NSW organic farmers call for more protection as state lifts ban on GM crops

Representatives say regulators need to ensure there is no contamination from windblown seeds and pollen from genetically modified produce

Organic farming representatives say a decision by the New South Wales government to lift a ban on genetically modified crops will hurt its thriving industry.

NSW agriculture minister Adam Marshall announced Tuesday the state's 18-year moratorium on GM crops would be lifted on 1 July.