Genetically modified (GM) crops can be safely grown and marketed alongside conventional crops in Australia, according to a new report released today by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Peter McGauran. The report, A National Market Access Framework for GM Canola and Future GM Crops, looks at key supply chain issues that will need to be carefully managed to allow GM crops to co-exist with conventional crops. Mr McGauran said the report would help governments and industry to develop future coexistence strategies for GM crops.