GM seeds persist for 10 years

Swedish scientists have found trangenic oilseed rape plants still growing in a field despite a decade of intensive efforts to remove them. “We should assume that GM organisms cannot be confined, and ask instead what will become of them when they escape.” said Prof Mark Westoby. “The government must now tear up its weak proposals for the ‘coexistence’ of GM with organic and conventional crops, and put in place tough rules that protect GM-free food and farming.” said FoE. FSA declares GM rice unsafe