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Imported rice stocks: Genetically modified say farmers

16 Oct 2020

By Skandha Gunasekara The farmers’ unions charged that the imported rice stocks are genetically modified crops and that they are poisonous for human consumption. “These crops are poisonous to humans but the Government spends billions to import metric tonnes of these crops for our people to consume,” All Island Farmers’ Association President Namal Karunaratne said. He charged that the imported rice claims to have a shelf life of two years, which is far beyond the usual shelf life of rice. “Normal rice will begin to crumble and waste soon after a period of four months. But the packaging on the imported rice claims that it would expire after two years. How can this be possible if it is natural? Clearly, these are modified crops, and are unhealthy.” He added that this was also how the Government orchestrated the scam. “Because this modified imported rice doesn’t expire fast, they can store it for a long period before labelling it as animal feed, and polish it before selling it for human consumption at high prices. This rice would still be fresh even after all that, because it has been enhanced using chemicals and other methods.”


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