“In countries where the rule of law exists, Monsanto is liable for damages big time. Monsanto has the right to develop and sell its own exclusive variety of corn. the African farmers have the right to file a lawsuit and to shop for straight varieties (non-Bt) corn. Just because Monsanto has developed a line that failed or can’t be used for re-seeding in subsequent years doesn’t mean all other varieties have disappeared from the marketplace.”
All fine well and good ... and my comments are not in opposition to GM seeds or plants. I am very concerned about a monopoly of seed corn as any subsequent failure can lead to wide spread starvation. Sure, a lawsuit will be filed but who does it help after the fact?