Golden Rice's Lack of lustre (vitamin A)

'Golden' rice's lack of lustre | Greenpeace International

'Golden' rice has been in development for almost 20 years and has still not made any impact on the prevalence of VAD (vitamin A deficiency). Not only has it failed to have any impact on VAD while using money and resources that could have been given to real solutions, it is also environmentally irresponsible. Genetically Engineered (GE) crops have, and will continue to contaminate neighbouring crops wherever they are released. The data presented in this report prove that generous funding channelled into the

development of 'Golden' rice would be far better applied toward existingmethods to fight VAD, those which favour sustainable food systems, provide food security and increase agricultural diversity in a way that is empowering women, providing income to rural farmers, and improving the nutritional status of women and children around the globe.

This report can be accessed here

Author:

Greenpeace International

Year:

2010

Malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and non-communicable diseases

Golden Rice's Lack of lustre (vitamin A)