AreaTürkiye

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommoditySoybeans

Date01/01/2021

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentSeed & GMO policies

DescriptionReapproved three GM soy events and authorized three new GM soybean varieties for feed use.

NotesTURKEY – GMO permits: The Government cancelled the approvals of three GM soybean varieties that expired in January 2021, while reapproving three GM soy events. In addition, three new GM soybean varieties were approved for feed use. According to trade sources, the new authorizations open the doors for increased imports from the United States.