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- China's pilot projects on industrialization of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybeans have shown promising results in terms of increased production and reduced costs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) said on Tuesday.
Jan 6, 2024 · China has approved 36 genetically modified (GM) corn varieties and 10 GM soybean varieties for commercial production, marking a significant step towards the commercialization of GM food crops.
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Authorities have approved 51 genetically modified corn and soybean varieties for commercial production in China after a three-year trial of planting such crops in selected regions across the country.
Oct 18, 2023 · corn and soybean seed varieties for planting, in a breakthrough move that could eventually. Large-scale marketing of GM crops would support the government’s drive for food self-sufficiency and security, a top priority for President Xi Jinping.
Jan 18, 2024 · BEIJING, Jan 18 (Reuters) - China on Thursday approved additional varieties of genetically modified soybeans and corn for import and production while expanding their planting areas...
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China is expanding its commercial trial plantings of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybeans as it moves to wider adoption of GM crops to increase production and reduce costs, despite reported skepticism from citizens tied to concern about perceived health risks.
Mar 31, 2024 · GM soybeans, corn, cotton and papaya have been approved to be grown for commercial purposes in China, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, which oversees the...
Oct 18, 2023 · Bloomberg reports that large-scale marketing of GM crops would support the government’s drive for food self-sufficiency and security, a top priority for President Xi Jinping. A national committee set up by the agriculture ministry has approved 37 GM corn seed and 14 soybean seed varieties.
