Modelling Possible Impacts of GM Crops on Australian Trade, Productivity.
Stone S. Stone S, Matysek A, and Dolling A (2002). Productivity Commission, Commonwealth of Australia, Staff Paper.
This paper is relevant to the Agronomic, Safety & Health Impact, and Socio-Economic categories in the following areas:
| Crops: | Maize, Cotton, Soybean, and Oilseed Rape |
| Traits: | Insect Resistance, and Herbicide Tolerance |
| Countries: | More than 10 Countries |
| Regions: | North America, Europe, Australia / NZ, and Asia |
| ImpactAreas: | Agronomic, Safety & Health, and Socio-Economic |
Abstract or Summary:
Paper that reviews impact of adoption of biotech crops on productivity and trade of commodities with Australia
- Benefits summarised include changes in farm yields and costs of production
- Lists field trial/environmental release approvals in 2002 in Australia
- Contains history of consumer attitude surveys around the world (1993-2001)
- Summarises national regulatory regimes in Australia/New Zealand, European Union, North America, Japan, Korea and China
Paper is copyright Commonwealth of Australia reproduced by permission.
Download Modelling Possible Impacts of GM Crops on Australian Trade, Productivity.
CropLife International fully acknowledges the source and authors of the publication as detailed above.
Related Papers
- Managing genetically modified crops in Australia - GM crops, segregation and liability in Australian agricultureACIL Tasman Pty Ltd2005
- Natural variation in crop composition and the impact of transgenesisHarrigan GG et al2010
- Genetically Modified Food and International Trade - The Case of India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the PhilippinesGruère G, Bouët A, Mevel S2007
- Agricultural Biotechnology: Potential for use in developing countries.Abdalla A, Berry P, Connell P, Tran Q T, Buetre B2003
- GM Crops in Emerging Economies: impact on Australian AgricultureNossal K, Abdalla A, Curtotti R, Tran QT, Brown A2008
