Guest guest Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 INDIA: BT COTTON CAN KILL FARM ANIMALS, ANDHRA GOVT CAUTIONS FARMERS The Andhra Pradesh government has advised farmers not to allow animals to graze on Bt cotton fields after four institutes reported the presence of toxins. Goats and sheep grazing on post-harvest Bt cotton fields were found dead in 2006 and 2007. Dr L Mohan, director, Andhra Pradesh animal husbandry department, said: " The deaths have resulted in huge economic losses for farmers. " http://www.gmwatch.org/archive2.asp?arcid=8023 http://www.gmwatch.org/archive2.asp?arcid=8041 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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