Media Release
Carol Vernon
Greens candidate for Cowper
May 21, 2013
Carol Vernon will be supporting the rally against Monsanto in Maam Gaduying Park , outside the Bellingen Council Chambers on Saturday, May 25, starting at 9.00 am.
Mrs Vernon said, "As a member of Bellingen Seedsavers I am totally committed to preserving heritage seeds. Many people in our local area demonstrate a huge commitment to sustainable food production.
" Genetically manipulated organisms (GMOs), their products, and the chemicals used to manage them pose significant risks to natural and agricultural ecosystems and human health.
" The precautionary principle must be applied to the use of GMOs and the techniques for producing them.
" Scientific evidence must be the basis for assessing and licensing GMOs. GMO assessments must be broad, independent and scientifically robust.
" Living organisms such as plants, animals and micro-organisms are not inventions. Patents on life are unethical and against the public interest.
"Farmers and consumers have a right to grow and consume non-GMO foods.
" Everyone has a right to know if foods contain any ingredients made using GM techniques, through the comprehensive labelling of those products."
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