AreaArgentina
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommoditySoybeans
Date01/11/2017
Policy CategoryOther
Policy InstrumentGMO policy
DescriptionApproved the cultivation of a genetically modified (GM) soybean variety resistant to herbicides other than glyphosate.
NotesArgentinas 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.