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No certainty for canola
Mexico buys a surprising amount of Canadian canola. In 2022, Mexico was Canada’s third largest market for canola, as it imported $1.2 billion worth of canola seed and $436 million in oil. Given the size of the market, leaders of Canada’s canola industry are concerned that Mexico’s government is drifting away from regulations that are […] Read more
China says GM soy, corn trials show ‘outstanding’ results
The country has not yet approved commercial planting of GM corn and soybeans, but has been studying them for years
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China’s farm ministry on Aug. 24 said large trials of genetically modified corn and soybeans showed “outstanding” results and that the technology was safe and essential. China has not yet approved commercial planting of GM corn and soybeans, but has been studying the crops for years, and this year significantly expanded […] Read more
Canada requests formal talks with Mexico on GMO restrictions
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada has asked for formal consultations with Mexico over its restrictions on genetically modified (GM) agricultural imports under the North American free-trade agreement, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Canada requested the talks on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg, a day after the U.S. requested formal trade consultations […] Read more
China expands GM trials
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China is expected to further expand its trial of the industrial application of genetically modified corn and soybeans, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said recently. Reuters has reported China would likely plant 660,000 acres of genetically modified corn strains this year as part of a large-scale trial, citing two […] Read more
India’s biotech mustard approval criticized
NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) — Indian authorities rushed approvals for a locally developed genetically modified mustard variety by violating environmental regulations, a group of activists opposed to GM crops said Jan. 6. In October, India granted environmental clearance for indigenously developed GM mustard seeds, paving the way for the commercial use of its first GM […] Read more
China approves GM varieties
(Reuters) — China has approved the importation of eight genetically modified crops. Bayer’s glyphosate-resistant alfalfa, J101, was first submitted for approval in July 2011, when it was owned by Monsanto. Its J163 alfalfa, also approved, was submitted more than 10 years ago. China has also approved a Corteva Agriscience glyphosate-resistant canola, DP73496, first developed by […] Read more
India moves ahead with GM mustard field trials
It’s uncertain how commercialization of the crop in India would affect global markets if it eventually receives approval
India is well on its way to commercializing a genetically modified line of mustard, which could have implications for Canada’s growers. In October 2022, the country’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approved the environmental release of DMH-11, a mustard hybrid developed by the University of Delhi that is resistant to insect damage. The Indian Council of […] Read more
India set to approve GM mustard
India is well on its way to commercializing a genetically modified line of mustard, which could have implications for Canada’s growers. In October 2022, the country’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approved the environmental release of DMH-11, a mustard hybrid developed by the University of Delhi that is resistant to insect damage. The Indian Council of […] Read more
Mexico says it aims for agreement with U.S. on GM corn in January
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico and the United States aim to reach an agreement in January over a pending Mexican ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn, the Mexican foreign ministry said on Friday after officials from the two countries held talks in Washington. In a statement, the ministry said talks would continue in the meantime as the […] Read more
