❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Exemption Order 2009, specifically concerning neighbour notification requirements for farmers planting GM canola and government oversight. The government does not provide suggested wording for notifications but requires confirmation of notification as part of the approval process.
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS FREE AREAS EXEMPTION ORDER 2009 — CONTRACTS
My question is about the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Exemption Order 2009, published in the Government Gazette on 17 February 2009 and tabled in the Legislative Council on 18 March under the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003. I note that the standard contract includes a requirement for participating farmers to notify their neighbours of the intention to plant GM canola. (1) Does the government have any suggested form of words for that notification to be used by participating farmers? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister table those suggested words? (4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
My question is about the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Exemption Order 2009, published in the Government Gazette on 17 February 2009 and tabled in the Legislative Council on 18 March under the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003. I note that the standard contract includes a requirement for participating farmers to notify their neighbours of the intention to plant GM canola. (1) Does the government have any suggested form of words for that notification to be used by participating farmers? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister table those suggested words? (4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(1) Does the government have any suggested form of words for that notification to be used by participating farmers? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister table those suggested words? (4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister table those suggested words? (4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(3) If yes to (1), will the minister table those suggested words? (4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(1) Does the government have any suggested form of words for that notification to be used by participating farmers? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister table those suggested words? (4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister table those suggested words? (4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(3) If yes to (1), will the minister table those suggested words? (4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(4) Does the government have or intend to introduce any system to check compliance with farmers’ undertakings in this regard? (5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(5) If no to (4), why not? (6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(6) If yes to (4), what are the consequences, if any, of a failure to notify some or all of the relevant neighbours? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has responded — (1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(1) No. (2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(2) Farmers regularly discuss their farm systems and management operations with neighbours. This can include a range of issues from stocking and cropping plans to water management and weed and pest control. The government does not seek to intervene in these processes. (3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(4) Growers are required to confirm that this has happened as part of the initial approval process. Authorised officers under the act will check with growers on all matters of substance relating to the trials. (5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(5) Not applicable. (6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
(6) This is a requirement prior to approval to plant genetically modified canola.
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