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2 October 2003
The GM farm scale evaluations will show that "two of the GM crops grown experimentally in Britain, oil seed rape and sugar beet, appear more harmful to the environment than conventional crops and should not be grown in the UK" and that some scientists "still have reservations" about the third, maize according to a report in today's Guardian.
Friends of the Earth's Director, Tony Juniper said:
"If true, this must surely be the death blow for commercial GM crops in the UK. Two of the three crops tested are more harmful to the environment than conventional varieties, and scientists appear to have reservations about the third. GM crops are unpopular, unnecessary and pose threats to our food, farming and environment. The Prime Minister this week promised to listen to the public. It's time he listened on this important issue and refused to allow GM crops to be commercially grown in Britain".
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