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05/05/2008: "Genetically-modified crops get mixed response in Asia"

With food prices hitting record highs the jury is still out in Asia as to whether genetically modified crops hold the key to future food security.

The Philippine government has openly embraced the commercial growing of genetically modified (GM) corn, but neighbouring countries appear less than enthusiastic.

[ GM crops are a fraud. They are lower yield than natural crops, according to recent reports, and they contaminate natural crops while storing up unknown health problems for consumers. ]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080505/sc_afp/inflationpovertyfoodasiagm_080505103538