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echo: barktopus
to: John Beckett
from: Adam Flinton
date: 2003-06-15 15:20:56
subject: Re: EU modified food ban causes millions to starve

From: Adam Flinton 

John Beckett wrote:

> I don't know the details, but there was a suggestion that once a farmer
> starts using GM seed, it may be difficult to stop. I think the seed
> suppliers can argue that you have to continue paying fees as long as the
> GM component can be found in your produce.
>

What rubbish. These GM people don't have a leg to stand on. OK then if you
reverse that & you've bred a new sort of wheat (via usual methods) can
you go round & sue anyone who's corn has crossbred due to your pollen
fertilizing their plants?

Inc monsanto?

"Dear monsanto,

We have noted that in a large number of the crops you claim to own we have
noted our wheat breed genes are present. Please find bill attached."


They are living in "analyst dreamland".

Adam

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