Your browser does not support this video. Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Mexico-GE-Maize---International-Version-27MDHU0ZBK.htmlConceptually similarMexico GE Maize - English VersionGP11O9Completed★★★★Mexico GE Maize ClipreelGP11OBCompleted★★★★GE Maize Action in Mexico - DayGP03WD6Completed★★★★GE Maize Action in Mexico - NightGP03WD7Completed★★★★GE Papaya in HawaiiGP03WDFCompleted★★★★Grains of Truth - English VersionGP045T7Completed★★★★Grains of Truth B-RollGP046DRCompleted★★★★US Drought - B-RollGP04BZ6Completed★★★★★★★George Naylor SoundbitesGP04BZ8Completed★★★★View AllGP11OAMexico GE Maize - International VersionVideo news feature about GE contaminated maize in Mexico and how the locals are trying to preserve the native variety.Locations:Ayotzintepec-Cuanajo-Mexico-Mexico City-Michoacán-North America-OaxacaDate:25 Aug, 2006Credit:© GreenpeaceDuration:4m28sAudio format:Mix Minus VOProduction Type :VIDEO NEWS FEATUREKeywords:Actions and protests-Aerial view-Celebrations-Crop circles-Cropland-Crops-Food-Genetic engineering-Greenpeace activists-KWCI (GPI)-Local population-Maize-SAGE (campaign title)-Sustainable agricultureShoot:Mexico GE MaizeFor thousands of years, maize (corn) has been an essential food for the people of Mexico; it also plays an integral part in their culture and religion. Unfortunately, in recent years the maize has been tainted by GE varieties entering the country and being planted by unaware farmers. As a result, normally GE-free maize is showing signs of genetic contamination. In a small village called Cuanajo in the state of Michoacan. A celebration was held to honour the regions GE free status. The festival was a cultural experience, each type of maize has a purpose. Maize for tortillas, tamales, atoles, pozole, animal feed and also to create handcrafts which they sell in market stalls. Protecting this precious diversity is paramount for the people, regional government, scientists and environmental groups who have all worked together to cement the region as GE free. Other surrounding regions are also interested in following this example to create their own GE free zones.Related Collections:GE Maize in Mexico (Photos & Videos)