Tasmania Revises Gene Technology Policy
April 22, 2026| |
The Tasmanian Government revised its gene technology policy to allow farmers to get access to products of site-directed nuclease-1 (SDN-1) technology. SDN-1 technology is a precision breeding technique that introduces traits such as abiotic stress tolerance and high yield.
According to Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Gavin Pearce, SDN-1 products do not contain foreign genes, so they are not classified as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which are in moratorium in Tasmania until 2029.
Agricultural leaders across the state welcomed the decision as a significant step toward maintaining global competitiveness and sustainability. Representatives from various farming sectors acknowledged the importance of SDN-1 technology in developing next-generation crops and in helping producers address the consequences of climate change and rising farming costs.
Read more from Mirage News and the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Tasmania.
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