Title
"GM crop co-existence in perspective - a message from Bob Fiddaman"
Reference
MS/2156/03/01
Production date
2004 - 2004
Creator
- Supply Chain Initiative on Modified Agricultural CropsBiographyBiography
SCIMAC is a grouping of industry organisations along the UK farm supply chain supporting case-by-case, science-based regulation of GM crop technology, and is committed to offering choice and co-existence between GM and non-GM approaches to crop production and has developed practical guidelines for managing GM crops a for sensible, fair and workable co-existence arrangements between GM and non-GM crops.
- Fiddaman, RobertBiographyBiography
Farmer
Fiddaman ran a farm in Hertfordshire which was one of farm-scale trials for GM crops. He was actively involved in the debate and was also chairman of the Supply Chain Initiative on Modified Agricultural Crops. During the trials he would often have his farm land destroyed by protestors and had to report several of these crimes to the police along with considering installation of a security system. Fiddaman continued to give talks on GM crops after the end of the debate and was often invited to join panels in discussions of the future of biotechnology.
Extent
2 items
Language
English
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science Museum, London
Associated people and organisations
- National Farmers' UnionBiographyBiography
The National Farmers' Union has a primary purpose to champion British agriculture and campaign towards a stable and sustainable future for British farmers with an aim to secure the best possible deals in selling produce. The NFU offers insurance, advice and support to farmers around England and Wales through regional offices and are actively involved in educating young people about food and farming.
The NFU were deeply involved with the debates surrounding GM crops and biotechnology and believes that British farmers should have the choice to benefit from biotechnology as it could be a critical solution to some of the production challenges farmers face.
Subject
Conditions governing access
Open Access
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions
Finding aids
Box 1
