Why Monsanto? • Responsible for more than 90% of GM crops globally, nearly 100% in South Africa. • Responsible for RBST – GM milk increasing hormone, • Crops patented – own food! • Worlds biggest seed company, • Leading chemical company, • Seed linked to chemical use, • Aggressive, prosecutes farmers
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Why Monsanto? Responsible for more than 90% of GM crops globally, nearly 100% in South Africa. Responsible for RBST – GM milk increasing hormone, Crops.
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Why Monsanto?
• Responsible for more than 90% of GM crops globally, nearly 100% in South Africa.
• Responsible for RBST – GM milk increasing hormone,
• Crops patented – own food!• Worlds biggest seed company,• Leading chemical company,• Seed linked to chemical use,• Aggressive, prosecutes farmers
VEGETABLE OILSCanola, Cotton, Soy, Corn Oil or Oil labelled as “vegetable oil”.
CANOLACanola, Canola Oil, Margarine, Butter/Oil spreads (imported only – local is okay!)
COTTON DERIVATIVESCottonseed oil (widely used to fry ‘fast /convenience foods), Cotton Linters (often used to make
sausage casings.)LOCALLY PRODUCED MILK, CHEESE, BUTTER.
The use of rBGH / BST, genetically engineered hormone to increase milk yield was widespread in SA. However public pressure has almost completely halted its use.
IT IS OUR RIGHT TO INSIST ON COMPLETE LABELLING OF WHAT IS IN OUR FOOD!
So What Can We do?
• Demand labelling of GM ingredients in our food,
• Support local growers and suppliers,• Grow own vegetables and food to provide
proper nutrition,• Form seed collectives to share and save
heirloom and locally adapted seeds,• Share information with our friends and
family,• Vote with our wallets – refuse to purchase