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Modelling Possible Impacts of GM Crops on Australian Trade, Productivity. (2002)

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:	Asia, Australia / NZ, Europe, and North America
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.

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