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2007-05-30 | permalink
ERMA New Zealand places strict controls on GM Brassica test
The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand) has approved an application by the New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research to field test genetically-modified brassicas in the Lincoln region. However, ERMA New Zealand has included strict controls to manage the risk of GM material escaping from the site.
- Environmental Risk Management Authority, New Zealand: ERMA New Zealand places strict controls on GM Brassica test
- The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand, New Zealand: GE brassica decision lacks justification
- The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, New Zealand: Sad day for New Zealand
- Greenpeace New Zealand, New Zealand: GM trial risky, costly and pointless
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2007-05-30 | permalink
ERMA New Zealand places strict controls on GM Brassica test
The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA New Zealand) has approved an application by the New Zealand Institute for Crop and Food Research to field test genetically-modified brassicas in the Lincoln region. However, ERMA New Zealand has included strict controls to manage the risk of GM material escaping from the site.
- Environmental Risk Management Authority, New Zealand: ERMA New Zealand places strict controls on GM Brassica test
- The Soil & Health Association of New Zealand, New Zealand: GE brassica decision lacks justification
- The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, New Zealand: Sad day for New Zealand
- Greenpeace New Zealand, New Zealand: GM trial risky, costly and pointless
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