Brazil lifts ban on GM soya
BRAZIL has approved commercial production of genetically modified (GM) soyabeans produced by Monsanto after a fierce debate in the government.
Novartis and AgrEvo are also testing a number of products in the country, including GM rice, maize and cotton.
They are yet to obtain government approval for commercial production..
- Gene crops will be forced on UK, FWi, 10 May, 1999
- Supermarkets to ban GM-fed meat?, FWi, 22 March, 1999
- Financial Times 19/05/99 page 6
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