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2009-08-13 | permalink
Genetically engineered seeds are not in Guyana’s interest
There is a critical need for scientific research in Guyana, but I believe that the collaboration with MS Technologies, LLC/Stine Seed Company, although limited at the moment to corn and soybean seed development, will result in major problems for farmers in Guyana. Coming from a family of farmers, I have an ethical responsibility to raise concerns now. This company is in Guyana because they smell huge profits, there are no policy hurdles, there is a perceived naïve technical and lay public, and no risk for litigation.
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2009-08-13 | permalink
Genetically engineered seeds are not in Guyana’s interest
There is a critical need for scientific research in Guyana, but I believe that the collaboration with MS Technologies, LLC/Stine Seed Company, although limited at the moment to corn and soybean seed development, will result in major problems for farmers in Guyana. Coming from a family of farmers, I have an ethical responsibility to raise concerns now. This company is in Guyana because they smell huge profits, there are no policy hurdles, there is a perceived naïve technical and lay public, and no risk for litigation.
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