Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of GMO rice trial

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.