AGRICULTURE
GMOs: an association is keeping watch
Information on the GM crops and pesticides in Burgundy: the task of ensuring grain - Burgundy, supported by the Region. The association questioned the impact of intensive agricultural practices to our health and our environment.
Veille au grain
In Burgundy, no genetically modified plant is currently cultivated or tested in the field. " However, we are concerned by GMOs on our plates "Said Pascal Ferté, founding president of the grain Sleep - Burgundy.
If the consumer can know the presence of GM ingredients of plant origin in a product by reading its label, this is not the case for animal products: meat, milk, eggs, cheese ... However, animals can eat GM soy. " Over 80% of GMO products in the world are destined for animal feed "Said Magali Ringoot, host of the association.
So be sure to avoid GMOs, three solutions: eat organic, choose some labels that exclude GMOs in their specifications (the AOC of Charolais beef, cheese and Charolais Mâconnais and poultry of Bresse, for example) or buy directly from a farmer who is no recourse.
A day of citizen information
" The problem with GM is the lack of decline, independent information and studies on their impact on the environment and human health "Said Pascal Ferté. Keeping watch, the successor to the collective BAC GM is determined to intensify its efforts. " We give an accurate and referenced pourcontribuer that each takes its own opinion. "And Pascal Ferté noted that GMOs were introduced soon: toxicity tests are conducted only three months by the biotech companies that do not make public their results.
From an environmental perspective, we know the risk of spread and contamination of other crops. The association multiplies the means to educate and disseminate information not easily accessible: it has just created a website www.veilleaugrain.org and a newsletter, aims to develop public meetings and school-based interventions. If it affects the general public, it also targets farmers and communities. " Our next campaign will challenge the mayors on the issue of common pesticides and help volunteers to achieve zero pesticide, with the help of their inhabitants. "
- Article du 19/11/2010 15:02, modifié le 25/08/2011 13:00 -