WA Government Oks GM Canola
January 29, 2010| |
Genetically modified (GM) canola got the thumbs up for cultivation in Western Australia (WA). The State Government announced in a press release that Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman approved its cultivation based on an exemption order under the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003.
"WA farmers are some of the best in the world, but they need to have access to new technology like GM canola to remain competitive in the global marketplace," the Minister said. "The 17 commercial growers of GM canola throughout the agricultural areas were impressed with the performance of the GM technology package when compared with other varieties of canola." The Minister added that GM canola yields were comparable to non-GM varieties. In addition the GM technology allowed efficient weed control and ease of management.
For the government press release visit http://www.afaa.com.au/news/news_pdf_076_WA_Government_GM_canola_decision.pdf
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