On Wed, 9 Jun, "Mike P. Gagel" wrote:
>The farmer in question was found to have Monsanto's DNA
>present in his Canola crop (PI's were sent to investigate).
>However, the farmer never purchased seeds from Monsanto, hence
>his problem. He argues that Monsanto pollen must have drifted
>onto and fertilized his Canola crop.

The farmer should sue Monsanto for allowing a genetically
modified variant to transfer to his crop.

Unless they can prove it could not have been transferred by
bees, they would be at fault. A neighbouring organic farmer
could be in serious trouble if genetically modified plants were
discovered in a certified organic area.

I sure hope this farmer has a good lawyer. Monsanto is infamous
for their legal department.

Brent


Brent Beach, Victoria, BC, CA