GM crops don't make for good neighbours?

Have you read the story about a farmer suing his neighbour for causing him to lose his organic farming status? Genetically modified (GM) canola (rapeseed) blew over from Michael Baxter's property onto Steve Marsh's and has divided former friends and the neighbourhood.

Both GM supporters and detractors are raising funds for the court case, reports the BBC. Read the story here.

Find out about the pros and cons of GM, international and South African role players - and more - in the Biotechnology & plant breeding chapter of  The Agri Handbook.