Organic farmer loses last appeal against genetically modified canola decision
by Australian Associated Press from on (#13Q2H)
West Australian farmer Steve Marsh who failed in bid to sue neighbour for contaminating his accredited crops is denied leave to appeal decision
An organic farmer who failed in a bid to sue his neighbour after genetically modified canola blew on to his West Australian property has been denied leave to appeal by the high court.
Steve Marsh claimed he lost organic certification for 70% of his Kojonup farm after contamination from his neighbour's herbicide-resistant crop in 2010.
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