Forum Archive Index - January 2001

["Mark Hubbard" <mhubbard@es.co.nz>]

From: Warner Lamb <cloud9@i4free.co.nz>


> So while I agree with Mark about the commercial realities of modern food
> production, I think this will be unsustainable into the future. Nufarm are
> obviously aware of this and current trends (hence diversity into natural
> herbicides). I believe that while the current movement towards chemical
free
> production remains "niche" it has certainly gained momentum, esp in
Europe.
> Every great shift starts from small beginnings. Beer to Wine has been one
> great shift over the last decade. I think there is definately a greater
> awareness than ever before. NUF will adapt just as LNN has done, because
the
> change does not happen overnight.


Who would have thought the resolution to the argument lay right in the
middle ground :)

Well written Warner - I can't disagree with any of that, although, I place
my faith with the scientists and newer technologies to progress us on.


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