GROWING genetically modified canola significantly reduces farmers’ environmental footprints, according to a new survey...
The survey of 1348 farmers from 2008 to 2010 was summarised at Birchip Cropping Group’s annual trial review day last week in Birchip and will be officially released tomorrow.
The research was commissioned by BCG and the Grains Research and Development Corporation to assess the agronomic, environmental and economic impact of GM canola on farmers...
...It compared the use of Roundup Ready GM canola varieties against non-GM varieties. It found the biggest benefit were for farmers growing GM canola when compared to triazine tolerant varieties.
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