Zen Cropscience

A coalition of farmers and environmental groups has submitted a formal objection urging Malaysia’s National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial of genetically modified MR219 rice variety by Zen Cropscience. The groups are concerned about potential contamination through cross-pollination, the risk posed by glyphosate use, and insufficient legal protection for affected farmers.

A coalition of 61 organizations, including farmers and environmental groups, urged Malaysia’s National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed GMO rice field trial by Zen Cropscience in northern Perak state. The opponents warn that the project risks contaminating conventional crops through cross-pollination and raise concerns about food safety, inadequate biosafety laws, and increased herbicide use.

A coalition of 61 organizations, including farmers and environmental groups, has formally objected to a proposed genetically modified rice field trial in northern Perak state by Zen Cropscience. The group warns that the project risks contamination of conventional crops through cross-pollination and raised concerns over potential negative impacts on food safety and soil fertility. They also highlighted insufficient legal protection for farmers against economic losses from accidental GM material contamination.