These two news articles represent differing viewpoints in regards to organics and are a part of OCA’s new “Point/Counterpoint” series, providing readers with an opportunity to view arguments from both proponents and opponents of the organic industry.
Point: Organic and GE Crops can Coexist
NORTH AMERICA – COEXISTENCE REPORT
Co-existence in North American agriculture: can GM crops be grown with conventional and organic crops?
7 June, 2004 – PG Economics Ltd www.pgeconomics.co.uk
Executive summary
This paper examines the issue of co-existence of GM and non GM (including organic) crops, with specific applicability to the main arable crops grown in North America.
Counterpoint: Organic and GE Crops cannot Coexist
From
July 2004 Issue
Coexistence research paper skews facts to support dubious conclusion. Pro-biotechnology researchers misrepresent findings of organic farmers¹ survey to support dubious premise that Genetically Modified (GM) and organic crops successfully coexist in the United States.
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