dat schrijft de Leeuwarder Courant.
Daardoor komt de gewassenteelt in handen van chemiereuzen als Monsanto en BASF, zo is hun vrees.
Dekrant meldt: “Doordat biotechnologie onder het octrooirecht valt, is het voor anderen niet alleen verboden om deze aardappelen of groenten te telen maar ook om ze te gebruiken voor de ontwikkeling van nieuwe rassen.”
http://www.leeuwardercourant.nl/nieuws/economie/ecoregio/article4904045.ece/Strijd_kwekers_tegen_chemiereuzen
Zie ook:
Organische productie
Hoe industriële giganten de beweging voor organische productie ondermijnen
Voedselmarkt en Monsanto
Voedselmarkt wil GM-vrij label en Monsanto criminaliseert biologische boederijen
Uit een studie van de universiteit van het Franse Caen blijkt dat blootstelling aan glyfosaat in het onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel Roundup tot schade aan cellen kan leiden. Dat meldt het Agrarisch Dagblad.
“Met name cellen in de navelstreng, placenta en embryo’s bleken kwetsbaar. Producent Monsanto, betwist de relevantie van het onderzoek,” aldus de krant.
http://www.agd.nl/1079992/Nieuws/Artikel/Franse-wetenschappers-zien-schade-cellen-door-Roundup.htm
Kwekers strijden tegen chemiereuzen
Handelshuizen voor aardappelen, groente en fruit hekelen het oprukken van biotechnologie en het daaraan gekoppelde starre octrooirecht. Dat schrijft de Leeuwarder Courant.
Daardoor komt de gewassenteelt in handen van chemiereuzen als Monsanto en BASF, zo is hun vrees.
Dekrant meldt: “Doordat biotechnologie onder het octrooirecht valt, is het voor anderen niet alleen verboden om deze aardappelen of groenten te telen maar ook om ze te gebruiken voor de ontwikkeling van nieuwe rassen.”
http://www.leeuwardercourant.nl/nieuws/economie/ecoregio/article4904045.ece/Strijd_kwekers_tegen_chemiereuzen
Zie ook:
Organische productie
Hoe industriële giganten de beweging voor organische productie ondermijnen
Voedselmarkt en Monsanto
Voedselmarkt wil GM-vrij label en Monsanto criminaliseert biologische boederijen
zaterdag 11 juli 2009
Voedselmarkt wil GM-vrij label en Monsanto criminaliseert biologische boederijen
Whole Foods Market seeks non-GMO seal
Whole Foods Market has partnered with the Non-GMO Project to test for the presence of genetically modified (GM) ingredients in its private label products in order to independently verify them as GM-free.
Foodnavigator reports: “Although the USDA requires that certified organic produce must also be GM-free, there is no government requirement for labeling of foods containing GM ingredients in the non-organic sector.”
“And for some crops, it is becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers to source non-GM versions. GM soy, for example – the most widely grown GM crop – now accounts for 90 percent of soy produced in the US.”
http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Financial-Industry/Whole-Foods-Market-seeks-non-GMO-seal
Criminalizing Organic Farms (Onder andere Monsanto)
Nutricide - Criminalizing Natural Health, Vitamins, and Herbs
http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=-5266884912495233634
Whole Foods Market has partnered with the Non-GMO Project to test for the presence of genetically modified (GM) ingredients in its private label products in order to independently verify them as GM-free.
Foodnavigator reports: “Although the USDA requires that certified organic produce must also be GM-free, there is no government requirement for labeling of foods containing GM ingredients in the non-organic sector.”
“And for some crops, it is becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers to source non-GM versions. GM soy, for example – the most widely grown GM crop – now accounts for 90 percent of soy produced in the US.”
http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Financial-Industry/Whole-Foods-Market-seeks-non-GMO-seal
Criminalizing Organic Farms (Onder andere Monsanto)
Nutricide - Criminalizing Natural Health, Vitamins, and Herbs
http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=-5266884912495233634
vrijdag 19 juni 2009
Percy Schmeiser en de Monsanto-case: een individuele boer tegen Monsanto
Percy Schmeiser is door zijn juridische strijd tegen Monsanto het internationale boegbeeld van boeren geworden die zich verzetten tegen de patentwetgeving in Noord-Amerika en Canada. Zijn bedrijf raakte besmet met GMO-koolzaad.
Monsanto daagde hem voor de rechter maar Schmeiser procedeerde jarenlang en hoefde uiteindelijk niet te betalen.
Hij is uitgenodigd door de Universiteit van Wageningen voor een lezing.
http://www.studiumgenerale.wur.nl/
Zie ook: http://www.biologica.nl/content/persbericht-programma-canadese-boer-percy-schmeiser-nederland-23-24-juni#comment-8)
De site van Percy: http://www.percyschmeiser.com/)
Monsanto daagde hem voor de rechter maar Schmeiser procedeerde jarenlang en hoefde uiteindelijk niet te betalen.
Hij is uitgenodigd door de Universiteit van Wageningen voor een lezing.
http://www.studiumgenerale.wur.nl/
Zie ook: http://www.biologica.nl/content/persbericht-programma-canadese-boer-percy-schmeiser-nederland-23-24-juni#comment-8)
De site van Percy: http://www.percyschmeiser.com/)
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