GMO moratoria in Australia: Two farmer groups supporting the GE canola moratoria

The BFA group, Australia’s largest representative body of more than 1700 certified organic farmers, has lodged a submission today to the SA, NSW & Victorian Governments reviewing the moratoriums prohibiting planting of genetically engineered (GE) canola. ”The BFA submission comprehensively makes the case for continuing the moratoria on the planting of GE crops in Australia”, said Scott Kinnear spokesperson.

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GMO moratoria in Australia: Two farmer groups supporting the GE canola moratoria