The Faculty of Land and Food Resources is proud to host:
Dr Elizabeth Finkel
Journalist, Scientist and Autho
Dr Elizabeth Finkel will be present the following seminar:
The Vexed Issue of GM Foods: A Journalist’s Journey through the Debate
Wednesday, 6th August 2008
5.30pm
***NEW LOCATION: LOWE THEATRE, REDMOND BARRY BUILDING ***
(Building 115 E18 map reference – http://www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/CampusMaps/Parkville.pdf)
More information: http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/info/seminars/elizabethfinkel.html
With the cost of food skyrocketing worldwide and the dire concerns over global warming, the question of how to farm sustainably has never been more acute. It has also never been more contentious. There is enormous opposition to GM crops yet they offer farmers the ability to use less pesticide, less water and less nitrogen. In northern China they have improved yields, reduced costs and slashed pesticide poisonings down to a quarter of what they once were.
The public rely on journalists as intermediaries in this debate. In this Dean’s lecture, science journalist and author Elizabeth Finkel will take the audience along on her journey through the issues.
Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the seminar.
Please note that seating is not reserved so it is advised that you arrive early to secure your place.
RSVP’s Essential – http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/info/seminars/elizabethfinkel.html
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