FAO TO MONITOR GM CROPS
Looking at the dramatic rise in the usage of GM crops, the United Nations' Food and A g r i c u l t u r e Organisation (FAO) has stated that a comprehensive test on both, the benefits and the potential hazards, needs to be carried out globally. As per the recommendations of FAO experts, any responsible deployment of GM crops should contain the whole technology development process, right from the pre-release risk assessment to bio-safety considerations and post release monitoring. Commenting on this issue, Louise O Fresco, Assistant Director General of the Agriculture Department, FAO, stated that his organisation would provide the required assistance to countries in making their choices in this issue. Additionally, the organisation has asked agricultural scientists across the world, to give their suggestions on preliminary guidelines for most accurate and scientifically sound approach to monitor the existing GM crops.