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Environment/Nature | 2 September, 2009 [ 11:01 ]
Peru's authorities are investigating alleged transgenetic farming
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Right after Peru's Environment Minister, Antonio Brack, alerted public opinion on the risks of farming transgenic corn, the National Institute of Agricultural Researching (INIA) issued an statement reporting that they are investigating on the alleged presence of transgenetics in Peru.
La República had reported the day before that some farmers in Barranca (in the North of Lima) are already growing transgenic corn, which is considered as “an act of an irresponsibility” by Brack.
“Reportedly, this would come from a shipment of corn intended for animal consumption, part of which was used as seed,” said INIA's Chief, Juan Risi Carboné.
The INIA's press release says that “samples for investigation have been collected in 43 farms and fields, and more are to be collected in October.”
However, the INIA also reports that they can't intervene in any activity concerning transgenetic farming since the corresponding regulations have not been set up yet.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Right after Peru's Environment Minister, Antonio Brack, alerted public opinion on the risks of farming transgenic corn, the National Institute of Agricultural Researching (INIA) issued an statement reporting that they are investigating on the alleged presence of transgenetics in Peru. La República had reported the day before that some farmers in Barranca (in the North of Lima) are already growing transgenic corn, which is considered as “an act of an irresponsibility” by Brack.
“Reportedly, this would come from a shipment of corn intended for animal consumption, part of which was used as seed,” said INIA's Chief, Juan Risi Carboné.
The INIA's press release says that “samples for investigation have been collected in 43 farms and fields, and more are to be collected in October.”
However, the INIA also reports that they can't intervene in any activity concerning transgenetic farming since the corresponding regulations have not been set up yet.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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