The 1999 Brighton Conference


Monday Wednesday Thursday Contact Points Further Information	The 1999 Brighton Conference - Weeds TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER PROGRAMME EVENING DISCUSSION Chairman: Dr D Carmichael (Waddington, Lincoln, UK) Session Organiser: Mr M F Askew (Central Science Laboratory, York, UK)

	GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS AND PRODUCTS: THE REAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES This is an 'open' discussion session which will focus on the topical issues surrounding the introduction, handling, utility and marketing of genetically modified crops and their products. The session will open with short leading statements provided by a selection of key invited Conference speakers. Thereafter, an opportunity will be provided for conference delegates to contribute to the debate on these issues. The discussions will be summarised in terms of the key opportunities and challenges providing a focus for future actions.