Brazil lifts ban on GM soya

19 May 1999

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..

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• Financial Times 19/05/99 page 6