to inquire into and report on the moratorium on the cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in South Australia, with specific reference to -
(a) The benefits and costs of South Australia being GM-free for the state, its industries and people;
(b) The effect of the moratorium on marketing South Australian products both nationally and internationally including:
i. Costs and benefits to South Australian industries and markets of remaining GM-free;
ii. Costs and benefits to South Australian industries and markets from lifting the moratorium on cultivating GM crops in South Australia;
iii. Current or potential reputational impacts, both positive and negative, on other South Australian food and wine producers, that may result from retaining or lifting the moratorium;
iv. Consideration of global trends and consumer demands for GM crops/foods versus non GM-crops/foods;
(c) The difference between GM and non-GM crops in relation to yield, chemical use and other agricultural and environmental factors;
(d) Any long term environmental effects of growing GM crops including soil health;
(e) The potential for contamination of non-GM or organic crops by GM crops, including:
i. Consideration of matters relating to the segregation of GM and non-GM crops in the paddock, in storage and during transportation;
ii. The potential impacts of crop contamination on non-GM and organic farmers;
iii. Consideration of GM contamination cases interstate and internationally; and
(f) Any other matters that the Committee considers relevant