Bolivia confirms the use and application of biotechnology

Published 2024년 9월 29일

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The Minister of Rural Development and Lands, Juan Yamil Flores, announced the decision by President Luis Arce to use biotechnology in agriculture, initially for soybean production in the next summer campaign. The use of the genetically modified Intacta soybean seed (RR+Bt) will help manage weeds and pests, leading to increased productivity. This move is aimed at ensuring soybean production for animal feed, which will in turn support the production of meat, eggs, and other products, helping to stabilize prices and avoid issues in the family basket. An additional million tons of soybeans is expected to be produced using improved seeds for the industrialization of the country, particularly for biodiesel production.

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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 ...

Source: Agromeat