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Bayer to get green light for GE canola
(Tuesday, July 22, 2003 -- CropChoice news) -- Kerry-Anne Walsh, The Sun-Herald, 07/20/03 via Agnet:
A decision to allow the commercial growing of a genetically engineered crop
is expected to be announced by an Australian Federal Government body this
week.
The story says that government insiders predict that the Office of Gene
Technology Regulator (OGTR) will grant chemical giant Bayer a licence to
plant GE canola, despite deep divisions within the agricultural community
over its safety.
If the OGTR does give the go-ahead, the canola would be the first
genetically modified food crop grown for commercial purposes in Australia.
GM cotton is already grown in Queensland and NSW.
The expected decision could be out of step with deep caution among state
governments on the controversial issue.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/07/19/1058545628968.html
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