Betrayal over genetically modified food in Brussels.----so unethical.

I was interested to see the  headline above  in yesterday's  paper,

The Times of Malta.:-

http://www.timesofmalta.com/

Written by our dentist Klaus Vella Bardon it is interesting and well- informed.

He deplores the fact that  the Maltese politician John Dalli-acting as European Commissioner has decided to approve the cultivation of

genetically-modified potatoes in Europe. Like

myself he is increasingly concerned about the ethical and

social repercussions of this decision.

 Klaus believes that the public in general is not aware of the

way in which agribusinesses have taken control of the food industry 

world wide and the way  they influence agricultural production, and they

rely on politicians to defend the common good.He feels too that such

politicians are consantly under pressure from 'non- democratic

 lobbying.'

With regard to Europe's Common Agricultural Policy

he has hoped that Mr Dalli would have the courage and

vision to influence it in the interest of both farmers and consumers;

an alternative approach to agriculture, one which is

'environmentally .economically, culturally and socially sustainable,

                   which will help reduce poverty and protect the environment.'

              He also hopes that he will reconsider  his decision in the light of

           public 'outcry.'

                   Klaus believes as I do that most of the European public wants

                     a policy that 'promotes bio-diversity and safeguards the regional

                   and traditional farming methods,' ----and that this implies

                   'small scale, organic, labour intensive farming that revives

                     rural economies''---

                   I am in complete agreement with Klaus.-----Recently we have had

                  great difficulty here in Malta finding fresh organically grown

                  fruit and veg. ---What a great pity!

 

                               Two books recommended by Klaus.----

                ' Eat Your Heart Out.'----Felicity Lawrence.

                        'PatentingLife,'Stop !---Fr.Sean MDonagh.