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1. India’s experience worthy negative lesson: warning

   • Garen Yegparian , myself, I have absolute proof cause and effect that Roundup caused plaintiff’s Immunoglobulin M to have increased from normal(lowest)to 8980 , resulting in Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia ,period . Glyphosate , so far has provided none ,whatsoever , scientic proof that it causes NHL. Every “study”, so far has concluded with an opinion which provides no basis , whatsoever , to prove anything , and 3 acceptable expert witnesses in MDL-02741 -VC by Judge Chhabria have come forth with opinions , also with no basis ,whatsoever , also based on those studies which cite no basis , talk about complete “stupidity” , this is it . My proof is obviously true as it is about what happened to all 4904 , plus more , plaintiff’s “blood ” after certain exposure to Roundup. More !rapplegate48@gmail.com

2. Monsanto stay out of Armenia. We don’t want you there. The farmer 👨‍🌾farmers can take care of their own farms.

3. Garen,
   Excellent article to shed some light in regards to agriculture and economic growth in Armenia.Every Armenian should understand the repercussions of allowing Monsanto and the likes to invade and pollute our virgin lands in Armenia.
   We should, with all our might prevent this kind of aggression posing as economic opportunity to pollute our land. We in Diaspora and in Armenia collectively should find ways to influence the government in Armenia to appose this kind of take over by Monsanto. We should create a coalition with the scientific community to educate the farmers and create a plan to keep our lands free of genetically modified seeds. Armenian farmers can become profitable by staying true to their roots and providing wholesome and organic produce. I welcome ideas to take this to the streets of Yerevan.

4. From the produce now sold in the market, tasteless, it seems Monsanto and other chemical companies have already been active working indirectly through Armenian or other greedy agents. Last week we got introduced to basically the red carpet version.
   In addition, the public has so far not tried to stop the international mining companies that have polluted the environment and caused cancer epidemic in certain locations of Armenia and Artsakh. Too late for treatments for precious unsuspecting desperate
   workers and families. Writing against these conglomerates is not enough, if the rest of the population has to survive and thrive..

5. Wow! This is a scary situation. I read the article in National Geographic about what is happening at Wageningen in the Netherlands. It is an innovative, environmentally smart, and economically viable approach to agriculture. I hope the government and agriculture minister in Armenia have the good sense to say “no” to Monsanto and look into better methods, instead. And who wrote the nasty assessment of Garen Yegparian?

6. What I state is a matter of conviction. In order to feed the world’s population, estimated to reach 11 billion by the end of the century, we will need to rely on science and bioengineering, which already has boosted, for example, the cultivation of rice. I have not read of a ‘black plaque”, although it is reported that the rate diabetes has increased in the Far East. One cannot discount the change of lifestyle contributing to its increase

   I am not concerned that Monsanto will poison Armenia’s food chain. I also believe that Monsanto paid a visit to Armenia with the collusion of well-placed monied upper class in Armenia and I am concerned because Monsanto has the potential of changing agriculture in Armenia by having mega orchards and farms wipe the way agriculture and farming run in Armenia.

   I rather have Armenia invited representatives from the American Amish or Mennonite communities and develop further a niche organic agriculture, much in demand these days, than have Monsanto.

7. I’m sure, somewhere in the diaspora, people recognize that the “do-gooders” who are facilitating the Monsantos of the world to occupy Armenia are the same do-gooders who encourage “investments” by the foreign corporations that eventually buy up Armenia’s resources.

8. So glad you’re raising awareness about this issue!!!

9. Monsanto must be stopped from poisoning Armenia. See what they do and get educated.

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWL_J4NkcNM&list=PLuNdySNpHqe2G8_CkNpQd9eHpW6vpga23

10. Where have you been all this time Armenian Weekly? You should have been the Flag bearer right from the start.

11. I worry about the effectiveness of opposing Monsanto by trying to create awareness among farmers, lobbying (where?) or staging protests, etc. Of course those are useful in the overall process, but are too indirect to result in clear protection of the nation. I wonder if there any reason that a country like Armenia cannot pass laws that prohibit the sale or use of key Monsanto products within its borders? Of course Monsanto has huge financial and political resources to oppose such efforts, but that aside, would it violate any international agreements or treaties? If not, that should probably be the focus of all efforts.

12. They will reun the yields and the firtility of the Armenian cucumber anf make it hard to grow. They will also allow pollen to cross polinate the Armenian pepper with chillis making Armenian peppers spicy.

13. Because mobs armed with pitchforks and torches have a long and illustrious history of always being in the right, eh Mr Yegparian?

14. This is really dangerous. It must be stopped immediately!!!!! Stay away from our country Monsanto!!!!
    We will not let you poison our country and make our people sick!!!! Armenia needs to be educated about the dangers of Monsanto and prevent the invasion of Monsanto to our pure land!!!!!

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