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NSW organic farmers call for more protection as state lifts ban on GM crops – The Guardian

Representatives say regulators need to ensure there is no contamination from windblown seeds and pollen from genetically modified produce

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FarmingRepresentatives say regulators need to ensure there is no contamination from windblown seeds and pollen from genetically modified produce
Organic farming representatives say a decision by the New South Wales government to lift a ban on genetically modified crops will hurt its thriving industry.
NSW agriculture minister Adam Marshall announced Tuesday the states 18-year moratorium on GM crops would be lifted on 1 July.
The states farming lobby group, NSW Farmers, said it welcomed the move…

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