On Friday 29 February, the moratorium on the planting of GM canola effectively ends in NSW and Victoria. Yet debate continues about what the impact of planting GM canola will be. While genetically modified cotton has been grown in Australia for the past ten years, the planting of GM canola brings new questions about the role of GM in Australian farming.
BRIEFING DETAILS:
DATE: Friday, 29 February 2008
TIME: 10.30am AEDT
VENUE: Melbourne & Online
DURATION: 60 min
Along with the potential for reward, planting GM canola brings risks. From reduced herbicide use to the creation of ‘superweeds’, uncovering the science behind these risks and benefits can be difficult. Which concerns are the most scientifically justified? What is to be gained or lost? Which risks can be managed and which can’t?
Join this AusSMC background media briefing on the day the Victorian moratorium lifts and hear from the Chair of the Review and three GM scientists discussing the risks and benefits of GM canola.
FOOTNOTE: For a broader range of views from other experts, go to our Rapid Roundup on GM canola.
SPEAKERS:
Introduction by Dr Susannah Eliott - CEO of the AusSMCProfessor Sir Gustav Nossal - Chair of the Review of the moratorium of GM canola in VictoriaProfessor Rick Roush - Dean of Land and Food Resources, University of MelbourneDr Chris Preston - Programme Leader for the Weeds CRC and University of AdelaideDr TJ Higgins - Deputy Chief, CSIRO Plant Industry
PRESENTATIONS:
Full Briefing:
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Susannah Eliott’s Presentation:
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Gustav Nossal’s Presentation:
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Rick Roush’s Presentation:
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Chris Preston’s Presentation:
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T J Higgins’ Presentation:
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Q & A Session:
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