Episode Synopsis "Under Current: Why no to GMO?"
The moratorium on GM crops is being lifted in NSW on the 1st of July. It's the age old question: is GMO really good for us and the planet? I spoke with Associate Professor of Biosciences at The University of Melbourne, Alex Johnson about his ongoing GMO wheat trials, and about what GMO is capable of. Later in the show I also spoke with President of the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance, Tammi Jonas, about natural ways of boosting biodiversity and food nutrition. Further reading: Applications open for Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot Critical Technologies Discussion Paper: Agriculture Iron Deficiency is a significant health issue GMO debate grows over golden rice in the Philippines