Should southern Africa accept GM food aid ?
Southern African countries facing famine are declining food aid from America unless it is certified to be free of genetically-modified organisms (GMO). Fears that African crops could be contaminated caused 10,000 tonnes of American maize to be refused by the Zimbabwean Government in June. The United States Agency for International Development (USAid) says there is not enough GMO-free food available to keep a continual supply to southern Africa. They also stress the food is approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency and is eaten by Americans every day. Is America putting Africa at risk with donations containing GMO? Are famine-stricken countries justified in refusing it? This debate is now closed. Read a selection of your comments below. Your reaction The common thread in many of those opinions opposed to GM foods being sent to Africa is that there’s a slight chance they may, possibly cause problems sometime in the future. So the choice is: die now or maybe in 20-30 years or may
