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Morning Extra - Is Prince Charles right to attack GM crops?

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Companies developing genetically modified crops risk creating the biggest environmental disaster "of all time," according to the Prince of Wales. He's told the Daily Telegraph that GM crops are damaging the Earth's soil and are an experiment "gone seriously wrong". With the government having given the go-ahead to a number of GM crop trials, is it appropriate for the heir to the throne to be taking sides? Or do you feel he has a duty to speak out? Are you sick of the Scottish weather? The country is deluged by torrential rain and drizzle, with many parts submerged underwater. With summers predicted to get wetter, how much rain can you take? Or is our variable weather what gives Scotland its unique character? Have you ever fancied life or retirement abroad with the added bonus of not having to carry an umbrella everywhere with you? Graham Stewart takes your calls, texts and emails.