Poland Announces Complete Ban on Monsanto’s Genetically Modified Maize

Anthony Gucciardi
Natural Society / News Report
Published: Friday 6 April 2012
“Nations are continually taking a stand against Monsanto, with nations like Hungary destroying 1000 acres of GM maize and India slamming Monsanto with ‘biopiracy‘ charges.”
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Following the anti-Monsanto activism launched by nations like France and Hungary, Poland has announced that it will launch a complete ban on growing Monsanto’s genetically modified strain MON810. The announcement, made by Agriculture Minister Marek Sawicki, sets yet another international standard against Monsanto’s genetically modified creations. In addition to being linked to a plethora health ailments, Sawicki says that the pollen originating from this GM strain may actually be devastating the already dwindling bee population.

“The decree is in the works. It introduces a complete ban on the MON810 strain of maize in Poland,” Sawicki stated to the press.

Similar opposition to Monsanto occurred on March 9th, when 7 European countries blocked a proposal by the Danish EU presidency which would permit the cultivation of genetically modified plants on the entire continent. It was France, who in February, lead the charge against GMOs by asking the European Commission to suspend authorization to Monsanto’s genetically modified corn. What’s more, the country settled a landmark case in favor of the people over Monsanto, finding the biotech giant guilty of chemical poisoning.

In a ruling given by a court in Lyon (southeast France), grain grower Paul Francois stated that Monsanto failed to provide proper warnings on the Lasso weedkiller product label which resulted in neurological problems such as memory loss and headaches. The court ordered an expert opinion to determine the sum of the damages, and to verify the link between Lasso and the reported illnesses. The result was a guilty charge, paving the way for further legal action on behalf of injured farmers.

Since 1996, the agricultural branch of the French social security system has gathered about 200 alerts per year regarding sickness related to pesticides. However only 47 cases were even recognized in the past 10 years.

Nations are continually taking a stand against Monsanto, with nations like Hungary destroying 1000 acres of GM maize and India slamming Monsanto with ‘biopiracy‘ charges.



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Anthony is an accomplished investigative journalist whose articles have appeared on top news sites and have been read by millions worldwide. A health activist and researcher, Anthony’s goal is informing the public as to how they can use natural methods to revolutionize their health, as well as exploring the behind the scenes activity of the pharmaceutical industry and the FDA.

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6 comments on "Poland Announces Complete Ban on Monsanto’s Genetically Modified Maize"

Joost Oud

April 07, 2012 1:31pm

Monstrous Monsanto will fall! Let's hope it will happen soon. Americans, DEMAND labelling of all food that contains GMO. Only then will you know how you're being poisoned. And when you stop buying their hideous 'products', this conglomerate of gangsters will have no revenue and will collapse. We, here in Europe, are on your side!

Suman Sahai

April 07, 2012 12:21am

A large agri exporter like Poland bans GM maize. That puts paid to the Monsanto propaganda that countries want GM crops because they boost production. Power to those guys that are protesting Monsanto's misdeeds. Suman Sahai/ New Delhi

Yay Poland, and any other country who has balls enough to oppose Monsanto!

Ronni85

April 06, 2012 1:12pm

Good for Poland! It looks like France is next.
There needs to be a HUGE public outcry here before anything is done in the USA - even then, it will only be until the outcry subsides - Our congress is bought and paid for until WE, the People clean house (and senate), beginning this Fall.

Ellenie Ash

April 06, 2012 1:33pm

I agree wholeheartedly with your statements. Ronni85.

We know that by doing what they are doing Monsanto is trying to take over the Food Industry of the World. If they do it here in the US that will make them a monopoly and I wonder if the govt. will try to break them up like they did with OL' Ma Bell,

Keep on truckin' Poland. Those of us who care about this in the USA support your decisions.

Tosh

April 06, 2012 1:10pm

Good for Poland! Too bad the U.S. Congress, USDA, EPA et al. are under Monsanto's thumb, and in it's pocket. Monsanto needs to be sued in all countries, for poisoning the world's food supply.