Area
Argentina
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Soybeans
Date
01/11/2017
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
GMO policy
Description
Approved the cultivation of a genetically modified (GM) soybean variety resistant to herbicides other than glyphosate.
Notes
Argentinas Agricultural Ministry has approved the use of genetically modified soybean seed SYN-000H2-5. The new variety is resistant to herbicides other than glyphosate a key trait, considering growing resistance of weeds against glyphosate.