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The survey questions... |
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A NZ
Farmer answers... |
Do you think modern biotechnology, of which GM is part,
is the right approach for all New Zealanders?
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Not genetic engineering
other than in a laboratory IF no escape was possible.. |
Do you think modern biotechnology, of which GM is part,
is the right approach for rural New Zealand?
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Absolutely not. Organic
is the way to sell "Clean Green" NZ produce -- with a massive market bigger
than we could supply in total. |
Would your view change if products from GM primary sector
production systems were widely acceptable to consumers?
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It isn't. Organics is the
rapidly increasing market to success |
Would you consider use of GM if it provided economic
benefits to farmers?
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It
doesn't; only benefits the mulit-national company eating massive part of the
farmer's profits.
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Would you consider use of GM if it provided environmental
benefits?
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I simply do not accept
SPIN.
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Would you consider the use of GM if it had specific Human
nutritional or medical benefits?
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Unless it was in totally
controlled environment then it might be of value -- but that has NOTHING to
do with FARMING. It is a medical matter for a laboratory only.
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Would you consider the use of GM if it provided enhanced
animal production?
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Selective breeding by
REAL FARMERS -- not company executives -- has always been the knowledgeable
way to enhance animal production.
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Would you consider the use of GM if it provided enhanced
pasture or crop performance?
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Let us not fall into the
trap of considering Genetic Engineering is modification as occurs within
nature as has always been the basis of success.
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At what level would you accept the use of GM in New
Zealand?
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We are a big country with
small population, highly successful in farming where not "run from an office
in the city". We still have a "Clean Green' image overseas which we MUST
retain -- and made to be true.
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Would you be prepared to let your neighbour use GM if all
regulatory requirements are met, or the GM animal or plant is approved for
release in New Zealand?
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What idiot would think
whatever one farmer is growing doesn't migrate.
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From a rural perspective, how do you think the use of GM
will impact on New Zealand's image overseas?
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Negatively -We have overseas visitor continuously and they regularly state
that they are appalled at the obvious use of chemicals -- which totally
contradicts their expectation of NZ's Clean Green claims.. and they tell
their friends... |
