Lyle Wright has a degree from the University of Saskatchewan and he worked for a few years at Agriculture Canada at its research Station at Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He represents the NFU on committees of the Canadian Grain Commission which sets standards for Canadian wheat and other grains. He farms with his wife Carol near Kerrobert, Saskatchewan.

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One voice is too often missing in the debate about genetically-modified (GM) foodstuffs – that of experienced, practical farmers themselves. In a wide-ranging interview with Sophie Jeffreys and Caspar Henderson of openDemocracy, three Canadian farmers explain why they think it is time to bring the GM rollercoaster under control.