2013-06-06 | permalink

Slow take-up of GM canola in Victoria (Australia)

An agribusiness in western Victoria is selling genetically modified canola seed for half price because demand is limited. Across Australia, 8 per cent of canola plantings are GM varieties. Elders agronomist Jamie Ball says farmers are reluctant to sow GM canola because they’re concerned it will increase the number of herbicide resistant weeds on their farms.

• Australian Broadcasting Service, Australia (ABS): Slow take-up of GM canola