Economic report signals end for GM barriers

Colin Bettles
Updated October 25 2018 - 12:52pm, first published June 6 2016 - 12:30am
CropLife Australia CEO Matthew Cossey calling for the removal of State based restrictions on plant biotechnology.
CropLife Australia CEO Matthew Cossey calling for the removal of State based restrictions on plant biotechnology.

RESULTS of a new economic report, showing Genetically Modified crops have increased farmer incomes by $1.37 billion in Australia since 1996 while drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reinforces why unnecessary State-based moratoria should end, supporters say.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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