Sentence examples for crops consumers from inspiring English sources
In addition to environmental fears about loss of bio-diversity and harm to other crops, consumers are also concerned about the possible health risks posed by GM food.
In Europe, the trade in genetically altered seeds or foods has virtually stopped: farmers will not plant biotechnology crops, consumers will not buy the foods, and stores are declining to stock them.
While the scientific community is virtually indisputable with regard to the safety of GM crops, consumers are not entirely confident and remain divided over the subject.
While glyphosate is commonly used on genetically engineered (GE or GMO) crops, consumers cannot be certain to avoid the chemical simply by eating GMO-free.
While American farmers have embraced genetically engineered crops, some consumers are against them, particularly in Europe.
There was "no evidence" of a demand for GM crops among consumers in Scotland, Mr Lochhead said, adding: "The Scottish Government has long-standing concerns about GM crops - concerns that are shared by other European countries and consumers, and which should not be dismissed lightly".
This work was partially funded by European Commission 6th Framework programme project "High Quality Solanaceous crops for consumers, processors and producers by exploration of natural biodiversity" (EU-SOL; contract nr. PL 016214 2), by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and the Dutch Organization for Scientific Research NWO-ALW project nr.
Faced with the long-term worry that cesium will be detected in their crops and consumer anxiety over radioactivity in anything grown, raised or caught near Fukushima, Miyagi Prefecture's farmers will have to overcome daunting challenges if they are to stay in business.
For example, big data-driven growing systems are beginning to emerge as a way to integrate a growing amount of information about crops, weather, consumer preferences, logistics and productivity measurements.
Citizens voted in a wide swath of state and local laws that safeguard farmers from economic harms caused by cross-pollination of GE crops, support consumer transparency, protect children from exposure to pesticides, defend against invasive species, maintain seed purity, and preserve crops that hold spiritual and cultural importance.
