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May 1998

Monsanto Apologises Over GM Soya Bean
22/5/98, Farmers Guardian
Agrochemical multinational Monsanto has publicly apologised to farmers and consumers for its heavy-handed approach to the introduction of the genetically modified Round Up herbicide tolerant soya bean into Europe.

Opponents Of GMO 'Could Stifle UK Beet Growers' Efficiency'
22/5/98, Farmers Guardian
The growing competition on world sugar markets and the vexed question of genetically modified organisms were two of the topics discussed at a seminar for sugar beet producers at Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, organised by the Hilleshog Golden Beet Club.

Threats Halt GMO Trials Open Day
22/5/98, Farmers Guardian
Threats to vandalise genetically modified crop sites across the south of England led to the cancellation of a biotechnology open day for farmers yesterday.