AFAA Features Opinion Pieces of GM Technology
October 29, 2010| |
Agrifood Awareness Australia (AFAA) is featuring a series of invited guest opinion pieces beginning with "The Gene Revolution - GM crops and farming reality" authored by Australia's former Chief Scientist, Dr Jim Peacock. AFAA, an industry initiative, was established to increase public awareness of, and encourage informed debate and decision-making about gene technology. See the opinion page at http://www.afaa.com.au/letters_editor/The_Gene_Revolution_GM_crops_and_farming_reality.pdf
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