17.10.2003 |

UK: Farm-scale evaluations of GM crops - results published

The long awaited publication of the scientific evaluation of Europes largest experiment with GM crops over the past years drew mixed reactions. The scientists claim that GM rape seed and beet had more negative impacts on wildlife while GM maize had some beneficial results. The government commented with caution. Environmental groups called for a ban of GMO growing in the UK.</p><p><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/gmdebate/Story/0,2763,1064295,00.html">Guardian: GM trials reveal mixed impact on wildlife</a></p><p><a href="http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/latest/2003/fseresults.htm">Defra website with press release and links to full reports</a></p><p><a href="http://www.zs-l.de/saveourseeds/downloads/uk_results_compilation.pdf">A Compilation of the research results</a></p><p><a href="http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/contentlookup.cfm?ucidparam=20031016120146&MenuPoint=D-I-B">Greenpeace press release</a></p><p><a href="http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/gm_crops_blair_who_do_you.html">Friends of the Earth press release</a>