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NEWSLETTERS
26 Jan 2005
Monsanto is back in the news, but not in a way they like much.
The company has admitted to bribing Indonesian officials from 1997-2002. Why? To try and avoid environmental reporting on their GE cotton.
In the US, they’ve sued 147 farmers and “aggressively investigated” thousands more.
Back here, Monsanto has applied for three new GE varieties to be approved as human foods.
The food standards board wants to hear your views. Submissions are due 9th February.
Fruit and Veggies
Back to basics with the Good Food Guide
(26 Jan 2005)
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Warning for Argentina's GE soy industry
The honeymoon is over, says a new report. Dr Benbrook advises the industry to change its ways or face possible collapse.
(26 Jan 2005)
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Monsanto sues 147 GE farmers
Thousands "aggressively investigated" for saving seed or not paying seed fees.
(26 Jan 2005)
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Monsanto to pay $1.5 m fine for bribery
Company dobs itself in for bribing Indonesian officials for five years. Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant is caught up in the row.
(26 Jan 2005)
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Action - should three new GE foods be approved here?
The food standards board wants to hear from consumers before they give Monsanto the go-ahead. Submissions close 9th February.
(26 Jan 2005)
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Wounded scientist fights back
Court case to reveal ties between university and GE industry. Donations from GE firms limit type of research that universities will carry out, says Chapela.
(26 Jan 2005)
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International review of 2004
Read about community opposition to GE, and contamination of crops. Links to GM Watch articles.
(26 Jan 2005)
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