They can't, in that organic farmers risk losing their livelihood and certification if there's contamination from genetic engineering and genetically modified seeds. In addition, organic consumers expect a product that is not contaminated with genetic modification. So we have this situation where the issue of contamination is a burden that's borne by organic farmers, organic consumers, and also by farmers who are exporting to countries where these GM traits are not approved. Again, that's a question that needs to be debated. The organic sector needs to be valued for what it provides and its ecological services and products to consumers.
