Increase in GM Corn Plantations in France Fueled by Borer Epidemic
April 4, 2007| |
The tenfold increase in the acreage of GM corn plantations in France from 2005 to 2006 has been attributed to the thriving populations of the European corn borer pest in the southwest and central part of the country. The area of GM corn in France increased from 500 to 5,200 hectares between 2005 and 2006.
France’s Association Generale de Producteurs de Mais (AGPM) mentioned that there has been an increase in the geographic reach of the pests across the country. The AGPM says that use of Monsanto's Bt-Maize MON810 made a significant difference in yield, with Bt corn averaging at about 3.5q/ha more than the conventional varieties.
The press release can be found at http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/news/ng.asp?n=75383-mon-corn-borer-gm.
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