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2008-09-15 | permalink
Welsh (UK) farmers hit out at opposition to GM
NFU Cymru has criticised the Welsh Assembly Government’s plans to do everything possible to exclude genetically modified crops from playing a part in Welsh farming. Union president Dai Davies says taking the most restrictive and precautionary stance on GM commercialisation in Wales could damage the industry. ”This cautious and restrictive approach to GM technology gives me some cause for concern, especially as it has the potential to leave Wales’ farmers at a competitive disadvantage,” he said.
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2008-09-15 | permalink
Welsh (UK) farmers hit out at opposition to GM
NFU Cymru has criticised the Welsh Assembly Government’s plans to do everything possible to exclude genetically modified crops from playing a part in Welsh farming. Union president Dai Davies says taking the most restrictive and precautionary stance on GM commercialisation in Wales could damage the industry. ”This cautious and restrictive approach to GM technology gives me some cause for concern, especially as it has the potential to leave Wales’ farmers at a competitive disadvantage,” he said.
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