lots of general information on Genetically Modified Organisms.

Introduction 1998 has been the year of the GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) debate. The destruction of a GMO maize crop in Wiltshire, lest it contaminate a neighboring organic crop, concerns about the safety of transgenic potatoes which had been modified to improve pest resistance and the significance of data from trials carried out at The Rowett Research Institute, are merely the latest in a year full of such events. Although most people are, by now, aware …

…scientists at work all over the country will push the Government to adopt the commission's findings. Science and industry is a powerful lobby group, and can argue convincingly that New Zealand needs biotech to pursue its vision of a knowledge economy. Any significant backing away from the commission's recommendations is likely to draw their fire. During its 14-month investigation, the four-member commission held 15 public meetings, 11 hui, 29 workshops, one youth forum and 13 weeks of formal hearings.