Argentina: The government justified the release of transgenic wheat

Published 2022년 7월 9일

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Argentina's Minister of Agriculture, Julián Domínguez, has approved the release of drought-resistant wheat, developed by Bioceres in collaboration with Universidad del Litoral and Conicet. This variety, HB4, is resistant to stem rust and is expected to improve the performance of wheat in areas with lower yields. However, this decision has sparked concerns among wheat exporters, as the majority of markets do not accept transgenic wheat. The release of this wheat variety reflects Argentina's commitment to agricultural biotechnology and its belief that it can help mitigate the impacts of climate change through both infrastructure and technological advancements. The Minister's assertion has drawn attention to the need for technological innovation within the agricultural sector and the potential risks associated with transgenic wheat in export markets.

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The Minister of Agriculture, Julián Domínguez, defended the release of drought-resistant wheat that was made official today in the Official Gazette. It was at the "A Todo Trigo" event, the event that brings together all the links in the cereal chain. "Of course we take care of the markets, we are not crazy!" the official emphasized during the congress that takes place in Mar del Plata until Friday. "The world needs food, Brazil approved it for flour, Australia approved it, New Zealand, Asian countries are accelerating the protocols. It was like giving up our scientific sovereignty by not approving the commercialization of wheat," he added. Domínguez maintained that he is convinced that climate change is here to stay. And for the official there are two ways to respond to this problem: mitigation through infrastructure works, such as the Salado River Master Plan, and biotechnology. "I am convinced that the business scene in Argentina is driven by technology, by knowledge," he said. ...

Source: Clarin