1. Why Monsanto? Responsible for more than 90% of GM crops globally, nearly 100% in South Africa. Responsible for RBST – GM milk increasing hormone, Crops patented – own food! Worlds biggest seed company, Leading chemical company, Seed linked to chemical use, Aggressive, prosecutes farmers

2. Monsanto in South Africa SA is the base for Monsanto in Africa SA is only country in Africa growing GM crops on large scale SA is first nation to have GM staple – GM maize, Monsanto has opposed labeling of GM crops globally and locally, Monsanto works with SA and US government.

3. Some results…

4. Other tests on local foods

5. What scientists say: “ADVERSE IMPACTS OF TRANSGENIC CROPS/FOODS: A Compilation of Scientific References and Abstracts” [http://indiagminfo.org/?attachment_id=557]http://indiagminfo.org/?attachment_id=557 “GM crops – the health effects.” [http://tinyurl.com/pwpwjbg] www.acbio.co.za – for local andwww.acbio.co.za African information.

6. What crops/ foods are GM in SA? SOYA Processed foods, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Vegetable Protein Extract, Soy Protein, Lecithin Emulsifier, Lecithin, ‘Emulsifier’, Tofu, Tamari, Shoyu, Tempeh, Soya Sauce, Soy Fibre. MAIZE; Corn or Maize Starch, Glucose/corn syrup, Starch, Modified Starch, Thickener, Corn/Maize Flour, Corn Flakes, Cereals, Snack foods. VEGETABLE OILS Canola, Cotton, Soy, Corn Oil or Oil labelled as “vegetable oil”. CANOLA Canola, Canola Oil, Margarine, Butter/Oil spreads (imported only – local is okay!) COTTON DERIVATIVES Cottonseed oil (widely used to fry ‘fast /convenience foods), Cotton Linters (often used to make sausage casings.) LOCALLY PRODUCED MILK, CHEESE, BUTTER. The use of rBGH / BST, genetically engineered hormone to increase milk yield was widespread in SA. However public pressure has almost completely halted its use. IT IS OUR RIGHT TO INSIST ON COMPLETE LABELLING OF WHAT IS IN OUR FOOD!

7. So What Can We do? Demand labelling of GM ingredients in our food, Support local growers and suppliers, Grow own vegetables and food to provide proper nutrition, Form seed collectives to share and save heirloom and locally adapted seeds, Share information with our friends and family, Vote with our wallets – refuse to purchase GM foods.