Topic: Crop Protection Association

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Reckless & Provocative
Episode 318 2:11:01 - 2:14:12

318: Reckless & Provocative

Organic Food Irradiation and Crop Protection Association

An article in "New Scientist" by Dominic Dyer argues that organic food should be irradiated following the E. coli outbreak in Germany. Dyer is revealed to be the CEO of the Crop Protection Association, which represents major chemical companies like Bayer, Dow, DuPont, and Monsanto. The hosts argue the E. coli scare is being weaponized by the chemical industry to destroy the reputation of organic farming.