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STATE Labor MPs have expressed ”grave fears” that lifting the Brumby Government’s controversial ban on genetically modified crops would harm the environment and economy, as well as damage the state’s green image. Newly elected MP Martin Foley has joined four caucus colleagues from across Labor’s factions in calling for the ban on genetically modified canola crops to remain. The group have all written to a scientific panel chaired by Sir Gustav Nossal, which has handed its report on the economic impact of removing the ban to Premier John Brumby.