Motorists to Blame for Food Scarcity

Posted to the web 5 August 2008 Shaban Serunkuma Consumers are faced with a safety and moral dilemma. In view of the prevailing food crisis that is threatening the lives of millions of people across the world, experts have noted that production of bio-fuels poses a clear and present danger to food security. Most bio-fuels are made from foodstuffs like maize, sunflower and soya, among others.Before long, the question of genetically modified (GM) food has returned on top of the agenda. Pro-GM groups are now smiling at last, saying: "We told you. They are reminding those who care to listen that GM products should largely benefit humanity through boosting food production in terms of quality and quantity, specifically today, to 'prevent' the food crisis." Anti-GM groups have apparently been caught flat-footed: they are on the... [read full story]