Bolivia confirms the use and application of biotechnology

The Minister of Rural Development and Lands, Juan Yamil Flores, reported that President Luis Arce and his cabinet decided to apply biotechnology in agriculture, initially for the production of soybeans in the next summer campaign. The State authority affirmed that this use has the objective of guaranteeing by-products for animal feed, and with it also the production of meat, eggs and other products for the family basket. “Biotechnology is going, that is a decision already made by President Lucho (Luis Arce) and the cabinet, because we have worked responsibly with producers and businessmen. Biotechnology is going and will be applied especially in the Intacta event, which is practically in the next campaign, it is what the producers have requested,” Flores reported. Seed The Intacta soybean seed (RR+Bt) is a genetically modified variety that allows for more efficient management of weeds and pests, which leads to greater productivity in agriculture. Flores stressed that the use of ...