Media Release
Biotechnology
Tasmania’s GM moratorium extension misguided and a loss for farmers and consumers
The decision of the Tasmanian Government to extend its moratorium on GM crops goes against all independent scientific evidence and is a significant lost opportunity for ensuring a more environmentally sustainable and profitable farming future. Matthew Cossey, Chief Executive Officer of CropLife Australia, said, “It is disappointing to see irrational beliefs and a narrow political agenda based on fear triumph over the weight of scientific and independent economic evidence. “The Tasmanian Government has chosen to…
