Reading Time: 2 minutes China has approved the safety of gene-edited wheat for the first time as Beijing cautiously moves forward with commercial growing of genetically modified food crops.
China approves first gene-edited wheat in step to open up GM tech to food crops
Mexico delays glyphosate ban as substitute sought
Ban part of controversial plan to reduce reliance on GMO corn for human consumption
Reading Time: 2 minutes Mexico said it would delay a ban on the use of the herbicide glyphosate after it was unable to identify a substitute, rolling back a commitment that is part of a larger plan to reduce consumption of genetically-modified corn.
China expands list of GM soybean, corn variety approvals
Reading Time: < 1 minute China has approved 27 genetically modified corn seed varieties and 3 GM soybean varieties, expanding its list of approvals as it aims to increase the development and planting of high-yielding crops.
China’s embrace of GMO crops gains momentum with new import, planting approvals
GMO corn, soybeans, cotton recently approved for domestic production in China
Reading Time: 2 minutes China on Thursday approved additional varieties of genetically modified soybeans and corn for import and production while expanding their planting areas nationwide, as part of a drive to improve food security and reduce imports.
China approves seed firms for GMO corn and soybeans
The world's biggest buyer of soybeans and corn wants to reduce its reliance on imports
Reading Time: 2 minutes China has approved a first batch of seed companies to breed and sell genetically modified corn and soybean seeds, paving the way for commercial planting of GMO grains in a move that could cut its reliance on imports from the U.S. and Brazil.
Mexican president moves to prioritize domestic corn for tortillas
Mexico is embroiled in a dispute with the U.S. over decree to limit use of GM corn
Reading Time: 2 minutes Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico’s president announced on Monday he will sign an agreement this week with makers of the country’s food staple tortillas that ensures they only use non-genetically modified (GM) white corn while also setting new tariffs on imports of the grain. Tariffs on white corn imports from countries that do not […] Read more
After growing GM corn for decades, some U.S. farmers open to Mexican restrictions
Biden administration seeks to challenge ban
Reading Time: 3 minutes Chicago | Reuters — Mexico has found unexpected allies as it tries to limit imports of genetically modified (GM) corn: some U.S. farmers who grow the crops. Farmers have for decades planted GM corn, which protects against insects and herbicides, with seeds sold by companies such as Bayer, Corteva and ChemChina’s Syngenta. But as believers […] Read more
Canada reported seeking formal talks with Mexico on GMO rule
U.S. already seeking similar talks
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ottawa | Reuters — Canada has asked for formal consultations with Mexico over its restrictions on genetically modified (GM) agricultural imports under the North American free-trade agreement, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Canada requested the talks on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg, a day after the U.S. requested formal trade consultations […] Read more
U.S. demands formal trade talks with Mexico over GMO corn dispute
U.S. says new rules a breach of CUSMA
Reading Time: 3 minutes Chicago/Washington | Reuters — The United States requested formal trade consultations with Mexico on Monday over U.S. objections to its southern neighbour’s plans to limit imports of genetically modified corn and other agricultural biotechnology products. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office announced the request for technical talks after months of informal discussions with Mexican officials over […] Read more
Mexico opens door for GM corn in feed, industrial uses
U.S. 'disappointed' in Mexico's new decree
Reading Time: 2 minutes Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico on Monday scrapped a deadline to ban genetically modified corn for animal feed and industrial use amid trade tensions with the United States — but retained plans to prohibit use of the GM grain for human consumption, as well as the herbicide glyphosate. The move, approved in a government […] Read more
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