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.

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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

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