State Government approves small scale commercial GM canola trials
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Agriculture and Food. Media Release
"The State Government approved limited commercial-size trials for genetically modified canola to go ahead in Western Australia. Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said the announcement will allow trial crops to be planted in 2009 and involve about 20 farmers and approximately 1,000 hectares. “This decision is a prudent and responsible one - to proceed in a cautious manner by allowing research to continue into the use of GM technology. I firmly believe the role of any Government is to ensure farmers have the choice and the tools to expand their businesses and grow their profitability,” Mr Redman said."