WHAT DOES GM FREE CYMRU DO?
GM Free Cymru is an alliance of farmers, environmentalists, and other individuals who seek to use non-violent democratic means to keep Wales free of GM crops. Formed at the time of the successful protest movement at Mathry, the alliance has subsequently attracted support from all parts of Wales and further afield. We are a loose-knit organisation with no formal leadership. Groups of people work together in a variety of ways to promote our message.
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We distribute information about the dangers of GM technology and the concept of a GM free Wales.
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We are on the alert for future planting of GM crops and will continue the campaign until Wales and the UK
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We support similar campaigning groups all over the UK and worldwide.
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We keep up-to-date with new research and developments in the biotech industry and have strong links with scientists opposed to GM.
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We lobby at all political levels in order to achieve a ban on the development and planting of GM crops.
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We produce briefing documents, an information sheet called 'GM News' aimed at the farming community, and a newsletter - all available by post and Email.
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We welcome debate with those who support GM crop trials so that both sides have an opportunity to present their views.
We believe that the 'precautionary principle' should be invoked, and that GM crops should not be grown at a farm scale until much more is known about the risks involved.
Tractor
farmer leads protest |
