By Ben Spencer Defiant: Environment Secretary Owen Paterson insists we will fall behind in farming technology if we outlaw GM techniques Owen Paterson yesterday launched a stinging attack on those who are concerned about the dangers of genetically-modified food. The Environment Secretary accused those opposed to the development of GM foods as being ‘politically-motivated’ and said blocking the technology risked making the UK a ‘museum of farming’. Critics say that tampering with the genes in crops to create ‘Frankenstein foods’ could damage natural ecosystems or even affect human health. But this month EU politicians are expected to approve the licensing of the first commercial food crop in 15 years using the controversial technology.
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Critics say playing with genes in 'Frankenstein food' damages ecosystem
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But Environment Secretary blasted notion as old-fashioned
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Comes as EU expected to approve licensing of first GM crop in 15 years
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