Article contentPercy Schmeiser, a Saskatchewan farmer who became famous during his legal battle with biotech giant Monsanto, has died. Try refreshing your browser, or Saskatchewan farmer dies days after release of movie based on his battle against biotech giant Monsanto Back to videoHe had Parkinson’s disease, his son said Wednesday. He denied intentionally using the company’s herbicide-resistant Roundup Ready seeds, saying they could have blown over from a neighbour’s farm or passing trucks. His death comes days after a movie about his life, simply called Percy, was released. Oscar winning actor Christopher Walken stars as Schmeiser in the film that hit select theatres Friday in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon.

Source: National Post October 14, 2020 19:47 UTC