Risk of introduction of Use of chemical fertilizers, Same consequences as determination and application MAWRPI extension services genetically modified and pesticides. described for chemical of optimum quantities and should work with farmers to plant seed (see below for fertilizers and pesticides (see scheduling for fertilizers and provide input management pedigree seed) tables C - 3 and 4) inputs; use of only those advice. MAWRPI should ensure pesticides approved by UN coordination with MEES. On agencies; introduction of an the matter of GMOs, there are integrated pest management positive and negative effects of program (IPM). the use of these and both should be considered. Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: LOW MODERATE – Risk: LOW Table C2 Pedigree seed Overall Potential Impact: MODERATE HIGH – Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks Positive impact through increased yields and improved farm economy. .Risk of introduction of Genetic into other areas Policies and legislation to KR has to decide if the genetically modified where GMOs are not wanted; prevent importation of GMO potential gains of GMOs organisms leading to Development of pesticide plant seeds outweigh the impacts inputs of pesticides resistant weeds; Pending new legislation, Soil contamination and water APAP will not finance GMOs contamination. Risk of introduction of Supply of one dominant type Loss of biodiversity and Provide a variety of preferred Good practices to be monocultures of seed native species; increased seed types; encourage crop supported through CSF vulnerability to disease rotation program and extension services and soil pollution Increased use of high levels of Soil and contamination . determination and In general terms, high chemical fertilizers and leading to modified aquatic application of optimum yielding varieties (HYV) pesticides. ecosystems. quantities and scheduling for require large inputs to fertilizers and other inputs; achieve expected results – introduction of an integrated plant species and varieties pest management program would have to be examined (IPM); on a case by case basis; Adoption of organic farming close liaison with MAWRPI techniques required.
Risk of introduction of genetically modified plant seed (see below for pedigree seed) Use of chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. Same consequences as described for chemical fertilizers and pesticides (see tables C - 3 and 4) determination and application of optimum quantities and scheduling for fertilizers and inputs; use of only those pesticides approved by UN agencies; introduction of an integrated pest management program (IPM). MAWRPI extension services should work with farmers to provide input management advice. MAWRPI should ensure coordination with MEES. On the matter of GMOs, there are positive and negative effects of the use of these and both should be considered. Residual Impact Assuming Full Mitigation: LOW – MODERATE Risk: LOW Table C2 Pedigree seed Overall Potential Impact: MODERATE – HIGH Potential Impacts Causes Consequences Mitigation Required Remarks Positive impact through increased yields and improved farm economy. .Risk of introduction of genetically modified organisms leading to inputs of pesticides Genetic into other areas where GMOs are not wanted; Development of pesticide resistant weeds; Soil contamination and water contamination. Policies and legislation to prevent importation of GMO plant seeds Pending new legislation, APAP will not finance GMOs KR has to decide if the potential gains of GMOs outweigh the impacts Risk of introduction of monocultures Supply of one dominant type of seed Loss of biodiversity and native species; increased vulnerability to disease Provide a variety of preferred seed types; encourage crop rotation Good practices to be supported through CSF program and extension services and soil pollution Increased use of high levels of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Soil and contamination leading to modified aquatic ecosystems. . determination and application of optimum quantities and scheduling for fertilizers and other inputs; introduction of an integrated pest management program (IPM); Adoption of organic farming techniques In general terms, high yielding varieties (HYV) require large inputs to achieve expected results – plant species and varieties would have to be examined on a case by case basis; close liaison with MAWRPI required.
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